Contact Information

The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program
McDermott Library, suite 3.2
mcdermott@utdallas.edu
tel: 972.883.4610
fax: 972.883.4609

About the Thomsen Fund

In the fall of 2000, Dallas philanthropist Margaret McDermott, wife of the late Texas Instruments co-founder Eugene McDermott, endowed The University of Texas at Dallas with $32 million. Among the components of this generous donation was the Carl J. "Tommy" Thomsen Fund for Student Enrichment, named for the McDermotts' longtime family friend and TI colleague.

Carl J. Thomsen Fund for Student Enrichment

The Thomsen Fund provides free tickets for UTD students to attend performances and other fine arts events in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, and helps fund artistic events on the UTD campus.

Among the tickets the Thomsen Fund routinely buys are for the Dallas Symphony, Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center, TITAS Music and Dance Series, and events at Richardson's Charles W. Eisemann Center.

UTD Press Release - Thomsen Fund is the Ticket for Fine Arts Fans

Thomsen Fund Tickets

The Eugene McDermott Scholars Program administers tickets for the Thomsen Fund. Students may only pick up tickets in person. The office is in the Eugene McDermott Library, suite 3.2.

Ticket availability

Check the distribution dates.

Tickets for the 2012-2013 season have been ordered.  Come by the office to learn more about the different venues and performances available during the school year.

Ticket policy

Any currently enrolled UTD student is eligible for tickets purchased by the Thomsen Fund simply by presenting his or her Comet Card. Students may receive one pair of event tickets in any 30-day period.

Updated: June 20, 2012