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McCoy's Chili Smackdown is tomorrow!

Two people with chilis for heads are in a boxing ring with flames all around

Bring your best chili to compete against the great chefs of West Ridge. Not cooking? Buy samples and vote for the knockout chili!

Bring your friends, coworkers, and students to taste-test the chili and vote for your favorites 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 in the Elvey Building Globe Room.

Please enter your chili in the contest by signing up here or emailing Crystal Ruerup, ceruerup@alaska.edu right away to secure your spot — the earlier the better!

Five bucks buys you chili heads five chili samples and three votes. Buy additional votes for $1 each. All proceeds will support the new GI Grad Student Research Fund.

This year, we're also celebrating Bob McCoy’s 15th anniversary as director of the GI. Come enjoy a cup of chili with Bob while supporting a great cause!

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