Subject: ADVISORY: President Obama to Deliver Remarks at Rutgers University Commencement
From: White House Press Office<[email-masked]>
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Date: Wed, 11 May 2016 16:59:54 -0500

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 11, 2016

*ADVISORY: President Obama to Deliver Remarks at Rutgers University Commencement*

WASHINGTON, DC - On Sunday, May 15, the President will travel to Rutgers University's New Brunswick campus to address 2016 graduates at the 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.

The arrival and departure of Air Force One are open to pre-credentialed media but closed to the public. The Presidents remarks at Rutgers University are open to pre-credentialed media, but space is limited.

Members of the media who wish to cover the arrival and/or departure of Air Force One must RSVP via the following link by 5PM ET, Thursday, May 12: https://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/media-rsvp-air-force-one-arrival-and-departure-newark-new-jersey 

Members of the media who wish to cover the Presidents remarks at Rutgers University must RSVP via the following link by 5PM ET, Thursday, May 12: https://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/media-rsvp-president-obama-deliver-remarks-rutgers-university-commencement 

*MEDIA LOGISTICS BELOW ARE FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY, NOT FOR REPORTING*

*SUNDAY, May 15, 2016*

"All times below are Eastern Daylight Time."

*_Air Force One Arrival and Departure_*

Newark Liberty International Airport

Port Authority Building 1  Conrad Road

Newark, NJ 07114

*Directions*: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to Exit 14 toward Newark Airport.

After the toll plaza, continue straight onto I-78 W. In 1/4 mile, take the Port Newark exit in the left lane toward the North Area. Merge right, following signs for All Airport Traffic.

At the stop sign, bear right onto Brewster Road. Follow Brewster Road for approximately 1/2 mile to the first traffic light (Conrad Road). Turn left onto Conrad Rd. and proceed to media check-in at Building 1.

*Media Coverage*: This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

*Air Force One Estimated Arrival Time*: 11:25 AM

*Air Force One Estimated Departure Time*: 2:40 PM

*General Media Parking*: Limited media parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Building 1 parking lot. Press may also park in the Building 151 parking lot, located across the street from Building 1 at the intersection of Conrad Road and Brewster Road.

*Media Check-in*: Adjacent to the main entrance of Building 1 along the eastern side of the building; directed on-site.

*Live Truck Parking*: Live truck parking will be located adjacent to Building 1. Parking will be directed on-site. All live trucks planning to cover either Air Force One arrival and/or departure must report to the Building 1 parking lot no later than 7:30 AM for pre-set.

*Media Pre-set*: 7:30 AM  8:30 AM (All media with heavy/large equipment and sticks should pre-set equipment on-site. Live trucks MUST park and cable in during this time. Media will not have access to their equipment or live trucks during the security sweeps from 8:30 AM  10:00 AM.)

*No Access to Equipment*: 8:30 AM  10:00 AM

*Media Access Time for Air Force One Arrival*: 10:00 AM  10:30 AM

*Final Access Time for Air Force One Arriva*l: 10:30 AM

*NOTE*: Media may depart the tarmac between the arrival and departure of Air Force One: however, all large equipment needed to cover departure should remain in place. Media who wish to cover the departure should return to Building 1 no later than 1:45 PM. Late arrivals may not be accommodated.

*Cable Run (distance from live truck to media riser)*: 400 feet

*Throw (distance from media riser to Air Force One)*: 170 feet

*NOTE*: The arrival and departure of Air Force One are closed to the public. Wireless internet is not available. Workspace and power are not available.

All names submitted for credentials must be accurate and reflect the identification media presents at checkpoints for entrance. RSVPs do not guarantee access. You will receive a confirmation e-mail if you will receive a credential to cover the event.

*Media Contact for Logistical and Planning Purposes Only*: Stephanie Temaat, [email-masked] 

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*_Rutgers University Commencement 2016_*

High Point Solutions Stadium at Rutgers University - New Brunswick

Busch Campus

1 Scarlet Knight Way

Piscataway, NJ 08854

*Media Coverage*: This event is open to pre-credentialed media.

*Estimated Program Start Time*: 12:20 PM

*Estimated Time of President Obama's remarks*: 12:50 PM

*Media Entrance*: West Stadium Entrance via Sutphen Rd. Directed on-site

*Media Pre-set*: SATURDAY May 14 10:30PM-11:30PM (Live trucks MUST park and cable in during this time. Media will not have access to live trucks or equipment until reentry on Sunday morning.)

*No Access to Equipment*: Saturday, May 14th at 11:30 PM to Sunday, May 15th at 8:00 AM

*Media Access Time*: 8AM to 11AM 

*Final Media Access Time*: 11AM. Late arrivals may not be accommodated. 

*Live Truck Parking*: High Point Solutions Stadium Parking Lot - located on the west side of stadium off Sutphen Rd. Directed on site. All live trucks planning for live coverage inside the stadium MUST park and cable in on Saturday, May 14. If outlets plan to bring live trucks to the Rutgers campus on Sunday but do not need to cable into the stadium for live coverage, please contact Greg Trevor at [email-masked] for more information about parking on campus that day. 

*General Media Parking*: Access to the general media parking location will require a Rutgers University Commencement parking hangtag. Information about hangtag pickup on Friday and Saturday and information about the parking location will be sent with confirmation emails after the deadline to RSVP has passed.

*Cable Run (distance from live truck to riser)*: 550 feet

*Throw (distance from main riser to stage)*: 100 feet

*NOTE*: Limited power and workspace will be available. Wireless Internet will be provided. Due to space and viewing considerations, the head-on riser is pooled for TV. The larger cut riser to the side of the venue is open to all TV. Still photographers can use either riser.

All names submitted for credentials must be accurate and reflect the identification media presents at checkpoints for access. RSVPs do not guarantee access. You will receive a confirmation e-mail if you will receive a credential to cover the event after the deadline to RSVP has passed.

*Media contact for logistical and planning purposes only*: Stephanie Temaat, [email-masked] 

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