Details on Ticket for Obama Event at KU in Lawrence Thursday January 19, 2015

President Obama will speak on the campus of KU Thursday at 11am.
The speech will be a follow up to his State if the Union Speech Tuesday night.
Obama was scheduled to visit the KU campus in2013, but the trip was canceled at the last minute.
Here is the White House news release on obtaining tickets for the event:
“President Obama’s remarks at University of Kansas are free and open to the public. Tickets are required and will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. Tickets will be limited to one ticket per person. Due to limited space, the White House will only be able to distribute a limited number of tickets.

KU Student, Faculty, and Staff Tickets:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Beginning at 9:00 AM
SUA Box Office, Kansas Union (Level 4)
1301 Jayhawk Blvd,
Lawrence, KS 66045
Valid KU ID must be presented to receive ticket.

Public Tickets:
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Beginning at 5:00 PM
Douglas County Fairgrounds- Dreher 4-H Building
2110 Harper St, Lawrence, KS 66046
(Entrance is located east of the extension offices)

Event Day Logistics for Ticketed Members of the Public:

Public Entry:
Anschutz Sports Pavilion
1575 Irving Hill Rd,
Lawrence, KS 66045

Doors Open: 8:30 AM on Thursday, January 22, 2015

Parking and Shuttling: Parking is not available in the lots around Anschutz Sports Pavilion, except for a limited number of handicapped spots. Guests should park in Lots 301 and 302, which are accessible via Crestline Drive and 23rd Street. From those lots, shuttles will be provided to Anschutz Sports Pavilion.

Tickets are required for entry. Tickets are not for sale or re-sale. For security reasons, please do not bring bags and limit personal items. No signs or banners are permitted. All attendees will go through airport-like security. No overnight camping will be allowed on the premises at any time leading up to this event”