Frequently Asked Questions

Leading Voices,
Leading Minds

Tuesday, September 16
James A. Baker, III and Sam Nunn with David Gergen
SOLD OUT

Tuesday, September 30
Clark T. Randt, Jr.

Tuesday, October 7
Quincy Jones

SOLD OUT

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.