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155th Annual Commencement

Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL

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Summer Orientation – On Campus

Summer Orientation aims to aid new students in successfully transitioning to life at Blackburn College. Our goal is to encourage our students to build a supportive community that allows them […]

Summer Orientation – Virtual

Summer Orientation aims to aid new students in successfully transitioning to life at Blackburn College. Our goal is to encourage our students to build a supportive community that allows them […]

B Club Golf Tournament

The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters will host their annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at Carlinville Country Club’s 9-hole course. Tournament fees include cart and greens fees, boxed lunch, and unlimited drinks. […]

Blackburn Family Picnic (Demuzio Campus Center)

Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

Blackburn Family Picnic will now be held in the Demuzio Campus Center! Previously: All alumni, students, family, faculty, and staff are invited to the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center […]

Residence Hall Open House

Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL

Your residence hall was your home away from home during your college years. Your room was the place you decked out with memories from home, plastered posters on the walls, […]

The Patricia Wier Mynka Memorial Art Exhibition

Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery - Visual Arts Center

The Blackburn College Art Department hosts an exhibition in the Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery of Art in the Visual Arts Center. Homecoming Gallery Show Showcasing Suzy Farren Artist Suzy Farren […]

Meet Up at McKinley (Mahan Science Building)

Mahan Science Building

Due to inclement weather, "Meet Up at McKinley" has been moved to Mahan Science Building. Previously: Join President Larry and First Lady Cathy Lee on the grounds of McKinley House […]

Blackburn Football Reunion

Woodson Hall

Reconnect with former teammates, reminisce about the unforgettable moments on and off the field, and create new memories with the Blackburn College community. The weekend will begin with a welcome […]

Cocktails and Karaoke

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

Have a main character moment at this popular Homecoming event. If you’ve never tried karaoke before you will not regret it! Come join us for a few cheeky cocktails and […]