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Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series

Now in its 29th season, SMU's Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series brings a broad range of intellectual and entertaining voices to the SMU campus and Dallas community. Widely regarded as one of the country's finest platforms for distinguished and engaging discussions, the Tate Lecture Series provides unique opportunities for student interaction, faculty discourse and community debate with both emerging voices as well as leading figures in their fields.

The Tate Lecture Series supports the prestigious President’s Scholars program by raising nearly $1 million annually toward scholarships for the next generation of leaders. Proceeds from the 2010-11 season will fund full-tuition scholarships and provide study abroad opportunities for nearly thirty percent of the current President’s Scholars.

The Tate Lecture Series is proud to play a vital role in SMU’s Second Century Campaign by continuing to bring the world’s most respected voices and unbridled minds to the Dallas community.

Season Subscriptions

The 2010-11 season ticket renewal period ended Friday, June 4. Requests for upgrades, additional tickets, and/or any change to subscriptions from current patrons will be considered based on seniority in late June/July.

New Patrons

The Tate Lecture Series maintains an extensive waiting list for patrons interested in Tate season tickets. Requests for season tickets from new patrons will be placed on a waiting list and considered in the order in which they are received. To be added to the waiting list, complete the online request form or call the Tate office at 214-768-8283.

Single Event Tickets

Purchase tickets online to individual lectures, download a form and either mail it to us or fax it to our office at 214-768-3570, or call the Tate office at 214-768-8283.

SMU reserves the right to substitute speakers or to rearrange the order of the lectures without notice. Subscriptions are nonrefundable.

Location and Time

• McFarlin Auditorium on the SMU campus
• Box office opens at 7 p.m.
• Lectures begin at 8 p.m.

Special Thanks

SMU extends heartfelt thanks to our generous title sponsors for supporting the Tate Lecture Series and the President’s Scholars Program.

• Anita and Truman Arnold
• Gregg and Molly Engles
• Linda and Mitch Hart
• Jones Day
• The Lacerte Family
• Omni Hotels
• Oncor Electric Delivery
• Debbie and John Tolleson