November marks the celebrated rivalry between U-M and Ohio State — not just on the football field, but also in donating blood during the 27th annual Blood Battle through Nov. 21. An American Red Cross worker, above left, speaks with LSA undergraduate student Brittany Quinn as she gives blood. Lightning Love band members, below left, Aaron Diehl, drums, his sister Leah on keyboard and vocals, and Ben Collins, guitar and vocals, perform on the Diag to encourage people to take part in the Blood Battle. Upcoming Blood Battle dates: Nov. 10: 2-8 p.m. Michigan Union, Pendleton; 3-9 p.m. Bursley Hall, East Lounge; Nov. 11: 2-8 p.m. Michigan Union, Anderson; 2-8 p.m. South Quad; Nov. 12: 2-8 p.m. Mosher Jordan; 2-8 p.m. Michigan Union, Pendleton; Nov. 13: 2-8 p.m. Michigan Union, Pendleton; 2-8 p.m. Mary Markley; Nov. 14: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Michigan Union, Anderson; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. School of Nursing; 2-8 p.m. East Hall, Atrium; Nov. 16: 9 a.m.-9 p.m. St. Mary’s Student Parish; Nov. 17: 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Institute for Social Research; 2-8 p.m. Michigan Union, Ballroom; Nov. 18: 2-8 p.m. Michigan Union, Ballroom; 2-8 p.m. Michigan League, Ballroom; Nov. 19: noon-6 p.m. Pierpont Commons; 2-8 p.m. Michigan Union, Ballroom; Nov. 20: 2-8 p.m. Michigan Union, Ballroom; Nov. 21: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. School of Dentistry; 2-8 p.m. East Quad, Cafeteria; 2-8 p.m. Michigan Union, Pendleton. To make an appointment go to www.givelife.org and enter the sponsor code: goblue. For more information e-mail [email protected]. (Top photo by Scott Soderberg, U-M Photo Services; lower photo by Todd McKinney)
