Frequently Asked Questions

Leading Voices,
Leading Minds

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All lectures begin at 8 p.m. in McFarlin Auditorium

 

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

SOLD OUT

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

I am an SMU student. How do I attend lectures?

Where are Tate Lectures held?

What time do lectures begin and end?
All lectures begin by 8 p.m. and end by 9:15 p.m.

Can I upgrade my tickets?
When available, tickets may be upgraded by calling the Tate office at 214-768-8283 or coming to the McFarlin lobby box office on the evening of the lecture.

I can’t attend the lecture; how can I donate my seats? Are tickets refundable?

How do I purchase tickets for an individual lecture?

How do I get season tickets?

How do I know where my seat is in the Auditorium?

In which section is my seat located?

What is the Student Forum and how can I attend?

Are transcripts/recordings of Tate Lectures available?
Unfortunately, transcripts/recording are not available for Tate Lectures. You may listen to select Student Forum audio on the Sights and Sounds page on this site.

Where do I park for the lectures?

I have a handicapped parking decal. Where do I park? What entrance do I use?

Who selects the speakers?
Speakers for the Series are recommended by the Tate Series Board of Directors.