Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Thomas L. Friedman
Fareed Zakaria
and David Gergen, moderator
SOLD OUT
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Clarence Thomas
SOLD OUT
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Christopher Buckley
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Buzz Aldrin
SOLD OUT
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Ian Bremmer
Stephen Hadley
and Claire Shipman, moderator
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Jill Bolte Taylor
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Kenneth Cole
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Diane Keaton
SOLD OUT
Twenty-eight years ago, Southern Methodist University inaugurated the Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series. Since then, leading minds from around the world have shared their unique perspectives with the people of Dallas. The series annually returns nearly $1 million to the University, primarily for the President's Scholars Program.
2009-10 Tate Tickets
Season Ticket Renewals
The 2009-10 season ticket renewal period ended Wednesday, June 3.
Single Event
Purchase tickets online to individual lectures, or print and complete this form.
New Patrons
The Tate Lecture Series maintains a waiting list for patrons interested in Tate season tickets. To be added to the waiting list, complete the online
request form or call the Tate office at 214-768-8283.
Ticket order forms require Adobe Reader. Please fax all forms to (214) 768-3570. If you have any questions, please call (214) 768-8283 (SMU-TATE).
Special Thanks
SMU extends heartfelt thanks to our generous title sponsors for supporting the Tate Lecture Series and the President’s Scholars Program.
- Gregg and Molly Engles
- Linda and Mitch Hart
- Jones Day
- The Lacerte Family
- Omni Hotels
- Oncor Electric Delivery
- Debbie and John Tolleson
The President's Scholars program, funded in part by proceeds from SMU Tate Lecture Series, offers full-tuition scholarships to approximately 80 of the most promising and gifted SMU students.