Campus fraternities and sororities gathered and grilled at the Campus Pond Sunday for their annual “Welcome Back Barbecue.”

Bob Dudolski, adviser for Greek affairs, and the Panhellenic and Interfraternity councils, the Greek governing bodies, organized the event.

Fraternities and sororities involved with the councils were asked to donate $100 to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The donations allowed members to participate in the MDA’s “Walk Around the Pond Backwards,” which also was held Sunday.

Other students and community members were asked to donate $1 to participate, Andrea Taylor, a senior elementary education major, said.

Taylor, president of the Panhellenic Council, said the barbecue’s goal was to raise $1,500.

She said a check for the amount raised at the barbecue will be presented to the MDA Sept. 2 on Channel 3 WCLA.

“This is the first year we’ve done anything for MDA. This is to show that sororities and fraternities aren’t just about drinking,” Taylor said.

The event appealed to Danielle Steinkamp, a junior middle level education major.

“I think it’s awesome to get people out and to have fun,” Steinkamp said. “It’s free food.”

The fraternities and sororities provided information tables and registration information for those interested in upcoming rush.

“We’re really excited. We’re hoping it’s not just sororities and fraternities – that other students and people from the community come today,” Taylor said.