Energy Secretary Steven Chu and Former Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to Hold Conference Call with Students from College and University Energy Clubs Across the Country

THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Office of Public Affairs

News Media Contact: (202) 586-4940

WASHINGTON, DC – On Earth Day, April 22, U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger will participate in a conference call hosted by the White House Office of Public Engagement with students from college and university energy clubs across the country.  The Secretary and Governor will ask these youth leaders to continue their hard work raising awareness among other students on energy issues and encouraging their schools and communities to support the science and innovation that will help the US to win the future.  They will also take questions from students on the call.

WHO:            U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu

Former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger

Director of the White House Office of Public Engagement Jon Carson

WHEN:         Friday, April 22, 2011 2:00 P.M. Eastern

WHAT:         Conference Call with Energy Club Student Members Across the Country

Media interested in listening to the conference call should contact Tiffany Edwards at tiffany.edwards@hq.doe.gov or (202) 586-4940.  Please note that members of the media are invited to participate in a listen-only mode so that students have the opportunity to ask questions.