President Obama Coming To Rutgers Monday

President Barack Obama will deliver an address Monday at Rutgers University in Newark.

The speech is part of a series of events planned to highlight the re-entry process of formerly-incarcerated individuals who are working to put their lives back on track and earn their second chance, according to an announcement from Rutgers University.

While in Newark, the President will visit a residential facility, Integrity House, and convene a roundtable discussion at Rutgers University – Newark, Center for Law & Justice, where he will also deliver an address.

Classes at the Center for Law and Justice will be cancelled for the day and evening on Monday, university officials said. Classes elsewhere will be conducted as scheduled and all administrative offices at Rutgers University – Newark will remain open and operational.

“It is a rare privilege for us to share in such a moment. Thank you, in advance, for your enthusiasm in welcoming our President,” said Nancy Cantor, Chancellor.

Officials strongly recommend people use public transportation to get to Rutgers University - Newark on Monday.

The following parking and road restrictions will be in place during the president’s Monday visit:

There will be no access to Rutgers Parking Deck 1, the CLJ lot, and lot 502 on Bleeker Street. The following streets will be closed and parking on them prohibited from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday: Warren Street between Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (MLK) Boulevard and Washington Street; University Avenue between Warren Street and Central Avenue; Washington Street between Warren and Central; Linden Street; New Street between Washington and Halsey Streets; Bleeker Street between MLK Boulevard and Halsey Street. (The Bradley, Hill, and Smith Hall lots and Parking Deck 2 will still be available. Student Parking Deck 2, with its entrance on Washington Street, will be open and faculty/staff can park there for the day.)