Wes Moore, a bestselling author and social entrepreneur who credits inspiring mentors for his improbable journey from an imperiled childhood to become a Rhodes scholar, Army combat veteran, White House Fellow to former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, will speak at Montana State University’s 2016 Freshman Convocation. The event is scheduled at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. Moore’s book, “The Work: My Search for a Life That Matters,” is the 2016 MSU freshman book selection.

Convocation is free and open to the public. However, tickets must be acquired for seating. Tickets are available beginning August 4 at 10 a.m. through all Bobcat Ticket outlets including:

• The Bobcat Ticket Office
• The AskUs Desk in the SUB
• Rosauers
• By calling 994-CATS or (800) 325-7328
• Online at www.ticketswest.com