Missouri S&T staff are invited to participate in Staff Appreciation Day activities on Friday, Oct. 30.

9:30 a.m. | Halloween parade
The Puck
Join children from the Child Development Center for a Halloween parade. Participants are welcome to bring treats or small giveaways.

10 a.m. | Pumpkin painting
Oval green, Havener Arrival Complex
Registration is full.

11 a.m. | S&T Amazing Race
Oval green
Compete in a team-based challenge featuring activities hosted by colleges and departments. Register online.

11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch
Havener Arrival Complex
Enjoy lunch with colleagues. Food trucks will be located near the underground parking garage, and free hot dogs, popcorn and drinks will be available near the Innovation Lab while supplies last.

11 a.m. | Basket raffle opens
Innovation Forum
Browse raffle baskets and enter for a chance to win. Tickets are $1 each or six for $5. Winners will be announced at 1 p.m. Departments interested in donating a basket may email staffcouncil@mst.edu. Purchase tickets online or at the event.

11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Chili and soup cook-off
Outside the Innovation Lab
Enter a favorite recipe or sample entries with a donation. The winner will be announced at 12:30 p.m. Register online.

Noon | Staff Halloween costume contest judging
Innovation Forum
Categories include best overall, most creative, best group costume, best DIY, best pop culture reference and people’s choice.

1 p.m. | Rain gutter regatta
Oval green
Race miniature sailboats in a friendly competition. Register online.

All day | Thank-you grams
Online
Send a personalized message and small gift to a colleague for $3. Orders will be accepted through Thursday, Oct. 30, for delivery during the week of Nov. 9. Order thank-you grams online.