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CONTENTS Schedule of Events ................................................. 6 Football Game Parking ...................................... 18 History & Traditions Self-Guided Audio Tour 20 Campus Trees Self-Guided Audio Tour .......... 22 On-Campus Dining Options ............................. 24 Student Activities ............................................... 28 Office of New Student & Family Programs .... 29 TCU Day of Service ............................................ 29 The Horned Frog Yearbook ............................... 30 Items in this booklet are accurate at the time of press. For updated Family Weekend information, please download Guidebook. • On your phone's app store, search for and download Guidebook or scan the QR code on the left. • Open Guidebook and search for TCU New Student & Family Programs. • Download the TCU New Student & Family Programs Guide to your device and you're all set!
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TCU History & Traditions Self-Guided Audio Tour
TCU is a place of spirited belonging where Horned Frogs have long found connection through our culture and traditions. Learn about the history and traditions that make TCU special on this self-guided audio tour. A map of the tour locations can be found on p.20. Each location has a QR code that, once scanned with a smartphone, activates an audio file about the specific tradition or piece of history at the location.
Schedule of Events
® All Day
® All Day | See p.20
Many TCU academic colleges, departments, and administrative offices sponsor open house events during Family Week. Check the provided insert for a complete schedule of open house events.
FRIDAY September 30, 2022
Academic & Departmental Open Houses
Located in the same building that houses the TCU School of Art, Moudy Gallery showcases student work, including exhibitions by undergraduates and MFA students. This 900-square-foot space also functions as a responsive place for one-off or pop-up projects that students and faculty develop. TCU regularly shows its support for local professional artists by providing a collaborative environment in the Moudy Gallery as a testing ground for work-inprogress. Exhibitions or events of this kind help artists get involved in numerous ways and significantly benefit TCU students by enabling them to develop their professional networks with the local creative community.
During Family Weekend, the Moudy Gallery will feature new works by TCU’s School of Art faculty. For more information, please visit theartgalleries.tcu.edu
Campus Trees Self-Guided Audio Tour
Family Weekend guests are invited to use the TCU Rec Center free of charge during Family Weekend. Guests must be accompanied by a current TCU student/ Rec Center member and must also adhere to all Rec Center policies and procedures. For more information, please visit campusrec.tcu.edu .
® 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | Schollmaier Arena Concourse
Moudy Gallery
® 6:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | University Recreation Center
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For the sixth consecutive year, TCU has earned Tree Campus USA recognition by 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. Learn more about the trees on our campus by taking this self-guided audio tour. A map of the tour locations can be found on p.22 . Each location has a QR code that, once scanned with a smartphone, activates an audio file about the specific species at the location.
Rec Center Free Guest Weekend
Jane & John Justin Hall of Fame
Sitting just inside the main entryway of the Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena, the Jane & John Justin Hall of Fame celebrates not only men’s and women’s basketball, but all sports within TCU’s Athletic department. Trophies, uniforms, and more are on display to tell the story of Horned Frog athletics.
® 11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. | Moudy Building
® All Day | See Map on p.22
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Start your weekend off right by visiting our official welcome center. Here, you can pick up schedule booklets, family buttons, maps, and get answers to any Family Weekend questions.
1:00–5:00 p.m. | Brown-Lupton University Union Auditorium
Forgot to place an online pre-order? Come browse our selection of remaining 2022 merchandise. Credit card only. Quantities are limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ian Weaver’s artistic practice is interdisciplinary in nature and he uses a variety of media including drawing, collage, assemblage, sculpture, photography, and film to explore memory and consider how individuals and communities construct their own identities. While his research and approach is centered within a personal and familial investigation of Chicago’s African American community, his work speaks to wider ideas of commemoration and the imagining and fashioning of objects used to create archives.
The Horned Frog Yearbook Pop-Up Experience
Merchandise Pick-Up
Come learn more about the history of this publication, flip through yearbooks dating back to the early 1900s, and see first-hand what makes The Horned Frog yearbook a beloved campus tradition.
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1:00–5:00 p.m. | Brown-Lupton University Union Auditorium
Fort Worth Contemporary Arts Gallery
For more information, please visit theartgalleries.tcu.edu
12:00–5:00 p.m. | 2900 West Berry Street
1:00–5:00 p.m. | Brown-Lupton University Union Auditorium
Family Welcome Center
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Fort Worth Contemporary Arts was established as a satellite space in 2008 to offer a platform for innovative contemporary art from an international context. Its regularly changing exhibition program reflects significant developments in art and often features artists’ work that has never been shown in Texas before or is being made onsite during a residency period. During Family Weekend, Fort Worth Contemporary Arts will feature WAKE, an exhibition featuring new work by Ian Weaver.
1:00–5:00 p.m. | Brown-Lupton University Union Auditorium
Merchandise Sales
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Since 1897, the student-run The Horned Frog yearbook has been recording TCU’s history. Though the covers and layouts have changed over the years, the yearbook staff continues to maintain the same goal — to preserve the University’s history and traditions. Over 100 years later, the yearbook staff has continued the same way of preserving history.
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Come pick up any merchandise pre-ordered through the Family Weekend website. Merchandise is organized by the name on the order.
Ring recipients and their guests are invited to join us at the Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center. Students are presented their rings by their family or special guests at the Ring Celebration. This rite of passage acknowledges the successes students have achieved as they near the completion of their degrees. Don’t miss out on this TCU Tradition! For more information, please call 817-257-7845
® 5:00–6:00 p.m. | Brown-Lupton University Union Ballroom
Free Family Photos
® 3:00–5:00 p.m. | Dee J. Kelly Alumni & Visitors Center
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Commemorate TCU Family Weekend 2022 with your free family photo. Photo location will be at the end of the Yearbook Pop-Up Experience.
Welcome Reception
® 3:00–4:30 p.m. | Campus Commons
Sophomore Class Pinning
The Sophomore Class Pinning celebrates the return to campus of the previous year’s incoming class. The purpose of the event is to recognize and celebrate the demonstrated intent of sophomores to complete their education at TCU, encourage sophomores to assume their role as rising campus student leaders, and foster among sophomores a stronger connection and deeper affinity to their class and the institution as a whole. Students will participate in a brief ceremony, receive a class pin, and enjoy entertainment.
® 1:00–5:00 p.m. | Brown-Lupton University Union Auditorium
Kick off Family Weekend with free refreshments and live music in the heart of TCU, the Campus Commons.
Ring Celebration
® All Day | See Map on p.20
Campus Trees Self-Guided Audio Tour
For the sixth consecutive year, TCU has earned Tree Campus USA recognition by 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.
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® All Day | See Map on p.22
TCU History & Traditions Self-Guided Audio Tour
TCU is a place of spirited belonging where Horned Frogs have long found connection through our culture and traditions. Learn about the history and traditions that make TCU special on this self-guided audio tour. A map of the tour locations can be found on p.20. Each location has a QR code that, once scanned with a smartphone, activates an audio file about the specific tradition or piece of history at the location.
SATURDAY October 1, 2022
Learn more about the trees on our campus by taking this self-guided audio tour. A map of the tour locations can be found on p.22 . Each location has a QR code that, once scanned with a smartphone, activates an audio file about the specific species at the location.
Fort Worth Contemporary Arts Gallery
Fort Worth Contemporary Arts was established as a satellite space in 2008 to offer a platform for innovative contemporary art from an international context. Its regularly changing exhibition program reflects significant developments in art and often features artists’ work that has never been shown in Texas before or is being made onsite during a residency period. During Family Weekend, Fort Worth Contemporary Arts will feature WAKE, an exhibition featuring new work by Ian Weaver.
® 12:00–5:00 p.m. | 2900 West Berry Street
Ian Weaver’s artistic practice is interdisciplinary in nature and he uses a variety of media including drawing, collage, assemblage, sculpture, photography and film to explore memory and consider how individuals and communities construct their own identities. While his research and approach is centered within a personal and familial investigation of Chicago’s African American community, his work speaks to wider ideas of commemoration and the imagining and fashioning of objects used to create archives. For more information, please visit theartgalleries.tcu.edu
Prior to kickoff make sure to stop by Frog Alley, TCU’s purple-powered pregame party. Enjoy music, food and beverage, sponsor booths, TCU Band and Spirit appearance, and more! Closes 30 minutes prior to kickoff.
® 2 Hours Prior to Kickoff | Frog Alley
Parent & Family Programs Tailgate
® 3 Hours Prior to Kickoff | Stadium Drive
Come see your favorite Horned Frog Football players and coaches as they arrive at Amon G. Carter Stadium and walk through Frog Alley on their way to the locker room. You won’t want to miss this TCU tradition.
Moudy Gallery
During Family Weekend, the Moudy Gallery will feature new works by TCU’s School of Art faculty. For more information, please visit theartgalleries.tcu.edu
Frog Alley
TCU vs. Oklahoma Football
Frog Walk
TCU Spirit March & Pre-Game Show
® 45 Minutes Prior to Kickoff | Frog Alley
Get in the game day spirit by watching the TCU Horned Frog Marching Band and spirit squads march by Frog Alley and into Amon G. Carter Stadium. Make sure you’re in your seats in the Stadium for their stadium pre-game show, starting 20 minutes prior to kickoff.
Experience firsthand the excitement and tradition of TCU Horned Frog Football. For more information, including game time and television coverage details, please visit familyweekend. tcu.edu/football or www.gofrogs.com . Gates open 90 minutes prior to kickoff.
Prior to kickoff, join the Parent & Family Programs for a TCU-style tailgate meal just outside the entrance to Amon G. Carter Stadium. Advance ticket purchase required.
® 1:00–4:00 p.m. | Moudy Building
Located in the same building that houses the TCU School of Art, Moudy Gallery showcases student work, including exhibitions by undergraduates and MFA students. This 900-square-foot space also functions as a responsive place for one-off or pop-up projects that students and faculty develop. TCU regularly shows its support for local professional artists by providing a collaborative environment in the Moudy Gallery as a testing ground for work-in-progress. Exhibitions or events of this kind help artists get involved in numerous ways and significantly benefit TCU students by enabling them to develop their professional networks with the local creative community.
® TBA Based on Kickoff | Kelly Center Lawn
® TBA | Amon G. Carter Stadium
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For the sixth consecutive year, TCU has earned Tree Campus USA recognition by 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 is a place of spirited belonging where Horned Frogs have long found connection through our culture and traditions. Learn about the history and traditions that make TCU special on this self-guided audio tour. A map of the tour locations can be found on p.20. Each location has a QR code that, once scanned with a smartphone, activates an audio file about the specific tradition or piece of history at the location.
® All Day | See Map on p.22
Campus Trees Self-Guided Audio Tour
Kappa Alpha Theta looks forward to seeing you there! For more information, please contact olivia.glode@tcu.edu .
SUNDAY, October 2, 2022
Learn more about the trees on our campus by taking this self-guided audio tour. A map of the tour locations can be found on p.22 . Each location has a QR code that, once scanned with a smartphone, activates an audio file about the specific species at the location.
Family Weekend guests are invited to use the TCU Rec Center free of charge during Family Weekend. Guests must be accompanied by a current TCU student/Rec Center member and must also adhere to all Rec Center policies and procedures. For more information, please visit campusrec.tcu.edu
® All Day | See Map on p.20
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.
® 8:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. | University Recreation Center
TCU History & Traditions Self-Guided Audio Tour
TCU Theta CASA 5K
® 8:30–11:00 a.m. | Frog Fountain
Rec Center Free Guest Weekend
Each year, TCU Kappa Alpha Theta holds the CASA 5K to raise money for their philanthropy, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). All proceeds from the event go to CASA of Tarrant County, which advocates for children in the foster care system and works to find them a forever home. To register, please visit runsignup.com/Race/TX/FortWorth/TCUTheta5K .
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3 University United Methodist Church 2416 West Berry Street
Handicap/ADA Parking
3 Paschal High School 3001 Forest Park Boulevard
Handicapped/ADA parking is available for $20 per space. A valid state-issued handicapped hangtag or license plate will be 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.
Free Game Day Parking
2 St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church 2700 McPherson Avenue
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2 Travis Avenue Baptist Church 800 West Berry Street
Free Shuttle Service
1 Doxology Bible Church 4805 Arborlawn Drive
Football Game Parking
Free shuttle service is available from all remote parking lots listed, beginning 3 hours prior to kickoff. The last shuttle will depart from Amon G. Carter Stadium 45 minutes after the conclusion of the game.
Donor Lot Policies
Donor parking lots open 5 hours prior to 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.
Paid Game Day Parking
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A sign with a QR code is positioned at each location on this map. To hear the audio tour for each species, simply scan the code with your phone’s camera to navigate to the site information and select “Play Audio.
Audio tours narrated by TCU staff members Todd Boling, Deepti Chadee, Yvonne Giovanis, Reece Harty, Danielle Hoefeld, Joe LeConte, Lea McCracken, and Erin Wilson
TCU is a place of spirited belonging where Horned Frogs have long found connection through our culture and traditions. Learn about the history and traditions that make TCU special on this self-guided audio tour.
TCU HISTORY AND TRADITIONS
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A sign with a QR code is positioned at each location on this map. To hear the audio tour for each species, simply scan the code with your phone’s camera to navigate to the site information and select “Play Audio.
CAMPUS TREES TOUR
Audio tours narrated by TCU staff members Todd Boling, Deepti Chadee, Yvonne Giovanis, Reece Harty, Danielle Hoefeld, Joe LeConte, Lea McCracken, and Erin Wilson
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.
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For the sixth consecutive year, TCU has earned Tree Campus USA recognition by 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.
There are a number of eating establishments on campus available to Family Week participants. We encourage you to explore these or the many other outstanding dining options available in Fort Worth.
Dining OptionsOn-Campus
For more information about on-campus dining options, including current hours of operation, please visit dining.tcu.edu/locations
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Brown-Lupton University Union
Looking for a quick breakfast, meal, or snack? Chick-fil-A can meet your needs by serving some of your favorite selections from the Chick-fil-A brand. Chick-fil-A is located on the firstfloor of the Union.
Union Grounds features Starbucks Coffee and serves a variety of both hot and cold coffee beverages.
Union Grounds is located on the first floor of the Union and serves as a hot spot for those in need of coffee, a quick snack, or small meal. It carries a limited line of grocery and sundry items, snacks, and bottled beverages, as well as freshly packaged salads and sushi from the Simply To Go case.
Market Square
Chick-fil-A
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 that offer varying menus changing from breakfast to lunch to dinner. Vegetarian options are available.
Union Grounds
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O’Brien’s
King Family Commons Building
Caliente serves customizable Tex-Mex dishes. The menu offers tacos, burritos, taco salad, queso, salsa, and more.
Magnolias Zero7
The Press is located on the first floor of the King Family Commons and serves as a hot spot for those in need of coffee, a quick snack, or a small meal. It carries a limited line of grocery items, snacks, and bottled beverages as well as freshly packaged salads from the Simply To Go case. The Press features Starbucks Coffee and hot panini sandwiches.
The Press
Magnolias was created to fulfill the growing need of 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.
Caliente
Named after Davey O’Brien, TCU’s Heisman Trophy winner, O’Brien’s features a variety of entrees, including burgers, gyros, grilled cheese, and chicken sandwiches as well as sides such as curly fries and onion rings.
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Bistro Burnett
Tandy Hall
University Recreation Center
Rollin’ n Bowlin’ is located on the main level of the Rec Center. The cafe, founded by two TCU Entrepreneurial Management students, serves acai bowls and other healthy options.
Kinder Cafe
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Rollin’ n Bowlin’
Mary Couts Burnett Library
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.
If you need coffee, pastries, or fruit and you are in the Library, Bistro Burnett is a sure choice. Located in the Mary Couts Burnett Library, this coffee shop offers service five days a week to match a variety of schedules.
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Student Government Association
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. studentactivities.tcu.edu
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Student Activities
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studentactivities.tcu.edu
theCrew
Homecoming October 21-22, 2022 Christmas Tree Lighting
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:
Join us for these upcoming events:
theEnd is a student-led organization that provides highquality 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. studentactivities.tcu.edu
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. sga.tcu.edu
Wishing you a great Family Weekend experience! Let us know how we can help during your time as a Horned Frog Family Member!
Welcome to Family Weekend! We are excited to have you as part of our community at TCU and glad you’re able to join us this weekend. The Office of New Student & Family Programs (NSFP) is your primary point of contact 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 helping you in whatever way possible.
Office of New Student & Family Programs
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The FrogHornedYearbook
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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 history 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 .
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