On Monday, I had the privilege to attend a Chemerda Lecture in Science given by the renowned Nobel Laureate John Nash. Nash, famous for his groundbreaking work in non-cooperative game theory and bargaining, spoke to a packed Schwab Auditorium on "Ideal Money and Asymptotically Ideal Money."

Just being given a chance to listen to such a brilliant scholar was more than enough to keep me on the edge of my seat.

However, I was saddened that the ushers had to remove other attendees who did not have a seat. I understand that there are safety and fire issues related to this. I would have hoped that the administration in charge of arranging space for such a distinguished speaker would have planned ahead for the proper amount of space.

Secondly, after seeing many interested lecture-goers removed from the premises, I saw many casual goers get up and leave in the middle of his talk. I find such behavior to be rude, not only to Dr. Nash, but also to other people who were trying to listen to what he had to say.

I can only hope that next time, my fellow Penn State students will think seriously about attending lectures so that if they aren't serious about going, they can leave room for those who are.