All-campus #WeAreUNMC BBQ set for Aug. 28

Graphic promoting the #WeAreUNMC BBQ

Celebrate the start of the new school year with the #WeAreUNMC BBQ on Wednesday, Aug. 28.

Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend the all-campus BBQ from 3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Center for Healthy Living on the activity courts. (Please note that the event has been moved inside from the Ruth & Bill Scott Student Plaza.)

Everyone in attendance is encouraged to show their campus spirit by wearing UNMC or Ellie the Lab attire.

Enjoy free food (while supplies last), music and backyard games. This year’s menu items will be a pulled BBQ beef sandwich, veggie burger, pulled Memphis BBQ chicken sandwich and a halal option featuring a chicken and vegetable kabob served over rice. Sides and a drink will be provided.

Volunteers are needed, and positions include event set-up and cleanup, beverage and game stations, giveaway tables and other activities. Shifts vary between 10 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. To volunteer, sign up online.

Each year, the UNMC Office of Sustainability strives to make this event a zero-waste success, ensuring that 90% of the waste generated is diverted from landfills. This year, the office aims to surpass last year’s diversion rate of 74%. Join the effort by volunteering with the Office of Sustainability at this event by signing up online.

5 comments

  1. Lisa Sund says:

    Why was it already moved inside this year??

    1. John Keenan says:

      Due to space and construction around the green space, the planning committee determined the alternate location at the Center for Healthy Living was best suited for this year.

      1. Lisa Sund says:

        Thank you!! Didn’t realize there was construction around there.

  2. Sarah D says:

    Do you know where we can get those fabulous tie dye shirts that they had yesterday??? I missed getting one… They should make them available to purchase.

    1. Jeffrey Robb says:

      Hi, Sarah. A limited number of the #WeAreUNMC BBQ tie dye T-shirts will be available in the UNMC Bookstore soon. Thanks!

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