Welcome B(l)ack BBQ

Event details Date: Wednesday, August 26, 2026 Time: 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Location: Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center Type: Social/Informal Event About this event General Events Calendar home Calendar search Share on Facebook Tweet Email add to calendar contact add an event Event subscriptions General Events Welcome B(l)ack BBQ Welcome B(l)ack BBQ Aug 26, 2026 5:00 - 7:30 pm Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center Social/Informal Event Sponsor Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center E-Mail bnaacc@illinois.edu Views 121 Originating Calendar Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center Here's a description for the Welcome B(l)ack BBQ: Welcome B(l)ack BBQ Come hungry, leave connected! The Welcome B(l)ack BBQ is the perfect way to kick off the new academic year, bringing together new and returning students for an afternoon of free food, music, games, and great company. This beloved annual event is your chance to meet fellow students, engage with members of the Black Faculty and Professionals Alliance, and discover everything the Bruce D. Nesbitt African American Cultural Center (BNAACC) has to offer. Whether you're stepping on campus for the first time or returning for another year, there's a place for you here. Want to get more involved? The BBQ is also your opportunity to sign up for BNAACC committees, including: BNAACC Congratulatory Committee Black History Month Committee Black & Latinx Summit Planning Committee ...and more! Free food. Music. Good vibes. And a community ready to welcome you. This event is open to everyone — so bring a friend, pull up a chair, and get ready to connect! Official event details: https://calendars.illinois.edu/detail/7/33554006