students pour ketchup on sausagesHappy students add toppings to their free grub during the 2012 Campus Community Barbecue.

Free barbecue lunch to toast start of school year

The entire campus community—students, faculty and staff—is invited to celebrate the start of the academic year with a free barbecue on Thursday, September 18, from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the Student Courtyard between Dillon and Memorial halls.

This event will proceed rain or shine and promises live entertainment along with a sausage, a bag of potato chips and a drink, served by campus celebrities absolutely gratis to all comers (while supplies last). There’s even a meatless option for vegetarian and vegan diners.

The barbecue is hosted by Special Events, Office of the President, with support from the Alumni Association and Food and Catering Services.