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SUMMARY:Campus closed for winter break\, Administrative and Academic Offices Closed\, No classes held
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/campus-closed-for-winter-break-administrative-and-academic-offices-closed-no-classes-held/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
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UID:8680-1767600000-1767632400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:On or before move-in day tuition\, room\, board and other charges MUST be paid in full or an acceptable payment plan with a minimum of 25% down be established with the Business Office.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/on-or-before-move-in-day-tuition-room-board-and-other-charges-must-be-paid-in-full-or-an-acceptable-payment-plan-with-a-minimum-of-25-down-be-established-with-the-business-office/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T194754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T171027Z
UID:8681-1767600000-1767632400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Opens from Winter Break; Administrative and Academic Offices Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/campus-opens-from-winter-break-administrative-and-academic-offices-open/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T194847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T171034Z
UID:8682-1768204800-1768237200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:All students arrive on campus
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/all-students-arrive-on-campus-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T194948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T194948Z
UID:8683-1768291200-1768323600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Work Program training\, New Student Orientation\, Academic Advising; Registration ends by close of business
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/work-program-training-new-student-orientation-academic-advising-registration-ends-by-close-of-business/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T195026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T171041Z
UID:8684-1768377600-1768410000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Classes begin
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/classes-begin-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20260112T145903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T174342Z
UID:9365-1768406400-1768410000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Convocation
DESCRIPTION:View the MLK Convocation Program (PDF) > \n \n \nBlackburn College Martin Luther King\, Jr. Convocation 2026\nWednesday\, January 14\, 2026 at 4:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium \nKeynote Speaker Dr. Margaret Lawler\nDr. Margaret “Margie” Lawler earned her bachelor’s degree in law enforcement administration from Western Illinois University in 1993 and her Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central Missouri in 1995. In 2019\, she completed her doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Community College Leadership at Ferris State University. \nDr. Lawler’s professional foundation is in Housing and Residential Life\, where she served for more than 18 years. Throughout her career\, she has developed extensive expertise in recruitment\, hiring\, staffing\, diversity initiatives\, and campus-wide programming. She credits her early work in student affairs for shaping her commitment to leading effective DEI spaces and advancing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives across organizations. Collaboration\, relationship-building\, and team\ndevelopment remain central to her leadership approach. She has hosted large-scale programs\, facilitated professional development training\, and continues to mentor doctoral students and former staff. \nIn 2010\, Dr. Lawler transitioned to corporate operations at Caterpillar\, Inc.\, first serving as a Materials Specialist and later being promoted to User Technician at the Corporate Headquarters in Peoria\, Illinois. During this time\, she earned her Six Sigma Green Belt certification—an achievement she considers pivotal in strengthening her process-improvement and operational leadership skills.\nDr. Lawler returned to higher education in 2015 at Illinois Central College\, where she served in two newly created full-time roles: Diverse Faculty Recruiter and Compliance Officer. She also taught freshman seminar courses as an adjunct faculty member\, further supporting student success. In 2019\, she joined the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as an EEO Investigator\, conducting investigations involving discrimination\, harassment\, and other claims within the Office of Access and Equity. \nFollowing a position elimination in 2021 due to national Title IX regulatory changes and the COVID-19 pandemic\, Dr. Lawler embraced an opportunity to shape a new role at Blackburn College. As the institution’s inaugural Executive Director of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion; Chief Diversity Officer; and Title IX Coordinator\, she developed both the institution’s compliance infrastructure and its DEI training programs. She also served as advisor to the Black Student Union and as the Designated School Official for the international student program. \nDr. Lawler’s career is defined by her willingness to lead with purpose and to build foundational programs from the ground up. In May 2023\, she accepted her current inaugural role as the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Officer and Deputy Director of Personnel for the Illinois Secretary of State\, where she leads statewide DEI initiatives. \nDr. Lawler is a proud member of the Graduate Chapter of Epsilon Sigma – Sigma Gamma\nRho Sorority\, Inc. in Springfield\, IL – where she actively volunteers within her community\,\npartners with community leaders and supports programs for the local youth.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/martin-luther-king-jr-convocation-2026/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Admissions,Alumni,Community,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T195111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T171138Z
UID:8685-1768809600-1768842000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:MLK Day Observed. Administrative and Academic Offices Closed; No Classes Held
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/mlk-day-observed-administrative-and-academic-offices-closed-no-classes-held/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T195152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195152Z
UID:8686-1769155200-1769187600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Last day to add a course\, declare a course be taken pass/fail\, or drop a course without a “W”
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/last-day-to-add-a-course-declare-a-course-be-taken-pass-fail-or-drop-a-course-without-a-w/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T195819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195819Z
UID:8688-1773043200-1773075600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Midterm grade rosters due
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/midterm-grade-rosters-due-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T142143Z
UID:8687-1773043200-1773421200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Break Academic Holiday: Administrative Offices Open; Academic Offices Closed; No Classes Held
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spring-break-academic-holiday-administrative-offices-open-academic-offices-closed-no-classes-held/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T195847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195847Z
UID:8689-1773993600-1774026000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Last day to drop a class with a “W” grade
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/last-day-to-drop-a-class-with-a-w-grade-5/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T201009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T201009Z
UID:8690-1774857600-1774890000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Early Registration begins for the Fall 2026 semester
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/early-registration-begins-for-the-fall-2026-semester/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260406T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T201122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T142238Z
UID:8691-1775203200-1775494800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Holiday Administrative and Academic Offices Closed; No Classes Held
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spring-holiday-administrative-and-academic-offices-closed-no-classes-held/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T201331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T201331Z
UID:8692-1776412800-1776445200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Last day of early registration for the Fall 2026 semester
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/last-day-of-early-registration-for-the-fall-2026-semester/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T201510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T201510Z
UID:8693-1777017600-1777050000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Last day to withdraw passing from a class
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/last-day-to-withdraw-passing-from-a-class-3/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T201941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T201941Z
UID:8695-1777363200-1777395600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Student Worker Appreciation Day (SWAD); Administrative and Academic Offices Open; No Classes Held
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/student-worker-appreciation-day-swad-administrative-and-academic-offices-open-no-classes-held/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T201852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T204156Z
UID:8694-1777393800-1777397400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Honors Night
DESCRIPTION:Honors Night Rescheduled to Tuesday\, April 28 Due to Severe Weather\nTonight’s Honors Night reception and ceremony have been canceled due to forecasted severe weather\, including a Tornado Watch and Flood Watch in effect until 9:00 pm\, and recommendation from local emergency officials. \nHonors Night will be rescheduled for tomorrow\, Tuesday\, April 28\, during Student Worker Appreciation Day. The reception in Mahan for award winners and their guests will be from 4:00–4:30 pm\, followed by the ceremony in Bothwell from 4:30–5:30 pm. \nA livestream of the ceremony will be available for those unable to attend at the rescheduled time. \nWe appreciate your understanding and flexibility\, and we look forward to celebrating our students tomorrow.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/honors-night-2026/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Athletics,Faculty & Staff,Students,Work Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260504T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T202528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T202528Z
UID:8696-1777881600-1777914000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Study Day; Administrative and Academic Offices Open; No Classes Held
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/study-day-administrative-and-academic-offices-open-no-classes-held-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T202711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T220553Z
UID:8697-1777939200-1778284799@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Double Instruction Period
DESCRIPTION:DIPS May 2026 (Word Doc) \nMay 5 – 8\, 2026 \n\n\n\nIf your class meets on . . .\nYour final class meeting is\nAt this time\n\n\nMonday @ 8:00 a.m.\nTuesday\, May 5\n1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 9:00 a.m.\nWednesday\, May 6\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 10:00 a.m.\nFriday\, May 8\n10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 11:00 a.m.\nTuesday\, May 5\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 1:00 p.m.\nFriday\, May 8\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 2:00 p.m.\nWednesday\, May 6\n1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 3:00 p.m.\nWednesday\, May 7\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday Night Classes\nWednesday\, May 6\n7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 8:00 a.m.\nThursday\, May 7\n10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 9:30 a.m.\nWednesday\, May 6\n10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 11:00 a.m.\nThursday\, May 7\n3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 1:00 p.m.\nTuesday\, May 5\n 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 2:30 p.m.\nThursday\, May 7\n 1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nTuesday Night Classes\nTuesday\, May 5\n7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nALL DOUBLE INSTRUCTION PERIODS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE REGULAR CLASSROOM. \nALL SENIOR FINAL GRADES ARE DUE BY 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY\, MAY 11\, 2026.\nAll remaining final grades are due by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 \nANY CHANGES TO THIS SCHEDULE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PROVOST.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/double-instruction-period-sp26/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T202823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T202823Z
UID:8698-1778227200-1778259600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Course Instruction Ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/course-instruction-ends-5/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T202906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T202906Z
UID:8699-1778572800-1778605200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Final Grade Rosters Due by 1:00 PM
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/final-grade-rosters-due-by-100-pm-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T203028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T195631Z
UID:8700-1778871600-1778878800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Senior Convocation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/senior-convocation/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T093000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20260325T191503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T191604Z
UID:9634-1778918400-1778923800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Class of 2026 - Senior Send-Off Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Association Board of Directors would like to recognize and celebrate Blackburn College’s Class of 2026 at a Senior Send-Off Breakfast on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 in the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center beginning at 8:00 am. \nEach graduating senior receives a complimentary ticket and is eligible to bring two guests at a cost of $15.00/pp. \nAll graduating seniors and guests must have tickets reserved/purchased before May 10\, 2026. \nQuestions? Contact alumni.relations@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/class-of-2026-senior-send-off-breakfast/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250617T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T141119Z
UID:8701-1778918400-1778950800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:157th Annual Commencement
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/157th-annual-commencement/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20250518T203434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T181342Z
UID:8702-1779091200-1779123600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Administrative and Academic Offices Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/administrative-and-academic-offices-closed/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
DTSTAMP:20260504T172129
CREATED:20260324T193342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T193342Z
UID:9624-1790294400-1790553599@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Homecoming & Family Weekend: Blackburn Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \nSeptember 25 – 27\, Blackburn will host its annual Homecoming and Family Weekend. All roads lead to Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/homecoming-family-weekend-blackburn-road-trip/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Homecoming
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