Planning to attend President Obama’s speech at Reynolds Coliseum at noon tomorrow? Here’s some additional information to help you prepare.
Can I still get tickets?
All available tickets have been distributed, but you can watch the president’s speech.
On campus, you can view the speech online via the IPTV system, Wolfbytes online and Wolfbytes Channel 85 on the campus CATV system. The public will be able to view streaming video via the White House website.
Can I take photos or video at the event?
Yes. Camera bags will be searched as part of the security procedures.
Will there be a question and answer session?
Not at this event.
Where can I park? Which roads will be closed? Will I be able to take a Wolfline bus?
Here’s the latest information on parking, traffic and bus service.
What about bringing a laptop or my camera or video bag? The tickets say “no bags.”
You can bring your laptop or camera, but it will increase the time spent on security checks, for you and all those in line with you. The process is similar to airport security screening. Please bring only the essentials to the event.
Responses (16 Comments)
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The original announcement said that the president would be speaking at noon tomorrow. But all I see now is information that Reynolds Coliseum will be open at 9:30 am. At what time will the president speak?
John:
The speech is still scheduled at noon. Reynolds will open at 9:30 a.m. to help with the logistics of getting thousands of people through screening and into their seats in time.
Can you bring a kindle or nook?
The tickets say “no bags”, but the FAQ says “camera bags will be searched”. Which is correct?
My camera bag is a backpack, and normally includes my work laptop. Can I bring the laptop as well as my camera equipment so that I can work while waiting for the speech?
what kind of cameras? will D-SLR (cameras with interchangeable lenses) be allowed or just point-and-shoot cameras?
Can I bring a stack of papers to grade while I wait?
did any of you get a general admission ticket? Are they yellow?
Does having a ticket gaurantee you a seat at Reynolds?
If my friend won’t be able to attend the event, then can I use her ticket?
Since the description only mentioned no signs or banners, can I wear a shirt that promotes the presidents job plan?
if we were not able to get a ticket can we get one tomorrow?
i got a general admission tickets, its yelllow, i dont think that the general admission tickets guarantee you a seat, thats what i heard anyway
Will students be allowed to bring their bookbags with them?
Can we bring a book to read for our class while we wait