The AACC Community Kickoff Cookout is a signature annual event that brings together students, faculty, staff, and community members to celebrate the start of a new academic year. Hosted outdoors during the early weeks of the fall semester, the cookout creates a welcoming and festive atmosphere where members of the UConn community can gather, reconnect, and meet new faces.

With music filling the air, games on the lawn, and a variety of classic cookout favorites served fresh, the event offers the perfect space to relax and recharge while embracing the energy and spirit of the African American Cultural Center. Whether you're a returning student or new to campus, the cookout is a great opportunity to learn more about the AACC’s mission, upcoming programs, and the many ways to get involved throughout the year.

Come for the food, stay for the community, and start the semester off right with the AACC!