How to see Hillary Clinton speak Monday at Syracuse University

J. Scott Applewhite / APSecretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton calls North Korea's agreement to suspend nuclear activities and accept a moratorium on testing "a modest step" in the right direction, as she testifies in February before the House State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs subcommittee on Capitol Hill.

Washington -- Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clintons foreign policy talk at Syracuse University will be open to the public Monday, with no tickets or reservations required.

SU officials said today that seats in Hendricks Chapel will be available free, on a first-come basis, with the doors opening at 9:45 a.m. The chapel can hold about 1,100 people.

Those attending Clintons policy conversation, America and the World, must be seated by 11:15 a.m., when the doors will be closed, according to SU organizers.

Clintons discussion will begin at noon with James Steinberg, dean of SUs Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Steinberg is Clintons former top deputy at the State Department. He was appointed to the Maxwell School post in July 2011.

SU officials are advising students, faculty and the general public to avoid carrying bookpacks or large bags to the Clinton event. Those who do will be subject to additional security screenings. Pay parking for visitors to campus is available at SU's garage on Irving Avenue, across from the Carrier Dome.

Clinton, the former New York senator from 2001 to 2009, is expected to end her policy discussion by taking some questions from students. The questions will be submitted in advance of her appea! rance.

Contact Washington correspondent Mark Weiner at mweiner@syracuse.com of 571-970-3751.