Subject: WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 AND SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2016
From: White House Press Office<[email-masked]>
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Date: Fri, 6 May 2016 16:56:42 -0500

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 6, 2016

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*WEEKEND GUIDANCE AND PRESS SCHEDULE FOR*

*SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 AND SUNDAY, MAY 8, 2016*

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On Saturday, the President will deliver the commencement address to the 2016 graduating class of Howard University in Washington, D.C. As one of the nations top Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Howard University is recognized for its rigorous education and legacy of building lasting bridges of opportunity for young people. The Presidents remarks are open press. 

On Sunday, the President has no public events scheduled.

*_Saturdays In-Town Travel Pool_*

Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP

TV Corr & Crew: FOX

Print: Daily Beast 

Radio: VOA

*_Sundays In-Town Travel Pool_*

Wires: AP, Reuters, Bloomberg
Wire Photos: AP, Reuters, AFP

TV Corr & Crew: NBC 

Print: Dallas Morning News 

Radio: WW1

*_Saturday, May 7, 2016_*

*_EDT_*

*9:15AM In-Town Pool Call Time*

*10:45AM THE PRESIDENT delivers the commencement address at Howard University *

"Howard University, Washington, D.C. "

"Open to Pre-Credentialed Media (In-Town Travel Pool Gather Time 9:40AM  North Doors of the Palm Room)"

*_Sunday, May 8, 2016_*

*_EDT_*

*10:30AM  In-Town Pool Call Time*

*_Schedule for the Week of May 9, 2016_*

On Monday, the President will attend meetings at the White House. 

On Tuesday, the President will welcome the NCAA Champion UConn Huskies womens basketball team to honor the team and their 2016 NCAA Championship.

On Wednesday and Thursday, the President will attend meetings at the White House. 

On Friday, the President will host the President of Finland and the Prime Ministers of Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Iceland at the White House for a U.S.-Nordic Leaders Summit. This event follows the convening of Nordic leaders during the Presidents trip to Sweden in September 2013. This summit will deepen U.S.-Nordic cooperation while highlighting Americas continued commitment to European security, trans-Atlantic trade and the promotion of common democratic values. 

In the evening, the President and the First Lady will host the Nordic leaders for a State Dinner.

On Sunday, the President will travel to Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus to address 2016 graduates at Rutgers Universitys 250th Anniversary commencement ceremony. Rutgers University is one of the oldest universities in the country with a long and distinguished history of advancing research and preparing students with the skills they need to succeed in the new economy. Further details regarding the Presidents travel to New Jersey will be available in the coming days.

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