U of C Media Release:
"Students offered ticket discounts to Al Gore speech
The Calgary Chamber of Commerce and the University of Calgary are bringing former United States vice-president Al Gore to Calgary to speak about the threat of and solutions to global warming.
Gore will speak on his work dispelling the myths and misconceptions surrounding the climate crisis with particular emphasis on his award-winning documentary film An Inconvenient Truth.
“As climate change is now recognised as one of the highest priority issues for Canadians, we (the Chamber of Commerce) are committed to providing a major forum for constructive dialogue surrounding this issue as it directly impacts Calgary’s economy,” says Heather Douglas, Chamber president and CEO.
In addition to providing support for this event, the University of Calgary is ensuring that tickets are available to students at a discounted rate. Some of the proceeds from the event will be used to establish a student award related to environmental sustainability and global climate change at the U of C.
Gore will speak at the Jack Singer Concert Hall, at the EPCOR Centre for the Performing Arts, on Monday, April 23 at 7 p.m. Tickets can only be purchased through Ticketmaster."
