President Obama @ RU Commencement (merged)

[RUinPinehurst]

Beginning 12:55 pm today, CSPAN to cover President Obama's speech at Rutgers graduation.

 

[jonS]

Thank you for posting this.

 

[Knight Shift]

A historic moment, in a historic year with a historic President of the United States. A great day for Rutgers.

 

[rurichdog]

I was wondering if Air Force One was landing at Joint Base MDL and then shuttling the President over, or if they'll go straight from wherever he is now over to New Brunswick via Marine One. With the air show at the base it's probably not be feasible, but they don't exactly release the President's itinerary in this "most free world ever". I live semi-close to the base & would've gotten a kick out of seeing AF1 flying overhead.

 

[RUtix4me]

Obama's public schedule for today....leaves 15 minutes before...sheesh i guess he doesn't have to wait on TSA lines...hahaha



Sunday, May 15, 2016
EDT

9:30AM In-Town Pool Call Time

10:15AM THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route Joint Base Andrews

South Lawn

Open Press (Final Gather 9:55AM – North Doors of the Palm Room)

10:30AM THE PRESIDENT departs Joint Base Andrews en route Newark, New Jersey

Out-of-Town Travel Pool Coverage (Call Time 9:00AM – Virginia Gate, Joint Base Andrews)

11:25AM THE PRESIDENT arrives Newark, New Jersey

Newark International Airport

Open to Pre-Credentialed Media

12:50PM THE PRESIDENT delivers the Rutgers University commencement address

High Point Solutions Stadium, Piscataway Township, New Jersey

Open to Pre-Credentialed Media

2:40PM THE PRESIDENT departs Newark, New Jersey en route Washington, DC

Newark International Airport

Open to Pre-Credentialed Media

3:35PM THE PRESIDENT arrives Joint Base Andrews
Open to Pre-Credentialed Media

__________________________________________________________________________

Putting politics aside for the day and welcoming our current president, nothing more, nothing less.

 

[RUinCANADA]

Get rid of the Political discussion or take it to the CE board.

 

[RUinBoston]

Beginning 12:55 pm today, CSPAN to cover President Obama's speech at Rutgers graduation.

Being streamed by BTN as well http://btn.com/2016/05/12/btn-to-televise-president-obamas-commencement-address-at-rutgers/

 

[RUtix4me]

 

[RUtix4me]

Stadium is looks great

 

[RUtix4me]

 

[rurichdog]

Is DJ Yoshii warming up the crowd?

 

[Knight Shift]

Stadium is looks great

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Student section empty as usual. :rolleyes:

 

[RU62]

Stadium looks great. Now maybe we can use the same set up for a Bruce concert gor the benefit of Rutgers Athletics. Been trying to promote and get this done for years. Now that we see how the stadium can be set up with seats on the field etc this could become a real possibility.

 

[rurichdog]

Is it a Blackout game? The crowd isn't wearing red.

 

[Raritan83]

Just saw AF1 flying over Essex county so get ready for the gridlock

 

[e5fdny]

Does he use our podium or his?

 

[RUinPinehurst]

Does he use our podium or his?

BYOP

 

[DJ Spanky]

I hope they're gonna be able to get people to come in from their tailgates.

Just saw AF1 flying over Essex county so get ready for the gridlock

Did they schedule a flyover for the stadium?

 

[beaced]

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There should be EXCLAMATION ! marks after RUTGERS and after YEARS on the sign.(PRINTED NOW,AS IF WE DON'T MEAN IT. TOO CASUAL)

 

[rurichdog]

I hope they're gonna be able to get people to come in from their tailgates.

Did they schedule a flyover for the stadium?

It's been hinted on here that a V-22 Osprey flyover is planned

 

[beaced]

Stadium looks great. Now maybe we can use the same set up for a Bruce concert gor the benefit of Rutgers Athletics. Been trying to promote and get this done for years. Now that we see how the stadium can be set up with seats on the field etc this could become a real possibility.

LENNY BRUCE? That WOULD be a great concert.

 

[RUtix4me]

Let's hope the students finally get the R U chant right. I will be disappointed if the stadium does not break out into a few of those.

 

[RU#1fan]

Beginning 12:55 pm today, CSPAN to cover President Obama's speech at Rutgers graduation.

Thanks...just saw it on their Line up.

 

[RU62]

Yes Beaced...Lenny Bruce. Really now get serious. Springsteen of course.

 

[Extra Point]

I saw two jets that appeared to be flying out of Newark. Both of them had the American flag painted on the tail.

 

[Extra Point]

Is this Air Force one?

 

[RUinBoston]

Is this Air Force one?

If so then I'm the president

 

[RUfromNJ]

Is this Air Force one?

Looks like American Airlines

 

[Extra Point]

Looks like American Airlines

Oh. What a disappointment for me, I thought I got a picture of a fly over.

 

[RUSK97]

Why couldn't they use the Brown recruiting lounge deck for POTUS? You could seat a lot more people that way.

 

[RobotHunter]

Would be nice to see the flags of the other BIG schools flying in the wind today around the top of the south end zone. Any plan for this to happen?

 

[Abro1975]

Funny comments about the Grease Trucks, Fat Sandwichs, first football games, Olde Queens Tavern !lol, busing between campuses. Someone prepared him well. lol

 

[Knight Shift]

Pres. Obama hitting it out of the stadium. Great job.

 

[RUforester72]

A great recruiting experience!

 

[scarlet letter]

Pres. Obama hitting it out of the stadium. Great job.

Fantastic speech!

 

[Terry_2426]

Would be nice to see the flags of the other BIG schools flying in the wind today around the top of the south end zone. Any plan for this to happen?

Not sure if there are specific plans in place, but this was brought up at the last fan advisory board meeting. It's done at the RAC, can't see why it can't be done at HPSS

 

[LevaosLectures]

Terrible job.

 

[Knight Shift]

Pres. Obama hitting it out of the stadium. Great job.

Well, now he is fumbling it. Wish he would not have gotten on a campaign speech.

 

[scarlet letter]

Terrible job.

Barchi did.

 

[RUtix4me]

Well, now he is fumbling it. Wish he would not have gotten on a campaign speech.

Agreed a bit is ok, but this is a a campaign speech against Trump.