David Brooks, bestselling author, op-ed columnist at The New York Times, and recurring commentator on “PBS NewsHour,” will speak at Montana State University at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in the Strand Union Building ballrooms.

Tickets are required for the free, public event and are available from the Bobcat Ticket Office, located in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. A $2 convenience fee will be charged for orders placed online at montanastatetickets.com or by phone at 406-994-2287. Tickets will be available starting on April 4 at 10 a.m.