The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will kick off another school year with the annual BBQ @Bailey all-campus picnic on Wednesday, Sept. 12. 

The event will celebrate the return of students to campus with free food and fun from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on the grounds in front of the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center.

Whole Hog Cafe will cater the event with desserts provided by Community Bakery, while radio station 106.7 the Ride will broadcast live. Student-athlete volunteers will serve lunch, while games and prizes will be provided throughout the event.

Students are encouraged to stop by, take a photo at the UA Little Rock photo booth, play Baggo, and learn how they can already take advantage of exclusive opportunities as a student member of the Alumni Association.  

All attendees can also take this opportunity to join the Alumni Association. Your Alumni Association membership will support student scholarships, plus members can now utilize over 150,000 discounts and benefits through the new UA Little Rock Alumni Advantage program Additionally, new and current members will receive a free t-shirt. Faculty and staff can join for discounted rate of $30 per year, and students can join for only $10 per year.

BBQ @Bailey is sponsored the UA Little Rock Office of the Chancellor and the Office of Alumni and Development.