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  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Beautification Day 2024

    The Blackburn College Alumni Board is in its fourth year of sponsoring Beautifcation Day. Read more about this unique on-campus event. We hope you will Come Back Home on Saturday, […]