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The annual back-to-school #WeAreUNMC BBQ and Student Involvement Fair will be held Wednesday, Aug. 26, from 3:30-6 p.m. Food and games will be held outdoors on the Ruth & Bill Scott Student Plaza. The involvement fair will be located inside the UNMC Center for Healthy Living.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This campus-wide event attracts almost 900 attendees each year and requires many volunteers to be successful. Anyone who is interested in helping can sign up online to volunteer.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registered student organizations, employee resource groups, UNMC departments and offices, along with sponsors and community partners, are invited to host an informational table at the involvement fair. Reserve a table online.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With questions, contact the Student Life Involvement and Development Office (SLIDO)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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