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Mixer with new classmates
I start grad school in two weeks. The summer start group is supposed to be small, just around 15-20 people, and I wanted to have everyone over that first week for a casual cookout for us to get to know each other. I've heard that the summer group is mostly older, out-of-state students, so it's probably people like me who don't know anyone here.
Class ends at 11:30 on Fridays.
Would you do something on Friday, Saturday or Sunday? Afternoon or evening?
The planner in me wants to pass around a sign up sheet for sides, desserts, etc, but I know that's dorky 
Would you just say "bring a dish to share?" I can't afford to feed 20 people on my student budget lol, so people really do need to bring things.
Re: Mixer with new classmates
Hi! (I just went out with my DH for our first "date night" since February...so I'm a little tipsy) anyways - in my humble opinion DO IT. There is nothing wrong with asking folks to bring something to a casual mixer. Have fun - I'm sure they will appreciate it.
Cheers and Congratulations!
I agree with PP. If you are worried about what day, ask what is usually best for everyone. Then have them bring a dish to share, and it will be great.
As a side note- I wish I could do the same. My grad school is online though.