MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Dakota Wesleyan University’s Blue & White Days headline this weekend’s happenings, with a guest lecture, alumni celebrations and sporting events scheduled Friday through Sunday.
Friday: Opperman Lecture with Terry Grindstaff
DWU graduate Terry Grindstaff, Class of 1999, will present the Opperman Lecture at 11 a.m. Oct. 9 in the Tiger Café at McGovern Library. The event is free and open to everyone, with a livestream available. Event details.
Friday: Alumni Happy Hour
Blue & White Days includes an alumni happy hour Oct. 9, offering former Tigers an opportunity to reconnect. See the calendar listing for gathering details.
Friday: 1976 Football Team’s 50th Reunion
DWU will celebrate the 1976 football team’s 50th reunion Friday evening as part of its weekend festivities. Event details.
Friday: DWU Volleyball vs. Doane
The Tigers host Doane at the Christen Family Athletic Center for Alumni Night. Junior varsity play begins at 6 p.m., followed by varsity at 7:30 p.m. Event details.
Saturday: Blue & White Days Parade
The Homecoming Parade begins at 10 a.m. Oct. 10 on Mitchell’s Main Street. Event details.
Saturday: DWU Blue and White Days Homecoming Football Game
DWU looks to add its fourth win of the year to the Homecoming festivities as the Tigers play host to Concordia (NE). Kickoff gets underway at 1:30 p.m. Event details.
Saturday: DWU Volleyball vs. Hastings
DWU hosts Hastings at the Christen Family Athletic Center, with junior varsity at 3:30 p.m. and varsity at 5 p.m. Event details.
Sunday: DWU JV Men’s Soccer vs. Morningside JV
Sunday’s calendar includes Dakota Wesleyan’s junior varsity men’s soccer matchup against Morningside JV on Oct. 11. Check the event listing for game details.
Sunday: DWU Blue & White Days Homecoming Choir and Bells Concert
The Ron and Sheilah Gates Department of Music Celebrates Blue & White Days with a Choir and Bells Concert at 2 p.m. at the DWU Sherman Center. Event details