Mike Pompeo, U.S. Secretary of State

Additional Security Provisions for September 6 Lecture

All attendees will be required to pass through metal detectors when entering McCain Auditorium, and the clear bag policy used for K-State sporting events will be in effect for this lecture.

Clear Bag Policy

Guests will be able to carry the following style and size bag, package or container into the venue:

  • Bags that are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12."
  • One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
  • Small clutch bags, approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap can be taken into the venue with one of the clear plastic bags.
  • An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, briefcases, backpacks, computer bags, and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.

Bag Check

A bag check will be provided on the west side of McCain Auditorium starting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, September 6, 2019. Lecture attendees who do not have a clear bag are able to leave their bag with the bag check tent. The bag check station will tag the bag and give a claim ticket to the bag owner. Bag owners are able to pick up their bag immediately after the lecture at the bag check tent.

Prohibited Items and Actions

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Noisemakers
  • Food and/or beverages
  • Throwing of any objects
  • Standing in aisles
  • Possession of firearms, explosives (including fireworks) or other weapons
  • Posters and/or signs

Michael R. Pompeo
Landon Lecture
Sept. 6, 2019