Ridge Lea Larry holds court with, from left, retired geology staff member Dave Borden; Cathy Ullman, senior information security analyst, School of Dental Medicine; Katie Darling, associate dean for academic services, Graduate School of Education; Jason Briner, professor of geology; alumnus Dino Zack; and Matthew Fowler and Tom Glose, both students.

Dave Borden, retired geology staff member and Ridge Lea Larry's "handler," points to Larry's shadow.

Alison Lagowski, assistant to the chair, is a key organizer of the annual event.

Preparing lunch.

Attendees stepped inside to enjoy a little warmth with their food.

It wouldn't be a Groundhog Day cookout without the traditional groundhog cookies!