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AN EVENING OF

GREAT CONVERSATION

An evening of serious fun

I TCU has supported thousands of students in learning about the world,
n celebration of the new, extraordinary library and the
heart of the university on March 2 at the Mary Couts
and tonight, you have the opportunity to further that mission. Academics
Burnett Library, the faces of our community came out for
An Evening of Great Conversation. for all students begin right here in the library – it provides a community
of support on campus to learn, to research, to study and to grow. Because
It was definitely an unforgettable evening of some serious the library is such a central part of a student’s experience from day one,
fun, fine dining and engaging conversations with prominent it should be a reflection of our school’s mission and encourage students
individuals. The event featured Megan and Victor Boschini, in their journey toward responsible global citizenship. An expansion of
Hal Brown, Carlo Capua, Chris Del Conte, Pete Geren, Jeff international materials in the library is critical to accomplishing this goal.
Guinn, Hal Jay Harbuck, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Eric Lee, Pam With a solid foundation, supported by the library and its resources, students
Minick, Rosie and Mike Moncrief, Gary Patterson, Fritz Rahr, can successfully learn to change the world.
Van Romans and Jim Schlossnagle. TCU is an incredible place, with amazing facilities to support the
Guests mingled at a pre-cocktail reception, then were amazing people here. This new library, a space that touches every student, Table Hosts, Standing: Eric Lee, Van Romans, Fritz Rahr, Hal Jay Harbuck, Miguel Harth-Bedoya, Carlo Capua, Jeff Guinn, Jim Schlossnagle
Sitting: Mike Moncrief, Rosie Moncrief, Pam Minick and Pete Geren (not shown: Chris Del Conte, Gary Patterson and Hal Brown)
treated to a memorable repartee with one of our distinguished has enhanced the student experience for all. It will propel us into the future,
conversationalists—it was the one time you didn’t have to be playing a role in advancing the academic career of each student. So many
quiet in the library. students have told me how the new facilities of the library have exceeded
“WOW, what a great evening! It was most enjoyable and the their expectations – and by adding to the international offerings of the
‘buzz’ after was uniformly over the top positive,” said Kevin library, it will only continue to exceed their expectations this time on a
Kuenzli with McDonald Sanders, P.C. “Thanks for all of your curricular level. We are incredibly grateful.
work in the design and execution of this event, it was priceless.”
“It was a delightful evening, fun and beautiful,” commented Proceeds from this event benefit the library fund dedicated
Janet Quisenberry. “It was such a pleasure to be part of this to collecting international materials and expanding and
event and to support the library’s efforts.” strengthening the international curriculum for TCU students and
In addition to dinner, drinks and conversation—the 100 faculty.
plus attendees were treated to a message by TCU, Student Body If the Mary Couts Burnett Library can provide the material
President Maddie Reddick in which she summarized needed to expand the international academic content, it’s a win-
why this fundraising event is important to her and all TCU win for TCU, students and faculty.
students. Please contact 817-257-6109 or s.dean@tcu.edu if you would
like to support this academic fund.

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