Homecoming activities continue at Missouri Western State University this week.

They’ve organized a blood drive Wednesday and Thursday. You can donate at Hoff Conference Rooms 218-219 in the Blum Student Union from 10am until 4pm, or you can donate blood at your local blood bank and tweet your picture to @MWSUAlumni.

Thursday, Oct. 10 Battle of the Bands concert, 6 p.m., Looney Complex arena.

Friday, Oct. 11 Alumni Golf Tournament, 10 a.m., Fairview Golf Course. Registration is $40 per person. Call 816-271-5670 to register.

Alumni Awards Banquet, 5:45 p.m. reception; 6:30 p.m. dinner; Fulkerson Center. Award recipients include:
*Distinguished Alumni Award: Jack Jeffers ’82, Col. Michael Pankau ’84
*Distinguished Faculty Award: Dr. Cary Chevalier, associate professor of biology
*GOLD Award (Graduates of the Last Decade): Dan Bradford ’04, Candice Day Quarles ’05
*Herb (’35) and Peggy Iffert Award for Outstanding Service to the University: Barbara Crumley

Griffon soccer vs. Washburn University, 7 p.m., Spratt Memorial Stadium

Saturday, Oct. 12 Homecoming Parade, 9:30 a.m., downtown St. Joseph
***Arts Beats and Treats, 11 a.m., Remington Hall Atrium. Bring the kids after the parade for hands-on art projects, a visit by the creatures of Casey’s Creatures, the Balloon Dude, food and games. This event is free and open to everyone.
***The Game of College Life Tailgate, 11:30 a.m., Lot H. Party with the Office of Admissions, the Student Government Association and the Alumni Association before the big game.
***Griffon football vs. Northeastern State, 1:30 p.m., Spratt Memorial Stadium.