Texas Christian University Family Weekend Guide

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Welcome to Family Weekend 2023

Dear Horned Frog Families,

Welcome to Family Weekend!

I hope this weekend provides your family time to reconnect and see our campus through the eyes and experiences of your Horned Frog. On behalf of the TCU faculty and staff community, we feel so fortunate to be part of your student’s journey and hope you feel as much a part of the Frog Family as they do.

Family Weekend falls during an incredibly special time in the life of the University. In 2023, TCU is celebrating our sesquicentennial – a celebration of 150 years of leadership and impact across the globe. This year has been not only about celebrating our accomplishments, but about embracing the impact and values that make TCU timeless. To quote Chancellor Victor J. Boschini, Jr., “Our goal should be to shape [TCU] for the future by the questions we ask, the challenges we tackle, and the relationships we form.” Events, such as Family Weekend, remind us how integral community and relationships are to the fabric of TCU.

I hope you enjoy the planned activities, including Saturday’s 102nd Battle for the Iron Skillet football game against the SMU Mustangs. More than anything, I hope you enjoy spending time with your Horned Frog and getting a glimpse at why our students are rated the Happiest Students in the Country !

Again, welcome to campus. We are glad you are here!

Sincerely,

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TCU HISTORY AND TRADITIONS

TCU is a place of spirited belonging where Horned Frogs have long found a connection through our culture and traditions. Learn about the history and traditions that make TCU unique on this new, selfguided audio tour.

A sign with a QR code is positioned at each location on this map. To hear the audio tour for each species, scan the code with your phone’s camera to navigate to the site information and select “Play Audio.”

CAMPUS TREES TOUR

For the seventh consecutive year, TCU has earned Tree Campus USA recognition from the Arbor Day Foundation. The national program, launched in 2008, honors colleges and universities and their leaders for promoting healthy trees and engaging students and staff in the spirit of conservation.

TCU values its diverse species of trees and its sustained commitment to maintaining and restoring campus ecosystems. The over 3,200 trees on campus truly make a positive impact on the attractiveness and charm of our campus and provide much-needed shade.

1. Chaste Tree (Vitex agnus-castus)

2. Southern Magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora)

3. Rose of Sharon Althea (Hibiscus syriacus)

4. Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)

5. Texas Live Oak (Quercus virginiana)

6. Chinese Pistache (Pistacia chinensis)

7. Yaupon (Ilex vomitoria)

8. Pecan (Carya illinoinensis)

9. Caddo Maple (Acer barbatum [saccharum] var. Caddo)

10. Chinkapin Oak (Quercus muehlenbergii)

11. Cedar Elm (Ulmus crassifolia)

12. Desert Willow (Chilopsis linearis)

13. Possumhaw Holly (Ilex decidua)

14. American Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis)

15. Texas Mountain Laurel (Sophora secundiflora)

Football Game Parking

Saturday, September 23

Free Shuttle Service

Free shuttle service is available from all remote parking lots listed, beginning 3 hours before kickoff. The last shuttle will depart from Amon G. Carter Stadium 1 hour after the game’s conclusion.

Free Parking with Shuttle

1 Doxology Bible Church 4805 Arborlawn Drive

2 Travis Avenue Baptist Church 800 West Berry Street

Paid Parking with Shuttle

3 University United Methodist Church 2416 West Berry Street

2 St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 2700 McPherson Avenue

3 Paschal High School 3001 Forest Park Boulevard

Handicap/ADA Parking

Handicapped/ADA parking is available for $20 per space.

A valid state-issued handicapped hangtag or license plate is required for entry into the designated ADA parking garage, which is in the Lot 5 Garage (LaDainian Tomlinson lot). It is located at the corner of West Cantey Street and Stadium Drive. Parking is limited, so ADA-eligible fans are encouraged to arrive early.

Donor Lot Policies

Donor parking lots open 5 hours before kickoff and close 3 hours after the game for games starting before 2:30 p.m. For games starting at 2:30 p.m. or later, lots must be cleared 90 minutes after the game or by 11 p.m. (whichever comes first, due to city ordinance).

One pass equals one parking space. If a parking space is used for tailgating equipment (tent, grill, etc.), a parking pass for that space must be displayed.

Lead On: Celebrating 150 Years of TCU

Since 1873, TCU has shaped leaders of action and impact. As part of the 150th celebration, it’s time to explore the past, embrace the present , impact the future, and show the world what Horned Frogs can do when we’re empowered to Lead On – together. The following stories are highlights from those efforts. To read these stories (and more) in their entirety, view videos, and learn more about the University’s 150th celebration, please visit 150.tcu.edu.

Explore the Past

Her Campus: Women at TCU: Then & Now

Women have been an intrinsic part of TCU’s legacy from the very beginning.

Addison and Randolph Clark established AddRan Male and Female College in 1873 as one of the first co-ed institutions west of the Mississippi, setting the stage for generations to learn, teach and lead for years to come.

Co-education was so important to the founders that the college’s first catalog dedicated two pages to addressing their beliefs.

“Fifty colleges in the United States have already admitted young ladies to their class halls…and we may safely predict that at no distant day, they will be admitted to every college and university…and why not? The time has come when…the male college should be abolished or converted into one where both sexes have equal privileges and enjoy common advantages.”

Some key milestones, memorable moments, and historical highlights of women at TCU include:

Early Female Faculty

A. H. Harle, a teacher of drawing, painting, wax work, embroidery, and cutting, was the first and only female faculty member in AddRan Male and Female College’s inaugural academic year. (Hettie Clark, the mother of Addison and Randolph, served as a matron, overseeing students who lived on campus.)

By 1875, Harle was joined by another female faculty member, and by the turn of the 20th century, several female faculty taught various subjects, including English, typewriting, music, and elocution (speech).

Today, nearly 50 percent of faculty members across all fields of study are women — an increase from as recently as 25 years ago, when women comprised less than 40 percent of faculty.

First Female Graduate

Lou Bass (née Carr) from McKinney, Texas, a cousin of the Clarks, was the first female graduate of AddRan Male and Female College in 1879. Several of Bass’ descendants followed in her footsteps and attended TCU, according to the fall 1958 issue of TCU Magazine

Bass was the only female graduate in her class — a far cry from the 1,723 women who graduated in 2022.

Residence Life

In the institution’s earliest days, campus living arrangements varied between genders. Often, male students lived off campus with local families or even teachers, while female students boarded together with a matron in a girls’ home.

As the student body grew in the 20th century, so did the need for more on-campus living quarters. TCU built numerous residence halls, but male and female students largely lived in separate buildings until the late 1970s, when Sherley became the first co-ed hall. Today, almost all TCU residence halls are co-ed; Colby Hall and the sorority houses in Greek Village are female-only halls.

Female Athletes & Title IX

In the early 20th century, female students played club sports, including tennis and basketball, and even established the Women’s Athletics Association to formalize membership.

After Title IX of the Civil Rights Act was enacted in 1972 to prohibit discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities, tennis and rifle became the first varsity women’s sports at TCU Today, TCU offers 13 women’s sports.

Women’s sports have thrived at TCU. Notably, the 1983 golf team became the first TCU women’s team to earn an NCAA championship title. In more recent years, the rifle team — the only all-women’s team in a co-ed sport to win a national title — won a three-peat in 2010, 2012, and 2019.

Academic Leadership

While female faculty were part of TCU from the beginning, it wasn’t until 2019 that Teresa Abi-Nader Dahlberg, Ph.D., became the University’s first female provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs.

The role, created in 1972 when the Board of Trustees reorganized the administration, was held by six men prior to Provost Dahlberg.

Embrace the Present

Lead On, Courageously

Since 1873, TCU has empowered leaders to act with integrity and to serve with compassion for the greater good. To celebrate the University’s 150th anniversary, TCU is recognizing alumni leaders and their impact through a series of murals popping up around the country.

Katherine Beattie’s mural debuted February 6 along Los Angeles’ iconic Hollywood Blvd.

Though Katherine Beattie ‘08 never set out to be a disability advocate, she has fully embraced the role. As a wheelchair user who has spastic quadriplegia cerebral palsy, a disorder that makes walking difficult, Beattie has combined her lived experience with a passion for storytelling to increase disability representation on TV screens across the country for almost 15 years.

After earning a degree in radio, television, and digital media from TCU, Beattie rose through the Hollywood ranks from script coordinator to executive producer for award-winning shows like “Californication” and “NCIS: New Orleans.” She has received prominent industry awards, including the Evan Somers Memorial Award from the Writers Guild of America West and a Media Access Award, for her work to advance accurate portrayals of equal opportunities for people with disabilities.

Amplifying her efforts, Beattie is a member of the Disabled Writers Committee at the Writers Guild of America and the Think Tank for Inclusion & Equity, groups that work to better reflect and honor realworld diversity in entertainment.

Beyond her profession, Beattie is a fearless athlete who competes in wheelchair motocross and para surfing. Undeterred by circumstance, Beattie became the first woman to land a backflip using a wheelchair in 2016.

From shining a spotlight on underrepresented groups to riding the ramps and waves in Southern California, Beattie defies stereotypes and demonstrates what it means to Lead On.

Watch Katherine’s story here www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtJh2daRh2U.

Impact the Future

The Next Generation of Leaders

Even as we celebrate the past, we’re also focused on our future and the next 150 years. That’s why we’re planning for tomorrow today. We don’t just say Lead

On — we live it every day. There’s no better example of this than our student leaders and young alums, who take action for the greater good each and every day. See their profiles at 150stories.tcu.edu/emerging-leaders

On-Campus Dining Options

Several eating establishments on campus are available to Family Weekend participants. We encourage you to explore these or the many other outstanding dining options available in Fort Worth.

For more information about on-campus dining options, including current hours of operation, please visit dining.tcu.edu/locations.

Brown-Lupton University Union

Chick-fil-A

Looking for a quick breakfast, meal, or snack? Chick-fil-A can meet your needs by serving some of your favorite selections from the Chickfil-A brand. Chick-fil-A is located on the first floor of the Union.

Market Square

Market Square is TCU’s all-you-care-to-eat dining facility. It occupies the south wing of the second floor of the Union and is the largest dining location on campus. Market Square has seven stations offering varying menus from breakfast to lunch to dinner. Vegetarian options are available.

Union Grounds

Union Grounds is located on the first floor of the Union and serves as a hot spot for those needing coffee, a quick snack, or a small meal. It carries a limited line of grocery and sundry items, snacks, bottled beverages, and freshly packaged salads and sushi from the Simply To Go case. Union Grounds features Starbucks Coffee and serves various hot and cold coffee beverages.

King Family Commons Building

Caliente

Caliente serves customizable Tex-Mex dishes. The menu offers tacos, burritos, taco salad, queso, salsa, and more.

Magnolias Zero7

Magnolias was created to fulfill the growing need for dining options for students with various allergies and dietary restrictions. Providing lunch and dinner, Magnolias Zero7 meals are made fresh daily. The rotating menu is designed to produce diverse options reflective of the season. Magnolias offers a variety of proteins, fresh vegetables, and desserts. All meals cooked in Magnolias are soy, egg, wheat/gluten, shellfish, dairy, and tree nut/peanut-free.

O’Brien’s Ghost Kitchen

Located on the first floor of the King Family Commons Building, O’Brien’s is now a ghost kitchen featuring Mr. Beast Burger, Pardon My Cheesesteak, NASCAR Refuel Wings, and Mariah Carey Cookies. Order through the Everyday App today!

The Press

The Press is located on the first floor of the King Family Commons and serves as a hot spot for those needing coffee, a quick snack, or a small meal. It carries a limited line of grocery items, snacks, bottled beverages, and freshly packaged salads from the Simply To Go case. The Press features Starbucks Coffee and hot panini sandwiches.

University Recreation Center

Shake Smart

Shake Smart is located on the main level of the Rec Center. The café serves a variety of smoothies, bowls, and oatmeals and is the perfect spot to fuel up after a great workout.

Mary Couts Burnett Library

Bistro Burnett

Bistro Burnett is a sure choice if you need coffee, pastries, or fruit and are in the Library. Located in the Mary Couts Burnett Library, this coffee shop offers service five days a week to match a variety of schedules.

Tandy Hall

Kinder Cafe

Located on the first floor of Tandy Hall, Kinder Cafe offers Peet’s Coffee; assorted bakery items from Fort Worth’s Black Rooster Café; and freshly made paninis, flatbreads, and breakfast sandwiches.

Student Activities

Student Activities provides hands-on, real-world opportunities for students to build relationships with their peers, plan and host campus events, and get involved in campus governance. In addition to major campus events like Family Weekend, Homecoming, and the Christmas Tree Lighting, Student Activities also includes:

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Student Government Association

SGA represents the collective voice of the student body while encompassing the spirit of the TCU community through service, programming, and legislation. SGA achieves this mission through the House of Student Representatives, supporting student programming on campus, and allocating funds to support student-led projects and organizations. Visit sga.tcu.edu .

theCrew

theCrew is a student-led event planning group charged with creating events that develop a dynamic atmosphere on campus. theCrew accomplishes this task by planning three to four events per week that range from small, drop-in events all the way to large-scale, campus-wide events.

theEnd

theEnd is a student-led organization that provides high-quality entertainment and activities for students on Friday and Saturday nights. Past performers include Dan + Shay, Tiffany Haddish, and Ken Jeong. All events produced by theEnd are free to TCU students. Visit what2do.tcu.edu for an updated schedule of performers.

Office of New Student & Family Programs

Welcome to Family Weekend! We are excited to have you as part of our community at TCU and are glad you’re able to join us this weekend. The Office of New Student & Family Programs (NSFP) is your primary point-ofcontact whenever you need help, guidance, or have a question. NSFP works directly with family members to provide knowledge and awareness of ways TCU supports students, while also helping you support your Horned Frog. From newsletters to presentations and everything in between, NSFP looks forward to assisting you in whatever way possible.

We wish you a great Family Weekend experience! Let us know how we can help during your time as a Horned Frog family member!

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The Horned Frog Yearbook

The Horned Frog is a 500-page, full-color book that covers academics, athletics, organizations, fraternity and sorority life, student life, and graduating senior portraits. It is the only official ongoing historical record of TCU.

Basic senior portrait sessions and inclusion in the Yearbook are free, with session upgrades, portrait prints, and the Yearbook available for purchase. Senior portrait sessions can be scheduled online at yearbook.tcu .edu .

To purchase a yearbook, please visit yearbook.tcu.edu