Events

News and events listings for Blackburn College.

Blackburn Intramural Gaming League (IGL)

Blackburn Intramural Gaming League (IGL) is looking for new participants! Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun environment to compete […]

Illinois Epilepsy Support Resources Fair

Hosted by Blackburn & Beyond Illinois Epilepsy Support Resources Fair Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Auxiliary Dining Room, DCC Join us as we discuss the services that Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources can provide. Informational sessions will be held from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Pick up snacks and swag! For more details, call Leanne at […]

Hope for Humanization: A Conversation on Social Justice & Second Chances

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

Blackburn College will host Dr. Larry D. Terry II, a distinguished criminal and restorative justice scholar, author and leader. Currently Vice President for Outreach at Penn State University, Terry will speak on “The Hope for Humanization: A Conversation on Social Justice & Second Chances.” This event, part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series […]

Celebrate Finals Week With Best Buddies

Lumpkin Library

Join us at Lumpkin Library Friday, April 26 at 5pm for an end-of-semester pizza party! Enjoy some pizza, games, and connecting with your peers before finals week.

Admitted Student Day

Admitted Student Day is for students that have committed to Blackburn, by submitting their tuition deposit, to register for classes and get a feel for a day in the life […]

LD 225 Class to Host 3rd Annual Blackburn College Springfest

Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL

Join us for Springfest on April 27, 2024. Small activities, crafts, yard games, cash bar, and sand volleyball will be available between 10 am to 4 pm in various locations including outside of North Hall, inside Graham Hall’s parlor, outside of DCC, and outside of Jaenke on the patio. On and off campus vendors will […]

Spring Semi-Formal

Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

Mark your calendars: The Campus Activities Board is excited to present the Spring Semi-Formal on Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 - 11:00 pm in DCC. Dance the Night Away in Barbieland or join the Kendom in Buzz's Hideout. Don't forget to check out the Resource Center for outfit inspiration. Contact cab@blackburn.edu or alia.stewart@blackburn.edu with any questions!

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

Join the Campus Activities Board in Jaenke Alumni Center for Milkshake Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm! This event will occur every Monday unless otherwise noted or the campus is closed. Every time you come to this event, you will receive a sticker on your CAB Card, AND attendance will be taken for House Cup […]

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Field Day

Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL

Field Day is an event where students and staff all come together to support and host a fun day for students and people in the community who are neurodiverse. The College's Council for Exceptional Children chapter will host local Macoupin Center For The Developmentally Disabled (MCDD) and transitional programs out of Carlinville Middle and High […]

Humanities Salon

Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn, and tea and cakes were served. To honor this tradition and establish a creative community at Blackburn for writers, artists, performers, and lovers of all art, the English & […]