"Mostly What God Does": A Conversation with Author Savannah Guthrie

We have very limited parking on campus. Please note the parking options below.

Ride Share

Using a ride-share service is highly encouraged. Drivers may drop off and pick up at the designated location on the map below. Please note the physical address of the Bush Institute is 6100 Bush Avenue, on the west side of the complex. The main Bush Museum entrance on SMU Boulevard will not be open.

Alto Offerings
Compliments of the luxury rideshare service Alto, please enjoy $15 off rides to and from the event with code ENGAGEFEB24.

To redeem: Download or open the Alto app and add code ENGAGEFEB24 under Promotions in the Profile tab. Once added your credit will automatically apply to your rides. Offer expires 2/16/24.

SMU Parking

Limited additional campus parking for Bush Center events is available across North Central Expressway (75) as referenced below. A shuttle service will be provided from this location to the Bush Center. These lots are free of charge and do NOT require a SMU credential.

• Lots W3 (Closest physical address 5551 SMU Blvd.)
• Lots W4 and W6 (Closest physical address 5518 Dyer St.)

Shuttle Service

Shuttles will run before and after the event from SMU Parking Lots W3, W4, and W6 and follow the schedule below. Look for signage directing you to the shuttle pickup location as notated on the parking map.

Bush Center Parking

Limited event parking will be available in the Bush Center visitor lot located directly across the street from the George W. Bush Presidential Museum entrance (please reference the map below). Parking in these lots is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

When using the crosswalk between the parking lot and the Bush Center, please make sure to illuminate the lights to let drivers know you are crossing.

George W. Bush Institute
6100 Bush Avenue
Dallas, Texas 75205

* Note: In consideration of our speakers and guests in attendance, doors will promptly close at 6:20 p.m. Please plan accordingly to avoid any delays for your arrival.

Check-in will take place on February 15, 2024, when doors open at 5:00 p.m. in the lobby of the George W. Bush Institute. For security purposes, you will be required to present a photo ID and proceed through security screening.

Prohibited Items

Prior to your arrival, review our list of prohibited items below.

• No weapons of any type, including pocket knives or guns are allowed inside the facility.
• No outside food and drink.
• Large bags and backpacks are not permitted. Only one purse or diaper bag is allowed per person, and bags cannot be larger than 17 × 26 inches (43 × 66 centimeters) in size.

Business Casual

Seating for this event is sold out and has two ticket types, Auditorium or Overflow in the Hall of State.

• If you bought an Auditorium ticket you will be seated in the Auditorium.
• If you bought an Overflow ticket, you will be seated in the Hall of State.

Beverages will be available to purchase at the cash bar. If you wish to bring your beverage into the auditorium, a Bush Center branded reusable tumbler can be purchased for $4.00. These are available at point of sale.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you soon.