Willis M. Tate Distinguished Lecture Series

Leading Voices,
Leading Minds

Tuesday, September 16
James A. Baker, III, Sam Nunn and 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

SOLD OUT

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Twenty-seven 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.

2008-09 Tate Tickets

Season Ticket Renewals
The 2008-09 season ticket renewal period ended June 6.

Single Event
Purchase tickets online to individual lectures, or print and complete this form.

New Patrons
Requests for season tickets from new patrons will be placed on a waiting list and considered in the order in which they are received. Print and complete this form to be placed on the waiting list.

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).

Did you know?

Nine U.S. senators have spoken at the Tate Lecture Series.