Although Al Gore may be getting the spotlight at Arizona State University today, his appearance is also drawing attention to a student-led environmental movement on campus.
The student government is hosting Gore's 4 p.m. appearance at ASU Gammage in Tempe, where he will make a presentation on global warming that is featured in the documentary An Inconvenient Truth.
But that is just the flagship program of the student-led Sustainability Awareness Month on the campus. More than 20 programs will be offered during the month.
"It starts with one student," said Terra Ganem, a sophomore majoring in non-profit leadership and management. "They have the power to make decisions. We have set up this month with . . . events to serve as a catalyst for our future environment," added Ganem, chief organizer.
All 3,000 tickets to the Gore event sold out at prices from $5 to $75. Some are being advertised on e-Bay for $300. Media are not allowed at the speech under Gore's contract, and there are no other planned appearances in the Valley, according to his office.
Information on the month of programs: www.sustainabilityandyou.org.
