The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will celebrate the start of the fall semester and welcome the return of students and employees to campus with BBQ at Bailey Tuesday, Oct. 12.

The tailgating-style event will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Bailey Alumni and Friends Center on the UA Little Rock campus.

Hosted by the UA Little Rock Alumni Association, the picnic is a wonderful way for students, employees, alumni, and friends of the university to enjoy some great barbecue, fellowship, and fun.

Whole Hog Cafe will cater the event. Students are encouraged to stop by, visit with student organizations, take a selfie with the UA Little Rock backdrop, play Baggo, and mingle with other students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

UA Little Rock supporters can sign up for the Alumni Association to support scholarships for deserving students. Faculty and staff can join for $30, and students can join for $10. The UA Little Rock Trojan Food Pantry will be accepting donations of canned food items.

BBQ at Bailey is sponsored by Whole Hog Cafe, Community Bakery, Klassik Entertainment, the UA Little Rock Office of the Chancellor, and the Office of Alumni and Development.