The CENPA community typically holds a lunchtime barbecue in the middle of summer quarter. Past main dishes include burgers (meat and vegetarian), steaks, and salmon, but every year may bring something new. Family members are welcome and their attendance helps make the barbecue special.
The barbecue will be scheduled a few weeks to a month in advance based on a show of hands in Monday meeting. It's typically funded by donations (typical values: $5 for grad students and postdocs, $10 for faculty and staff). Undergraduate employees eat for free. The event is usually held on the east lawn (the same side of the building as the tank farm for the tandem accelerator).