White House Schedule - March 10, 2014

President Barack Obama high-fives a youngster at Coral Reef Senior High School, Fla., March 7, 2014. (Official White House Photo by Pete Souza)

In the morning, the President will receive the Presidential Daily Briefing in the Oval Office.

Later in the morning, the President will participate in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony in the Oval Office. At this event, the President will receive the credentials from foreign Ambassadors recently posted in Washington. The presentation of credentials is a traditional ceremony that marks the formal beginning of an Ambassador’s service in Washington. The following Ambassadors will attend:

His Excellency Mhamed Ezzine Chelaifa, Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia

His Excellency Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, Ambassador of the Republic of India

His Excellency Jalil Abbas Jilani, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

His Excellency Rupa Abraham Mulina, Ambassador of the Independent State of Papua New Guinea

His Excellency Johan Cecilia Verbeke, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium

His Excellency Mohammed Jaham A. A. Al Kuwari, Ambassador of the State of Qatar

In the afternoon, the President will host the 2012-2013 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Champions at the White House for an event on the South Lawn. The President will welcome student athletes from schools across the country to congratulate them on their accomplishments in the classroom and on the playing field. 

8:30 AM	The Vice President meets with President-elect Michelle Bachelet of Chile Local Event Time:  9:30 AM Diplomatic Academy - Santiago - Chile
9:30 AM	The Vice President meets with President Sebastián Piñera of Chile Local Event Time:  10:30 AM Presidential Palace - Santiago - Chile
10:00 AM	The President receives the Presidential Daily Briefing Oval Office
11:15 AM	The President participates in an Ambassador Credentialing Ceremony Oval Office
12:00 PM	Press Briefing by Press Secretary Jay Carney
5:00 PM	The President hosts 2012-2013 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Champions South Lawn
6:00 PM	The Vice President meets with President Ollanta Humala of Peru Local Event Time:  7:00 PM Sheraton Santiago - Santiago - Chile