Michelle Obama's vacation days are coming to an end, becauses she's set to make her first public appearance since leaving the White House.
On May 5 the former first lady will attend a College Signing Day event at The Public Theater in New York City to celebrate high school students pursuing higher education.
Hundreds, including a gang of celebrities, are expected to attend, but those who aren’t going can still participate in the occasion. Here’s what you need to know:
Tell me more about the event.
Obama is saluting students enrolling in a four-year university, community college or professional training program. And she won’t be the only one. More 1,000 other events will be taking place across the country.
When is it?
It will be held Friday, May 5, 2017 at The Public Theater in NYC. The time has not been announced yet.
How can I watch?
MTV will host and livestream the event on its site. It will also be available for viewing on the network's Facebook page.
Who else will be there?
Andy Cohen, Billy Eichner, former congresswoman Gabby Giffords, iJustine, Keri Russell, Matthew Rhys, Michael B. Jordan, Neil Patrick Harris, Nick Cannon, Questlove and Zoe Kravitz are expected to appear. More than 200 NYC high schoolers will also be there.
How else can I participate?
Organizers are encouraging viewers to use the hashtag #CollegeSigningDay and to post a selfie of themselves in their college gear.
Check out the video announcement below for more information.
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