Frequently Asked Questions

Leading Voices,
Leading Minds

Tuesday, September 16
James A. Baker, III, Sam Nunn and David Gergen
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Tuesday, September 30
Clark T. Randt, Jr.

Tuesday, October 7
Quincy Jones

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Tuesday, December 2
Philippe de Montebello

Tuesday, January 27
Chris Jordan

Tuesday, March 3
Nicholas D. Kristof

Tuesday, April 14
Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf

Tuesday, May 5
Cokie Roberts

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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.