Thursday, August 23, 2012

UIS Athletics to host kickoff barbecue

The University of Illinois Springfield will hold a meet-and-greet event with the school’s student-athletes and coaches 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at The Recreation and Athletic Center.

The Prairie Stars Backyard BBQ will feature free food, live music, backyard games and giveaways. UIS Student Affairs and Intercollegiate Athletics are hosting the kick-off event.

The BBQ was featured in a August 23, 2012, article in the State Journal-Register.

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