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SUMMARY:Choir Concert: Schubert’s Mass in G Major
DESCRIPTION:The season concludes with a significant choral event as Blackburn College’s three choirs—College Choir\, Conservatory Choir\, and Community Choir—join forces to perform Schubert’s Mass in G Major. \nThis concert represents the culmination of the Music program’s renewed commitment to fostering community connections. With funding from the Illinois Arts Council\, Blackburn launched the Conservatory Choir in the fall\, offering high school students from districts without music programs a choral experience. Additionally\, the College reintroduced the Community Choir\, a reimagined version of the previously established community ensemble that had been inactive since the pandemic. While each choir performed separately last semester\, this concert marks the first time all three ensembles will unite for a major work. \nAdding to the evening’s significance\, Blackburn’s music majors will premiere their original compositions\, developed through mentorship with award-winning Nashville songwriter Dr. Kim McLean. Students composed and arranged their works for choir and orchestra\, and each will perform as the soloist on their piece—an unparalleled opportunity to gain real-world experience in songwriting and performance. \nFor additional details\, ticket reservations\, or inquiries\, please contact music@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/choir-concert-schuberts-mass-in-g-major/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250505T183000
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SUMMARY:Education Research Poster Presentations
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College Education majors will be presenting their research projects through a poster presentation on May 5\, 2025 at 5:00pm in Woodson A. There will be six presenters spread throughout the room and attendees will be able to walk between the presentations and learn about the students’ research projects. The presentations will close at 6:30pm.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/education-research-poster-presentations/
LOCATION:Woodson Hall
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250506
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250510
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UID:8477-1746489600-1746835199@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Double Instruction Period - Spring 2025
DESCRIPTION:DIPS May 2025 (PDF) \nMay 6 – 9\, 2025 \n\n\n\nIf your class meets on . . .\nYour final class meeting is\nAt this time\n\n\nMonday @ 8:00 a.m.\nThursday\, May 8\n10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 9:00 a.m.\nWednesday\, May 7\n3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 10:00 a.m.\nFriday\, May 9\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 11:00 a.m.\nThursday\, May 8\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 12:00 p.m.\nTuesday\, May 6\n1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 1:00 p.m.\nWednesday\, May 7\n1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 2:00 p.m.\nTuesday\, May 6\n10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 3:00 p.m.\nWednesday\, May 7\n10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 8:00 a.m.\nThursday\, May 8\n1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 9:30 a.m.\nWednesday\, May 7\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 11:00 a.m.\nTuesday\, May 6\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 1:00 p.m.\nFriday\, May 9\n 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 2:30 p.m.\nThursday\, May 8\n 3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.\n\n\nTuesday Night Classes\nTuesday\, May 6\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 9:00 A.M. ON TUESDAY\, MAY 13\, 2025.\nAll remaining final grades are due by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, May 14\, 2025 \nANY CHANGES TO THIS SCHEDULE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PROVOST.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/double-instruction-period-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250517T120000
DTSTAMP:20251201T141119Z
CREATED:20240627T155229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T141119Z
UID:6977-1747477800-1747483200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:156th Annual Commencement
DESCRIPTION:Commencement – Saturday\, May 17\, at 10:30 am (Hudson Quad)\nView the digital program – Class of 2025 Commencement Program \nLearn more about Graduation >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/156th-annual-commencement-spring-2025/
LOCATION:Hudson Quad
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250712T170000
DTSTAMP:20250204T200315Z
CREATED:20250204T200315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250204T200315Z
UID:8160-1752307200-1752339600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:New Student Orientation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/new-student-orientation/
CATEGORIES:Academics,Admissions,Athletics,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students,Work Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250825
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250830
DTSTAMP:20250519T204118Z
CREATED:20250519T204118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T204118Z
UID:8606-1756080000-1756511999@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Week of Welcome - Aug 25-29
DESCRIPTION:Week of Welcome\nOrientation and work training for all new students\nLD 170 students\nWork training for returning students\nAcademic advising
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/week-of-welcome-aug-25-29/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Faculty & Staff,Students,Work Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T160000
DTSTAMP:20250519T204337Z
CREATED:20250519T204337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T204337Z
UID:8607-1756800000-1756828800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:First Day of Semester-Long Classes
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/first-day-of-semester-long-classes/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Faculty & Staff,Students,Work Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T170000
DTSTAMP:20250617T192154Z
CREATED:20250617T192154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T192154Z
UID:8665-1756800000-1756832400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:First day of semester-long classes; all college convocation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/first-day-of-semester-long-classes-all-college-convocation/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250902T170000
DTSTAMP:20250829T132243Z
CREATED:20250519T204506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T132243Z
UID:8609-1756828800-1756832400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:All College Convocation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/all-college-convocation-2025/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Faculty & Staff,Students,Work Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250905T180000
DTSTAMP:20250903T133317Z
CREATED:20250903T133317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T133317Z
UID:9004-1757088000-1757095200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Opening Reception: Jeff Vaughn's "Elements of Stone and Water"
DESCRIPTION:Opening reception featuring Jeff Vaughn’s paintings\, drawings and photography. This artist captures the feeling of stone and water in all mediums. A fitting way to relax after the first week of classes. \nOpening Reception for artist Jeff Vaughn\nSharon K Sandfort Gallery In The Visual Arts Center\nFriday\, September 5 – 4:00 pm \nContact Professor Jody Jedlicka for more information.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/opening-reception-jeff-vaughns-elements-of-stone-and-water/
LOCATION:Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery – Visual Arts Center
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250927T120000
DTSTAMP:20250825T182139Z
CREATED:20250731T163158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T182139Z
UID:8862-1758970800-1758974400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Join Us in Remembering Professor Gerry Albins
DESCRIPTION:Join Us in Remembering Professor Gerry Albins\nSaturday\, September 27\, 2025 at 11:00 am\nClegg Chapel\, Blackburn College \nWe would love to have you share a few words and memories of Gerry. Please RSVP using the address: https://tinyurl.com/gerryalbins
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/join-us-in-remembering-professor-gerry-albins/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Homecoming,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20250815T185419Z
CREATED:20250815T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185419Z
UID:8944-1759428000-1759435200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Spooky & Proud Salon
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our 4th annual celebration of the spooky and the LGBTQ+! October is the month for Halloween and LGBTQ+ history\, so come share your favorite creations on those themes. Costumes encouraged! \nHistorically\, 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 & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-spooky-proud-salon/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20251017T180159Z
CREATED:20250929T153302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180159Z
UID:9161-1760785200-1760806800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Folk Festival with City of Carlinville (Bothwell Auditorium)
DESCRIPTION:This semester’s staged production is occurring in collaboration with the City of Carlinville on Saturday\, October 18th at 11:00 am. \nDue to inclement weather\, the event will move from Tom Thumb Park to Bothwell Auditorium on the Blackburn College campus. \nThis performance will feature students performing both traditional and modern folk music along with accompanying guests from the community. The event will feature folk art\, poetry and food as well as music. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/folk-festival-with-city-of-carlinville-tom-thumb-park/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20250815T185419Z
CREATED:20250815T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185419Z
UID:8945-1762452000-1762459200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Campfire Salon
DESCRIPTION:Wear your coziest flannels for a Salon around the fire! Bring us your most chilling mysteries\, your favorite family lore\, and your best outdoor-themed creations. \nHistorically\, 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 & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-campifre-salon/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T183000
DTSTAMP:20250929T154551Z
CREATED:20250929T152811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T154551Z
UID:9162-1762533000-1762540200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Petronel Malan\, Grammy Nominated Pianist (ISMTA Conference)
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College is hosting this year’s Illinois State Music Teacher’s Association (ISMTA) conference. The featured performance of concert guest artist\, Grammy-nominee South African pianist Petronel Malan\, is free and open to the public. The performance will be on Friday\, November 7th\, at 4:30 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/petronel-malan-grammy-nominated-pianist-ismta-conference/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T220000
DTSTAMP:20251118T231058Z
CREATED:20251118T222310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T231058Z
UID:9326-1763751600-1763762400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Play "A Doll's House"
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21 at 7 pm\nSaturday\, November 22 at 7 pm\nSunday\, November 23 at 2 pm\n\nBlackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. \nThe play follows Nora\, a housewife\, as she is forced to confront the realities of her past and the personal cost of the illusion of perfection. The now-famous title of the play “A Doll’s House” is symbolic of Nora’s view of her life as if she were outside of it\, like a doll. \nAdmission is FREE for Blackburn students\, faculty\, and staff. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10. \nFor more information please contact theatre@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/fall-play-a-dolls-house/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T220000
DTSTAMP:20251118T231105Z
CREATED:20251118T222552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T231105Z
UID:9327-1763838000-1763848800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Play "A Doll's House"
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21 at 7 pm\nSaturday\, November 22 at 7 pm\nSunday\, November 23 at 2 pm\n\nBlackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. \nThe play follows Nora\, a housewife\, as she is forced to confront the realities of her past and the personal cost of the illusion of perfection. The now-famous title of the play “A Doll’s House” is symbolic of Nora’s view of her life as if she were outside of it\, like a doll. \nAdmission is FREE for Blackburn students\, faculty\, and staff. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10. \nFor more information please contact theatre@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/fall-play-a-dolls-house-2/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T170000
DTSTAMP:20251118T231048Z
CREATED:20251118T222733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T231048Z
UID:9328-1763906400-1763917200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Play "A Doll's House"
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21 at 7 pm\nSaturday\, November 22 at 7 pm\nSunday\, November 23 at 2 pm\n\nBlackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. \nThe play follows Nora\, a housewife\, as she is forced to confront the realities of her past and the personal cost of the illusion of perfection. The now-famous title of the play “A Doll’s House” is symbolic of Nora’s view of her life as if she were outside of it\, like a doll. \nAdmission is FREE for Blackburn students\, faculty\, and staff. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10. \nFor more information please contact theatre@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/fall-play-a-dolls-house-3/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T180000
DTSTAMP:20251125T171143Z
CREATED:20251125T171143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T171143Z
UID:9343-1764950400-1764957600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Senior Seminar Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The senior art class of 2026 will be showcasing their final projects on Friday\, December 5th! Enjoy an evening of presentations\, art\, and refreshments. Some work will be available for purchase. \nExhibiting artists will be Liv Leemon\, Brooke Naumann\, El Thompson\, Belle Lansaw\, and Arlo Ward. Presentations start at 4:00 PM in Bothwell Auditorium and the reception will take place from 4:30–6:00 PM in the Sharon K. Sandfort art gallery in the Visual Arts Center. \nCome support our senior artists!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/senior-seminar-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000
DTSTAMP:20251111T170624Z
CREATED:20250929T153427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T170624Z
UID:9163-1765116000-1765123200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Christmas at Blackburn
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s annual holiday tradition\, Christmas at Blackburn\, is a beautiful ‘lessons and carols’ service that includes many of the most beloved hymns of Christmas sung by the Blackburn College\, and Community choirs. The Rev. Dr. Carter Aikin presides over the service\, which also includes congregational singing\, scripture read by members of the Blackburn and greater Carlinville community\, and prayers. This year\, for the first time\, there will be two times available to attend this concert. Join us Sunday\, December 7th at either 2:00 pm or 7:00 pm in Clegg Chapel in Hudson Hall for this warm expression of love and joy going into the holiday season.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/christmas-at-blackburn-2025/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T183000
DTSTAMP:20251118T233009Z
CREATED:20251118T232840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T233009Z
UID:9332-1765299600-1765305000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Psychology Senior Seminar Presentations: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Please come and support our senior psychology majors for their seminar presentations. They each conducted an original research experiment and will present their findings. Presentations will be 20 minutes in length with 10 minutes for questions before the next speaker. \n\n5:00 – Abby Sobczak – PERMA with In-Season and Out-of-Season Athletes\n5:30 – Gracie Jent – Dog Ownership and Well-Being\n6:00 – Gaby Solis – How Coaches can Impact College Athletes in their Performance and Motivation
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/psychology-senior-seminar-presentations-session-1/
LOCATION:Olin Lecture Hall
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251210T143000
DTSTAMP:20251118T232330Z
CREATED:20251118T232330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T232330Z
UID:9330-1765371600-1765377000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Psychology Senior Seminar Presentations: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Please come and support our senior psychology majors for their seminar presentations. They each conducted an original research experiment and will present their findings. Presentations will be 20 minutes in length with 10 minutes for questions before the next speaker. \n\n1:00 – Beth Brill – Make a Joyful Noise: Effects of Religion on Vocal Development\n1:30 – Jacob Hamel – Struggling vs. Apathy: Effects of Motivation on College Student Engagement\n2:00 – Charlie McDonough – Take a Breath: Meditation Impact on Test Taking and Attitude
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/psychology-senior-seminar-presentations-session-2/
LOCATION:Olin Lecture Hall
CATEGORIES:Academics
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260114T174342Z
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:20260115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260112T224700Z
CREATED:20260112T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224700Z
UID:9319-1768474800-1768482000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:MLK Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the life and legacy of Loretta Scott-King and The King Center.\nPresented by Marina Wirsing.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/mlk-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Demuzio Center Blackburn College\, 700 College Ave.\, Carlinville\, Illinois\, 62626
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260124T165449Z
CREATED:20251205T222051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T165449Z
UID:9364-1769263200-1769263200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Aaron Kaburick in Concert (Rescheduled for Saturday\, January 24 at 2pm)
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTE:\nGiven both the forecast and our hope to get in Aaron Kaburick’s performances\, we are making changes to the schedule this weekend. \nSunday’s 2pm performance is now SATURDAY AT 2PM. Sunday’s reserved tickets will be accepted at this performance. \nSaturday night’s 7pm performance will continue as scheduled with the ticket reservations unchanged. \nThere is no longer a Sunday performance. \nPlease direct any questions to music@blackburn.edu. \nWe appreciate your flexibility as we try to get in as many performances as possible despite the weather. This is our best effort to get as many people as possible to see Aaron’s cabaret. We appreciate your understanding! \n### \nWelcoming home another Carlinville native\, Aaron Kaburick will perform in Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College on Saturday\, January 24 at 7:00 PM and Sunday\, January 25 at 2:00 PM ! If you are unfamiliar with his work\, Mr. Kaburick has a wonderfully successful Broadway career. This evening features a cabaret-styled concert with good music\, memories\, and Carlinville connections.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/aaron-kaburick-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260112T224832Z
CREATED:20251205T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224832Z
UID:9350-1769281200-1769288400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Aaron Kaburick in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tickets can be reserved for this free event. Find tickets on Eventbrite \nWelcoming home another Carlinville native\, Aaron Kaburick will perform in Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College on Saturday\, January 24 at 7:00 PM and Sunday\, January 25 at 2:00 PM ! If you are unfamiliar with his work\, Mr. Kaburick has a wonderfully successful Broadway career. This evening features a cabaret-styled concert with good music\, memories\, and Carlinville connections.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/aaron-kaburick-in-concert/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20250815T185419Z
CREATED:20250815T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185419Z
UID:8946-1770314400-1770321600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Memory Salon
DESCRIPTION:What are your most cherished memories? Bring us your childhood photos\, your moments of pride\, and your songs you know by heart. \nHistorically\, 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 & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-memory-salon/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260112T225029Z
CREATED:20260105T215704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T225029Z
UID:9399-1770404400-1770409800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Tom Drury
DESCRIPTION:Tom Drury\, Guest Artist\nFriday\, February 6 – Clegg Chapel\nA Carlinville native\, Drury returns home for a special organ recital in Clegg Chapel. Currently an instructor at the University of Southern Indiana\, Drury took his first organ lessons in Clegg Chapel.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/music-theatre-guest-artist-tom-drury/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260223T141842Z
CREATED:20260105T224046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T141842Z
UID:9402-1772373600-1772379000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Student Studio Recital
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn Student Studio Recital\nSunday\, March 1 – Clegg Chapel\nAn event featuring solo vocal and piano performances by Blackburn music students.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-student-studio-recital-sp26/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20250815T185418Z
CREATED:20250815T185418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185418Z
UID:8947-1773943200-1773950400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Fantasy Salon
DESCRIPTION:Join us with your best sorcery\, dragons\, and unicorns! Or\, if fantasy worlds aren’t your style\, bring us your favorite imaginings and personal epic quests. \nHistorically\, 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 & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-fantasy/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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