Dear Blackburn family,
 
Given the uncertainty of the days ahead, we regret to inform you that Blackburn will not host Homecoming Weekend on campus this year. As you can imagine, this was a difficult decision to make, but it is the responsible one given the ongoing public health concerns. We feel it would be ill-advised to ask you to travel from across the nation to gather on campus. We all recognize the importance of mitigating the spread of COVID-19 by reducing large gatherings, but perhaps even more specifically, we can’t put at risk those who have proven to be the most vulnerable to the virus.  
 
Of course, we want you to experience time-honored Homecoming traditions with your classmates, but your health and well-being and that of our Blackburn Community—students, staff, faculty and friends included—is top priority.
 
There has been unanimous agreement that moving to a virtual Homecoming celebration would be the best, most responsible choice for Blackburn, its students and alumni, and the broader community.  Specific events and activities related to the modified approach are in the early stages of planning. Updates will be provided as soon as possible.  Blackburn’s first Virtual Homecoming will be celebrated September 25-26, 2020!

Lauren E.B. Dodge
Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Blackburn College
 

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