Early arrival required for Roberts lecture

People with tickets for the Vickers Lecture with Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts tonight must be in their seats by 5:45 p.m.

The lecture begins at 6 p.m. at the Lied Center, but, for security reasons, the doors will be closed before his talk. Guests are advised to leave all large bags or packages in their vehicles. Any bags brought into the Lied Center will be subject to search.

Free tickets for the lecture were all given out within an hour of becoming available, but overflow seating is available in the 999-seat Room 120 Budig Hall. The lecture will be video-simulcast there.

Seating in Budig is first come, first served.