· Event Time: The Presidential Forum on Service is expected to begin at approximately 4 p.m. Those individuals with tickets to the event should plan to arrive at Rudder Auditorium at 1 p.m. The doors will close at 3:15 p.m. – no exceptions will be made for ticketholders who have not been cleared by security by this time.
· Road closures: The area around the University Center Complex is expected to be congested throughout the day on Friday, particularly in the afternoon. From 3-6 p.m., specifically, entrance to the campus core from Lewis, Throckmorton, Coke and Houston streets will be restricted. For specific information on road closures, please visit the Transportation Services website at transport.tamu.edu. Transportation officials advise individuals to allocate extra time when leaving the campus on Friday.

· Parking closures: Lots 19 and 21 will be closed on Friday. Individuals who regularly park in these lots should use the University Center Garage on Friday only.

•Campus Visitors: Spence Park, located south of the University Center Garage between Houston and Throckmorton streets on the main campus, has been made available as a gathering point for non-ticketed individuals and groups coming to campus for the event. For specific requests, please email [masked]. Portable restroom facilities will be available in Spence Park, and campus dining locations can be found at: diningservices.tamu.edu. · Visitor Parking: Visitors coming to campus without a ticket to the event should park in any of the lots surrounding Reed Arena and use the underground pedestrian passageway from West Campus. Bus parking has been designated for lot 100E in the southwest corner of Reed Arena. Disabled parking with a valid permit will be available in the University Center Garage. For parking maps, please visit the Transportation Services website at transport.tamu.edu.

· Tickets: Attendance for the Presidential Forum on Service is by invitation only. Invitees to the event have been contacted directly with information on ticketing procedures and other event logistics. Approximately 600 invitations have been extended to Texas A&M students, faculty and staff.