Page 8 - 2019 Spring Newsletter

It Was An Evening of

Great Conversation

TCU’s Mary Couts Burnett Library kicked off the year with a
blowout event – An Evening of Great Conversation!

On March 7, more than 120 people met and mingled, conversed
and chuckled, sipped and savored, and brought the lost art
of conversation to life. From musicians to sports champions,
business leaders to whiskey distillers, journalists to hall-of-
famers, cultural leaders to politicians, guests enjoyed a unique
and memorable experience talking and connecting with our
distinguished “Great Conversationalists.” It was an exceptional
evening dedicated to celebrating the intellectual heart of Texas
Christian University.

The library hosted a dinner party featuring local luminaries and
stimulating conservationists in the beautiful Gearhart Reading
Room of the Mary Couts Burnett Library. It was an evening
filled with friends, fine food from Bonnell’s Texas Cuisine, live music from our music/media librarian Cari Alexander,
compelling conversation and fun as we raised funds to heighten the library’s international collections and to strengthen
TCU’s curriculum. Proceeds directly impact our students and faculty by broadening the scope of their global learning and
teaching with prestigious peer-reviewed scholarly material and allows the TCU Library to support new programs.

“What a fantastic evening. Every piece was phenomenal!” said Justin Frazell. “It was a real honor for me to attend and
take part in this special event.”

“This event was exceptional!” commented Stephanie Brentlinger. “Great conversations and great food in our beautiful
library – what more could one ask for!”

Table conversationalists included Master Distiller Rob Arnold, KERA Think Host Krys Boyd, Fort Worth Stock Show &
Rodeo Communications Manager Matt Brockman, Former New York Yankee Third Baseman and Fort Worth Cardiologist
Bobby Brown, 95.9 The Ranch Morning Show Host Justin Frazell, Maestro John Giordano, WFAA Sports Anchor Dale
Hansen, Former NFL and TCU Football Linebacker, David Hawthorne, Musician and 6th Avenue Homes co-owner Jamey
Ice, Star-Telegram News Columnist Bud Kennedy, National Cowgirl Hall of Fame Member and Co-Owner of Billy Bob’s
Texas Pam Minick, Former First Lady and Mayor of Fort Worth Rosie and Mike Moncrief, Business Leader and TCU
Board of Trustees Member Ron Parker, Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT) Executive Director Ed Schneider
and Amon Carter Museum of Art Executive Director Andrew Walker (for the full-list and photos of the event, go online to
library.tcu.edu/fundraiser).

We would like to thank the table conversationalists, donors, sponsors and volunteers for making this event a success!

Partnership with us is building a foundation for future leaders. If you would like to make a gift in support of this academic
fund, go to https://advancement.tcu.edu/new/onlinegiving/greatconversation

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