Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 pm. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]
Join Blackburn College for a screening of the documentary "Land Lost, Culture Lost" on April 10 at 6 PM in Bothwell Auditorium. Co-directed by Blackburn Counselor Daniel Lanctot, the film explores Indigenous land loss and the power of participatory filmmaking in advocacy. A discussion will follow on how storytelling can drive social change and strengthen […]
Blackburn College will host Michael Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas. This event, part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences, will be held on Thursday, April 10, at 7:00 pm in Jaenke Alumni Center. It is free and open to the public. As the Chief Operating […]
Join Us for Beautification Day 2025! Beautification Day is back! On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Blackburn alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends will come together once again to enhance and beautify our beloved campus. This special tradition is a chance to give back, reconnect, and leave a lasting impact on Blackburn. Get Involved […]
Get ready for a night of fun, facts, and friendly competition at the Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) Trivia Fundraiser! When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Where: Woodson Hall, Blackburn College Time: Doors open at 4:00 PM | Trivia starts at 5:00 PM 10 rounds of brain-busting trivia! Teams of up to 8 – or […]
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. This 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 […]
Blackburn College Giving Day: A Week of Help + Hope is underway! Rally your classmates, family, and friends to come together to make a profound difference in the lives of our students and our College. Your generous, steadfast support is something we depend on year after year! All gifts of all sizes will transform lives of Blackburn […]
What is Giving Day? The purpose of Giving Day is to engage our community to advance the mission of the College while raising critical funding for student needs. Giving Day is Blackburn’s largest fundraising event, when people around the world come together to celebrate and support what they love about the College. Giving Day is an opportunity to show […]
We regret to inform you that due to low registration and lack of interest, the 2025 Senior Send-Off has been canceled. While we were looking forward to celebrating with you and honoring your journey at Blackburn, we unfortunately did not receive enough responses to move forward with the event. We understand this may come as […]
We're bringing the On the Road with President Lee tour to downtown Chicago! Join us on Monday, June 30, from 5:00–7:00 PM at South Branch Tavern & Grille (100 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606) for an evening of great conversation, appetizers, drinks, and campus updates from President Larry K. Lee himself. Hosted by James […]
You're invited to the Blackburn Athletic Center Open House Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. We welcome the community to explore our state-of-the-art facility, meet members of our athletic department, and learn more about the vision behind this transformational addition to campus. Tours and light refreshments will be available throughout the event. […]
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. Opening Reception for artist Jeff Vaughn Sharon K Sandfort Gallery In The Visual Arts Center Friday, September 5 - 4:00 pm Contact Professor […]