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Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville

https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/

Close-up of Blackburn-themed golf tees.

B Club Golf Tournament

The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters will host their annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at Carlinville Country Club’s 9-hole course. Tournament fees include cart and greens fees, boxed lunch, and unlimited drinks. Compete in women’s and men’s challenges with prizes. Four players to a team. $400.00/team or $100.00/pp. Limited spots available. Registration Required. https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/b-club-golf-outing/ https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/homecoming-registration/ https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/   […]

Wide shot of the firepit at Jaenke's patio. The area around the firepit is decorated with pillows and pumpkins.

Blackburn Family Picnic (Demuzio Campus Center)

Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville

Blackburn Family Picnic will now be held in the Demuzio Campus Center! Previously: All alumni, students, family, faculty, and staff are invited to the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center for our Blackburn Family Picnic on the Patio. The welcome picnic is a great way to get into the rhythm of Homecoming and Family Weekend […]

A slice of pie on the table of a catered luncheon for Homecoming at Blackburn College

Golden Beaver Society Luncheon

Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville

Did you graduate in 1974 or earlier? If so, we salute you and are so happy to have you back on campus! Be sure to make plans to join us as you become a member of the Golden Beavers Society and reminisce with fellow Beavers who graduated 50+ years ago. A luncheon for this elite […]

Wide shot of the South entrance of Graham Hall.
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Residence Hall Open House

Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville

Your residence hall was your home away from home during your college years. Your room was the place you decked out with memories from home, plastered posters on the walls, and ignored the pile of laundry in the corner. It was your spot to crash after a long day of classes or work. It's where […]

Homecoming Gallery Show from 2022, featuring a lawn mower with a parachute trailing behind, an ammunition box with a plant growing

The Patricia Wier Mynka Memorial Art Exhibition

Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery - Visual Arts Center

The Blackburn College Art Department hosts an exhibition in the Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery of Art in the Visual Arts Center. Homecoming Gallery Show Showcasing Suzy Farren Artist Suzy Farren will showcase her work beginning September 27 as part of the Patricia Wier Mynka Memorial Art Exhibition, held each year during Blackburn's Homecoming & Family […]

Three Blackburn students pose on stage during the annual awarding of Homecoming Court

Homecoming Coronation (Dawes Gymnasium at 4:45)

Dawes Gymnasium

Coronation will now be held in DAWES GYMNASIUM at 4:45 pm. This will take place right before warm-ups for the Homecoming Volleyball Game. Make sure to come out and watch Coronation and hang out to see Court Member and Co-Captain of the Volleyball Team, Cara Pence, play.

Shot of the entrance to the McKinley House. The front of the house is decorated with Fall themed ornaments and pumpkins.

Meet Up at McKinley (Mahan Science Building)

Mahan Science Building

Due to inclement weather, "Meet Up at McKinley" has been moved to Mahan Science Building. Previously: Join President Larry and First Lady Cathy Lee on the grounds of McKinley House as they host a backyard barbeque. Enjoy a casual dinner with fellow Blackburnians, take in the beautiful campus views from atop McKinley hill, and toast […]

Old photo of Blackburn football player running the ball

Blackburn Football Reunion

Woodson Hall

Reconnect with former teammates, reminisce about the unforgettable moments on and off the field, and create new memories with the Blackburn College community. The weekend will begin with a welcome reception, followed by the highlight of the event – a friendly and fun-filled flag football game featuring our former players. Registration required.   https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/football-reunion/ https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/homecoming-registration/ […]

Cocktails and Karaoke at Homecoming - string lights and a fire pit reveal a gathering of people as they sing the night away on Jaenke Patio

Cocktails and Karaoke

Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville

Have a main character moment at this popular Homecoming event. If you’ve never tried karaoke before you will not regret it! Come join us for a few cheeky cocktails and karaoke to your heart’s content. DJ Bella Event and DJ Services will be spinning the tunes all night long! Cash bar and snack bar will […]

Magical Mayhem

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville

FOUR MAGICAL ENTERTAINERS THREE MAGICIANS TWO HOURS ONE NIGHT Four Blackburn alumni return to campus to present an incredible magic show full of whimsy, amazing illusions, and a lot of laughs! Come join three professional magicians and one incredible magicians assistant for a reunion show at Bothwell Auditorium. Sue (Patschull) Talkington '85 Randy (Professor Longhair) […]