An Evening of Great Conversation

About

The Mary Couts Burnett Library periodically holds this fundraising dinner and reception, celebrating the intellectual heart of TCU. Participants receive the chance to dine at tables with prominent local leaders and notables during an evening filled with fine food, friends, compelling conversation and fun that raises funds to enhance the Library's collections and strengthen its curriculum.

An Evening of Great Conversation, March 7, 2019

Table Hosts

<span class='fs-3'>Rob Arnold</span><br>Head Distiller, Firestone & Robertson Distilling Company
Rob Arnold
Head Distiller, Firestone & Robertson Distilling Company <span class='fs-3'>Krys Boyd</span><br>Host and Managing Editor, <em>Think</em> at KERA
Krys Boyd
Host and Managing Editor, Think at KERA <span class='fs-3'>Matt Brockman</span><br>Communications Manager, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo
Matt Brockman
Communications Manager, Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo <span class='fs-3'>Bobby Brown</span><br>Former New York Yankees Third Baseman, Retired Fort Worth Cardiologist, Former President of the American League
Bobby Brown
Former New York Yankees Third Baseman, Retired Fort Worth Cardiologist, Former President of the American League <span class='fs-3'>Maestro John Giordano</span><br>Music Director Emeritus, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Distinguished Fellow of Music, TCU
Maestro John Giordano
Music Director Emeritus, Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, Distinguished Fellow of Music, TCU <span class='fs-3'>Dale Hansen</span><br>Sports Anchor WFAA-Channel 8, Host of <em>Dale Hansen's Sports Special</em>
Dale Hansen
Sports Anchor WFAA-Channel 8, Host of Dale Hansen's Sports Special <span class='fs-3'>David Hawthorne</span><br>Former NFL Linebacker and TCU, Football Star, Co-Owner, Not Just Q
David Hawthorne
Former NFL Linebacker and TCU, Football Star, Co-Owner, Not Just Q <span class='fs-3'>Jamey Ice</span><br>6th Ave Homes Founder, Guitarist, Green River Ordinance, Owner, BREWED
Jamey Ice
6th Ave Homes Founder, Guitarist, Green River Ordinance, Owner, BREWED <span class='fs-3'>Bud Kennedy</span><br>News Columnist, <em>Fort Worth Star-Telegram</em>
Bud Kennedy
News Columnist, Fort Worth Star-Telegram <span class='fs-3'>Pam Minick</span><br>Former Miss Rodeo America, Part Owner of Billy Bob's Texas, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Member
Pam Minick
Former Miss Rodeo America, Part Owner of Billy Bob's Texas, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Member <span class='fs-3'>Mike Moncrief and Rosie Moncrief</span><br>Former Mayor and First Lady of Fort Worth
Mike Moncrief and Rosie Moncrief
Former Mayor and First Lady of Fort Worth <span class='fs-3'>Ron Parker</span><br>Former President/CEO, The Executive Leadership Council, Board of Trustees, TCU
Ron Parker
Former President/CEO, The Executive Leadership Council, Board of Trustees, TCU <span class='fs-3'>Ed Schneider, Ph.D.</span><br>President, Executive Director, Botanical Research Institute of Texas
Ed Schneider, Ph.D.
President, Executive Director, Botanical Research Institute of Texas <span class='fs-3'>Andrew J. Walker, Ph.D.</span><br>Executive Director, Amon Carter Museum of American Art
Andrew J. Walker, Ph.D.
Executive Director, Amon Carter Museum of American Art

Photo Gallery

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Guests mingled around a display of TCU historic photos. Pam Minick with Mike and Rosie Moncrief. Mike and Rosie Moncrief. Two guests. Guests mingled in the Reference Reading Room. Guests in conversation. Shelda Dean (middle) and two other guests. Dean June Koelker, Kristin Barnes, and other guests. Guests conversing with David Hawthorne. Guests talking. Two of the fundraiser guests. Ann Hodges and James Lutz. Rob Arnold (left), Dr. Nowell Donovan (middle) and others. Guests meeting each other. A guest looking at an old TCU football program. Three guests posing for photos. Dr. Nowell Donovan and the Scone of Stone. Guests taking a selfie. Guests seated in the Gearhart Reading Room. Dr. Nowell Donovan addressing the guests. Dr. June Koelker, Dean of the Library. Guests taking a selfie with Dean Koelker Event sponsor thank-yous displayed on the touchscreen in the Library lobby. Bud Kennedy's table. Rob Arnold's table. A flower arrangement in the Reference Reading Room. Thank yous for event sponsors on an easel. Program displayed with a table setting. Krys Boyd. Ann Hodges (left) and two other guests. Three guests deep in conversation. Krys Boyd, David Hawthorne and Dr. June Koelker. Pam Minick and two guests. A server with hors d'oeuvres. Group photo of table hosts. Krys Boyd and Jamey Ice. Ron Parker and David Hawthorne. A guest posing for the camera. Krys Boyd talking with other guests. Three Library staff members. Dr. Nowell Donovan. Rob Arnold and Dr. Nowell Donovan. Several guests in conversation.

Photo Gallery from An Evening of Great Conversation, March 2, 2016

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Group photo of the table hosts. Guests talking. Posing for a photo. Two guests speaking. Shelda Dean (2nd from left) and three other guests. Dr. June Koelker, Dean of the Library (right). Musicians. Guests looking at a display of historic photos. Shelda Dean (right) Three guests in conversation. Three more guests in conversation. Mingling in the Reference Reading Room. Laughing. A quiet conversation in the Sumner Room. An intense conversation. A circle of guests. More conversation. A thoughtful conversation. Posing for the camera. Conversation in the Reference Reading Room. Four guests. Taking photos. An animated discussion. A couple smiling at the camera. Intense conversation in the doorway of the Sumner Room. A couple posing for the camera. Looking at the historic photo display. The Reference Reading Room. Dr. June Koelker, Dean of the Library (left). Posing in front of bookshelves. Conversation. Posing for a photo. TCU Chancellor Victor Boschini (center). Posing. Tables set up and ready for guests. Megan and Chancellor Victor Boschini's table. Three guests deep in covnersation. Discussion before dinner. Say cheese! Coach Gary Patterson's table. Dr. June Koelker, Dean of the TCU library, at the podium. A room of diners in conversation. Dr. June Koelker, Dean of the TCU library, speaking at the podium. Another speaker. Diners listening to a speaker. Dr. Nowell Donovan at the podium. Guests seated at tables.

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Contact Shelda Dean
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