Mark Sterner’s life changed drastically when he killed three of his best friends in a drunken driving accident during spring break 1994.
After serving two years behind bars on felony convictions, he decided to join Campus Speak, an organization that provides campus speakers and presentations.
Since then, he has spoken to more than 300,000 high school and college students. Sterner will speak in McArthur Court on Wednesday to share his message with University students.
The event is being organized through the Greek Life office and is open to the public. Jackie Reed, chairwoman of Greeks Advocating the Mature Management of Alcohol, said the event is in response to campuswide concern.
“In light of the recent decision to make greek houses go dry, drunk driving is becoming more of a question,” she said.
University President Dave Frohnmayer is expected to make a final decision in May about a proposal to prohibit University-affiliated fraternity and sorority houses from having alcohol on the premises.
Chi Omega junior Ashley Keels heard Sterner speak in early April.
“The presentation is centered around the video of Mark and his friends during their last night on spring break,” Keels said. “The video made me realize how many stupid decisions people make and how they can affect our lives.”
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the event starts at 7 p.m.