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Seminar Exhibition

Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery - Visual Arts Center

The Seminar exhibition featuring work by senior Sydney Bray and junior Liv Leemon will open this Friday with a reception from 4 to 6:30PM in the Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery in the Visual Arts Center.

Christmas at Blackburn

Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)

Blackburn College will celebrate the holiday season with its annual Christmas at Blackburn event. A Lessons and Carols service, the celebration will include the Blackburn College Choir and scripture readings presented by students, faculty, and community members. Blackburn’s Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Dr. Carter Aikin, will preside at the event. Music faculty Dr. Joseph […]

FREE

Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation

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

Watch the event from Bothwell Auditorium Open the event program (pdf) Blackburn College will host its annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Convocation Friday, January 26, 2024, in Bothwell Auditorium at 11:00 am CT. This year, to commemorate the Civil Rights Movement and the life of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Blackburn will […]

Diversity & Inclusion Basketball Game

Dawes Gymnasium

Athletics & the Black Student Union are partnering to celebrate Black History Month on February 1. The Blackburn Beavers take on Mississippi University for Women, at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm. Find more information at BlackburnBeavers.com >

Honoring Blackburn Women in Sports Day

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

Come celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day with Blackburn Athletics! This day raises awareness and acts as a reminder of the positive impact of sports and the continued need to promote gender equality in athletics. Join Blackburn Athletics in the Jaenke Center as we recognize all former female student- athletes of Blackburn College […]

Free

Whitney Myers Masterclass

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

In Bothwell Auditorium, Dr. Whitney Myers, a world-class performer, will work with Blackburn College’s vocal students, provide them with feedback, and help them with their performances. Funding for this event provided by The Art & Issues Committee.

Whitney Myers Recital

Guest Artist Dr. Whitney Myers will perform the Wagner Wesendonck Lieder, alongside Blackburn Professor Dr. Joseph Welch, and lecture on the story surrounding its composition. Funding for this event provided by The Art & Issues Committee.

ALUMNI EVENT: St. Louis Metro East Social at Cleveland Heath

Mix and mingle with Blackburn College alumni in the St. Louis Metro East area at a happy hour hosted by alumnus, Dr. Rochelle Henderson '92 at Cleveland Heath in historic downtown Edwardsville from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm on Saturday, February 10, 2024. Appetizers will be provided. Casual attire. RSVP by Thursday, February 8, 2024.

Free

ALUMNI EVENT: Blackburn Athletic Boosters (B-Club) Basketball Happy Hour

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

Join the Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B-Club) for HAPPY HOUR during a day full of Beaver basketball as both the men’s and the women’s take on the Panthers of Greenville University. Enjoy appetizers, drinks (cash bar) and gameday giveaways! (function(d, s) { var js, el = d.getElementsByTagName(s); window.BB_REG_FORM_ID = "3f62dd69-e056-4781-a054-0d8391fe1bb8"; window.BB_REG_FORM_ENVIRONMENT_ID = "p-tis0LUrlnEuG36mA25mzvQ"; window.BB_REG_FORM_HEADER_HEIGHT = […]

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Musical)

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

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” in Bothwell Auditorium. General admission tickets for the public are $10 at the door. Admission is free for Blackburn students, faculty, and staff. Friday, March 22 - 7:00 pm Saturday, March 23 - 7:00 pm Sunday, March 24 […]

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Musical)

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

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” in Bothwell Auditorium. General admission tickets for the public are $10 at the door. Admission is free for Blackburn students, faculty, and staff. Friday, March 22 - 7:00 pm Saturday, March 23 - 7:00 pm Sunday, March 24 […]

The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Musical)

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

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” in Bothwell Auditorium. General admission tickets for the public are $10 at the door. Admission is free for Blackburn students, faculty, and staff. Friday, March 22 - 7:00 pm Saturday, March 23 - 7:00 pm Sunday, March 24 […]