Subject: President Obama to Deliver Remarks at Howard University Commencement
From: White House Press Office<[email-masked]>
To: <[email-masked]>
Date: Wed, 4 May 2016 11:55:52 -0500

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

May 4, 2016

*President Obama to Deliver Remarks at Howard University **Commencement*

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WASHINGTON, DC  On Saturday,May 7, 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. 

This event is pooled for TV, and open to limited pre-credentialed still photographers and correspondents. All names submitted for credentials must be accurate and reflect the identification media presents at checkpoints for entrance. Space is limited, and RSVPs do not guarantee access. You will receive a confirmation e-mail if you will receive a credential to cover the event. 

The Presidents remarks will be streamed live at: www.whitehouse.gov/live [ http://www.whitehouse.gov/live ].

Correspondents and still photographers who wish to cover*the Presidents remarks on Saturday, May 7*must RSVP via the following link by no later than tomorrow, Thursday, May 5 at 10:00AM EDT: https://www.whitehouse.gov/webform/media-rsvp-president-obama-deliver-remarks-howard-university-commencement 

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

SATURDAY, May 7, 2016

"All times are Eastern Daylight Time."

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*_Remarks by President Obama at Howard University Commencement_*

Howard University

Upper Quad

2400 Sixth Street NW

Washington, DC 20059

*Media Coverage:*This event is POOLED for TV and open to limited pre-credentialed still photographers and correspondents.*Requests for TV cameras cannot be accommodated.*

*Estimated Time of Remarks:*10:45AM

*Media Entrance:*Howard University School of Business building located at the corner of 6thand Fairmont St NW.

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*Media Pre-set:*11:00 PM to 12:00 AM on Friday May 6 (Media pre-set is encouraged for those with large amounts of gear. Media will not have access to their equipment during security sweeps Saturday May 7 from 12:00 AM  7:30 AM.)

*No Access to Equipment:*12:00 AM to 7:30 AM

*Media Access Time:*7:30 AM to 8:30 AM (Late arrivals will not be accommodated.)

*Final Media Access:*8:30 AM

*General Media Parking:*Limited media parking is available on a first-come, first served basis at Howard Center Parking Lot, located at the intersection of Barry Place and 8thStreet NW.

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*NOTE:*Limited power and workspace will be available. Wireless Internet will be available.

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*:

Tabitha Bennett,[email-masked], 202-570-0474

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