Vice President Dick Cheney is coming to the Convocation Center Sept.18.

Cheney will be a guest speaker at House Speaker Dennis Hastert’s 18th annual fundraiser, said Kevin Selover, marketing manager for the arena. Hastert represents Illinois’ 14th District, which includes DeKalb and Sycamore. He is renting the facility to host the banquet-style event.

The event is not NIU sponsored, Selover said.

“This is the second year in a row that Hastert has held the event at the Convo,” said Melanie Magara, assistant vice president of Public Affairs.

The Convo was chosen because it is the only place in the surrounding area that is large enough to accommodate the event, said Brad Hahn, a spokesman for Hastert.

Cheney is scheduled to arrive in DeKalb about 4:30 p.m., Selover said. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and is open to all for $150 per plate. The deadline to purchase tickets is Sept.13.

Cheney Bio

Born: Jan. 30, 1941 in Lincoln, Neb.

Education: Holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Wyoming

Jobs prior to his political career: Swept floors at Ben Franklin, dug ditches at the Central Wyoming Fair and Rodeo Grounds, and built power lines across the West.