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David Gergen, a veteran of Washington politics and an adviser to four presidents from both parties, has died. He was 83. cbsn.ws/3GuEYYJ

The Tate Lecture Series mourns the loss of David Gergen, longtime moderator of the Linda and Mitch Hart Lecture. In his honor, the SMU Center for Presidential History director position will bear his name.

Season ticket holders: The deadline to renew your SMU Tate Lecture Series tickets is this Friday, June 6.
Secure your spot by calling 214-768-8283 or emailing tateseries@mail.smu.edu today. Don’t miss this season!
#SMUTateSeries #RenewNow

Thank you, Henry, for sharing your insight, humor and heart with our SMU community. It was an unforgettable evening!

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The Emmys ceremony included a 50th anniversary tribute to “Happy Days,” featuring Ron Howard and Henry Winkler in a replica of the show’s diner, Arnold’s. nyti.ms/3ZrGuBL

Author David Grann's writing has taken readers and moviegoers on adventures far and wide. "Killers of the Flower Moon," the film based on Grann's book, has become one of the biggest movies of 2023 and it's nominated for 10 Oscars. Tune in to @CBSSaturday for @CBSMMiller's discussion with @DavidGrann.

Have any questions for Jimmy Chin tonight? Share them with us using #talktate!

Despite travel delays canceling the student forum today, a few students were able to meet with and learn from tonight’s speaker, Jimmy Chin, upon his arrival.

Did you know Jimmy Chin co-directed the Academy Award-winning documentary Free Solo? 🎬 See you TONIGHT at the Tate Lecture Series to hear about his thrilling experiences from mountain peaks to the director's chair. Don't miss out!

Let’s go! Baratunde Thurston is on stage. Have questions for him? Use #talktate for the Q&A portion of the night!

Have questions for Baratunde Thurston? Ask them using #talktate for answering after The Associa Lecture tonight!

Today's the day! 🌟 Join us for a dynamic session with Baratunde Thurston at the Tate Lecture Series today. Let's explore the power of humor and storytelling together. See you soon!

Did you know that Baratunde Thurston was the digital director for The Onion and a correspondent for The Daily Show? 📺 Join us at the Tate Lecture Series and get inspired by his career in innovative storytelling. Mark your calendars for November 14 and get your tickets!

Share your thoughts, and join us for Baratunde’s unique perspective during the Student Forum at 4:30 p.m. at Lecture at 8:00 p.m. on November 14. Smu.edu/Tate

Get ready! Baratunde Thurston, an Emmy-nominated host, critically acclaimed author, and comedian, is our next speaker for the Tate Lecture Series. In a world where humor can shed light on society's issues, what do you think is the role of comedy in social commentary?

Have questions for Lisa Ling? Submit them for our Q&A using #talktate!

SMU journalism students had the opportunity to interview and hear from the renowned @lisaling today. Thank you so much for coming! Your work is truly inspirational. @SMUtate #SMUTateLecture #LisaLing

One of the reasons we love the Student Forum is the opportunity for our students to interact with our speakers. Students from the journalism division got up close and personal advice from Lisa Ling in the Green Room before the Forum started.

Lisa Ling has been covering some of the most important but overlooked issues of our day since she was 21. From civil wars to biker gangs to psychedelics and more, she’s sharing what it’s like to tell the stories that no one is talking about tonight at The Jones Day Lecture!