Vice President Joe Biden at Drake University
Date and time
Location
Old Main
Sheslow Auditorum 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, IA 50311Description
Drake University Student* Ticketing Information
On Thursday, February 12 from 11:00am-12:00 pm, Vice President Joe Biden will be speaking to the Drake University community in Sheslow Auditorium.
Doors will open for the event at 9:30 am and will close at 10:45 am. Attendees will need to go through airport-like security outside before entering the building.
Please read the ticketing process information carefully and be mindful of the security requirements for attendees.
All tickets are free and you must have a ticket to attend. All ticket-holders must show their Drake-authorized ID with their ticket in order to be admitted to the event.
Ticketing for Drake University students opens at 8:30 pm on Monday, February 9.
- Only students will be eligible for ticketing for the first 24 hours.
- Each student may request one ticket.
- Ticketing will remain open until Wednesday February 11 at 5:00pm.
- Students MUST request a ticket through this system.
Important Security Information
- All attendees will go through airport-like security outside before entering the building. Attendees should bring as few personal items as possible. No bags, brief cases, sharp objects, umbrellas, liquids, or signs will be allowed in the venue. Small cameras are permitted (no extended lenses). Cell phones are permitted but must be on silent.
- Ticket does not guarantee admission. Please arrive early as seats will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.
- No food or drink allowed.
- At 10:30 am on Thursday, February 12, if seats are available individuals with a Drake-authorized ID may be given a day-of ticket on a first-come-first-served basis.
*Ticketing for Drake faculty and staff will open at 8:30 pm on Tuesday, February 10.
FAQs
Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?
All ticket-holders must show their Drake-authorized ID with their ticket in order to be admitted to the event.
What can/can't I bring to the event?
All attendees will go through airport-like security outside before entering the building. Attendees should bring as few personal items as possible. No bags, brief cases, sharp objects, umbrellas, liquids, or signs will be allowed in the venue. Small cameras are permitted (no extended lenses). Cell phones are permitted but must be on silent.
Is my registration/ticket transferrable?
No.
The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay?
No.
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