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SUMMARY:The Taste of Blackburn
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the BSU and the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion \nTaste of Blackburn will be held on Wednesday\, March 27 at 5 pm in the Demuzio Campus Center. This event is open to all of campus. Community members from different cultures and nationalities will gather to celebrate our campus’s diversity. The BSU will share their experiences during the Cultural/Equity Trip with the Blackburn Community over food\, music\, and games. The Blackburn Community will also get a chance to share their “I Am Blackburn” story.  This is an opportunity to share what Blackburn means to you\, how you came to Blackburn and stories that connect you to the wonderful community. \nMembers of the community are asked to participate and represent their nationality (or culture) through their food. DEI will be covering all of the food expenses. We would only require the community members to cook their dishes for the event. Taste of Blackburn will serve as an opportunity for the Blackburn community to try the dishes of our fellow students and learn about the importance of diversity to our campus and society. \nIf anyone is interested in presenting a dish\, please fill out this form.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/the-office-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusivity-presents-the-taste-of-blackburn/
LOCATION:Demuzio Center Blackburn College\, 700 College Ave.\, Carlinville\, Illinois\, 62626
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240305T164830Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity in a Jar
DESCRIPTION:Come create your “Diversity in a Jar” to take home with you as a reminder that we are all unique and learn about how DEI plays such an important role in our daily lives. \nThe event will be held in DCC and will run from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM. \nFor any questions\, please reach out to keeleigh.pilcher@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/diversity-in-a-jar/
LOCATION:Demuzio Center Blackburn College\, 700 College Ave.\, Carlinville\, Illinois\, 62626
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240201T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20240130T135221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T135221Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity & Inclusion Game - Blackburn vs MUW
DESCRIPTION:The Athletics Department & the Black Student Union are partnering to celebrate Black History Month Thursday\, February 1. Join us in historic Dawes Gymnasium to watch both women’s and men’s basketball teams face Mississippi University for Women. Tip off at 5:30 pm. \nFind more information at BlackburnBeavers.com >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/diversity-inclusion-game-blackburn-vs-muw/
LOCATION:Dawes Gymnasium
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240129T213000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T212426Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity & Inclusion Basketball Game
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFind more information at BlackburnBeavers.com >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/diversity-inclusion-basketball-game/
LOCATION:Dawes Gymnasium
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Athletics,Community,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20240112T000651Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Convocation
DESCRIPTION:Watch the event from Bothwell Auditorium\nOpen the event program (pdf) \nBlackburn 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 host accomplished musician and spoken-word Galen Abdur-Razzaq as keynote speaker. The event will also include a reading of a proclamation from the City of Carlinville and the presentation of Blackburn’s MLK student leadership award. The convocation is free and open to the public. \nAbdur-Razzaq is considered one of the most popular artists on university and college campuses in the United States. An accomplished musician and spoken-word artist with a career spanning more than 30 years\, he will present “Jazz and the Civil Rights Movement.”  \n“I don’t believe that Blackburn College has celebrated MLK Day with a musical performer\,” said Dr. Michael Cummings\, Chief Diversity Officer\, Executive Director of DEIB\, and Title IX Coordinator. “We thought his presentation and performance would be an excellent way to connect and engage with students\, faculty\, staff\, and the community in a different way. We’re very excited about his visit.” \nThis event is coordinated by Blackburn College’s Office of Institutional Equity\, partnering with Student Life and the Department of Music & Theatre with funding support from Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/mlk-convocation-2024/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Alumni,Community,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20231006T211933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T211944Z
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SUMMARY:National Hispanic Heritage Month Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:National Hispanic Heritage Month – TRIVIA NIGHT\nThursday\, Oct 12th\n7-8 pm in DCC\nLots of big PRIZE$!\nGift cards and baskets \nTEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE!\nNo ESPAÑOL necessary\nEVERYBODY WELCOME \nBrought to you by\nSPANISH CLUB and\nMODERN LANGUAGES\nwith help from CAB and DEI
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/national-hispanic-heritage-month-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Demuzio Center Blackburn College\, 700 College Ave.\, Carlinville\, Illinois\, 62626
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20231006T153001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231006T153156Z
UID:6354-1696701600-1696708800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Loco About Spanish Heritage: Presenting "Coco"
DESCRIPTION:Join Stoddard Hall and CAB for a showing of the movie Coco followed by Hispanic Heritage trivia to win a gift basket. The movie will be shown in the Stoddard parlor at 6 pm on Saturday October 7th
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/loco-about-spanish-heritage-presenting-coco/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230907T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230905T182704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230905T182704Z
UID:6132-1694109600-1694109600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spectrum Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Spectrum\, Blackburn’s LGBTQIA+ Club\, for our first meeting of the semester in Lumpkin 120. Pizza and drinks will be provided and all are welcome!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spectrum-club-meeting-5/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230824T113000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230803T132159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230803T152042Z
UID:5942-1692871200-1692876600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:DEI Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Autumn Wilson\, Class of 2023\, will present and lead a DEI workshop in the Bothwell Auditorium on August 24th at 10 am. All participants will receive free lunch following in Ding.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/dei-workshop/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230617T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230615T151857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T152718Z
UID:5613-1687003200-1687032000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Pride Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Blackburn Pride on Saturday\, June 17 from 12 pm to 9 pm.\n\nThe Office of Student Engagement and Campus Activities Board will host the FIRST Blackburn Pride Celebration during Pride Month with the help of Residence Life and the Student Life Office. \n\nThis event is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff.\nPride Schedule:\n \n12 pm — Pride Prep (Jewell)\nCreate your most extravagant outfits for Blackburn Pride and the volleyball game.\nFree Pride t-shirts will be available while they last!\n\n4 pm — Faculty/Staff vs. Students: Sand Volleyball Game (Graham/North Quad)\nGrand Prize: Bragging Rights! AND a special edition Pride trophy!\n\n6 pm — Food\, Field Day\, Fun (DCC Patio)\nCookout\, snow cones and ice cream bar.\nField Day includes lawn games\, water activities and a party playlist.\nFUN with crafts\, coloring books (in DCC) and low-sensory activities (in Jewell).\nKiddie pools\, too! Bring your pets!\n\n8 pm — Lip Sync For Your Life (Jewell)\nGrand Prize: Bragging Rights! AND a special edition Pride Trophy
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-pride-celebration/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230503T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230501T190832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T190832Z
UID:5266-1683136800-1683136800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Final BSU Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Hello everyone! \nI hope you are all doing well as the semester is closing and finals are approaching. Keep up the good work\, you’re almost done! \nI just wanted to invite everyone to our Final BSU meeting this Wednesday at 6pm. During this meeting we will discuss our planning and future events for the upcoming semester. Also\, we will be finding out who will take the place of our leaders that are graduating this year! \nI hope to see you all\, as your voice matter and is important for the next decisions that will be made. There will also be pizza and wings! \nThank you\,\nAryanna
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/final-bsu-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230427T173000
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CREATED:20230426T201026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230426T201046Z
UID:5246-1682616600-1682616600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spectrum Final Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Spectrum is holding our final meeting this Thursday\, April 27th starting at 5:30 p.m. in Lumpkin 120. We will have various pastas and breadsticks from Reno’s. Even if you have not been able to make it to another meeting this semester\, please feel free to join us for our last get-together this semester!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spectrum-final-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230322T152513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T152513Z
UID:5055-1682496000-1682787600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:What Were You Wearing - Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:April 2023 is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. \nAt colleges and universities around the country\, it has been reported that two-thirds of college students experience sexual harassment. Studies have also found approximately 26% of all female undergraduate students\, and nearly 7% of all male undergraduate students\, have experienced sexual assault. \nSurvivors of sexual assault are often asked\, “What were you wearing?” This form of victim-blaming has created a negative experience for survivors. Asking a survivor about what they were wearing implies that they did something wrong to invoke the attack. \nWhat Were You Wearing Exhibit\nThis April\, the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion will host an exhibit that displays and features stories of sexual violence and representation of what a victim was wearing at the time of their assault. The intent of the exhibit would be to remove the negative connotation of victim-blaming and debunk this myth that what an individual was wearing was “their fault.” The What You Were Wearing exhibit is a national program that many colleges and universities host. The exhibit’s goal is to bring a greater awareness of the myths surrounding survivors of sexual assault\, and that what they were wearing has no bearing on being assaulted. The exhibit will be displayed for three days for participants in April and a featured presenter will share their account of a sexual assault they experienced. The presenter will provide a shared account of their experience while highlighting “What they were wearing\,” how they have overcome the assault through support and resources\, and they will answer questions. \nIt will be the goal to display the exhibit in an area on campus that will highlight featured stories shared by survivors of sexual assault. The Executive Director of DEI will solicit shared stories of survivors within the Blackburn community and surrounding area (students\, staff\, faculty\, and community members). These shared stories will remain anonymous and on a volunteer basis. The Executive Director of DEI will launch a campaign in partnership with Marketing and Public Relations. In addition\, the Executive Director of DEI will partner with the Art department to facilitate and coordinate the actual exhibit for display. \nShare Your Story\nWhat Were You Wearing Submission Form\nDo you have a story you want to share to add to our Installation of the What Were You Wearing Art exhibit? Fill out the online form and share your story today. \nFor more information on the history of the project and to read the “What I Was Wearing Poem\,” click here.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/what-were-you-wearing-exhibit/
LOCATION:Demuzio Center Blackburn College\, 700 College Ave.\, Carlinville\, Illinois\, 62626
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230407T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230409T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230320T140459Z
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SUMMARY:BSU Trip to Civil Rights Museum
DESCRIPTION:BSU is organizing a trip to the Civil Rights Museum in April. Students will depart campus Friday\, April 7\, and return on Sunday\, April 9. \nYou can sign up to join this trip on Wednesday\, March 22\, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Equity Center in DCC. There are only 12-13 spots available. So sign-ups will be on a first-come\, first-serve basis.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/bsu-trip-to-civil-rights-museum/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230403T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230228T170516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230315T134351Z
UID:4973-1680548400-1680555600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Cyntoia Brown-Long: Speaking Event & Book Signing
DESCRIPTION:Tickets can be reserved for the free event beginning March 3. Find tickets on Eventbrite > \n \nThis event is made possible by the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series\, the Campus Activities Board\, the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, and the Office of the President.\n  \nBlackburn College will host Cyntoia Brown-Long\, author and advocate for criminal justice reform and victims of trafficking\, as a speaker on Monday\, April 3\, at 7:00 PM in Bothwell Auditorium. As part of Blackburn’s observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month\, Brown-Long will share her journey of being trafficked and arrested during her early teenage years\, being tried as an adult and incarcerated for killing a man who solicited her for sex\, and her path to redemption inside and after prison. Q&A and book signing will follow. \n“Cyntoia’s life is both remarkable and inspirational simply from a human point of view\, but I am convinced that Blackburn’s students will especially benefit from her visit\,” said Al Sturgeon\, Vice President for Diverse and Equitable Student Life and Dean of Students at Blackburn. “A college education had a transformative impact on Cyntoia’s life while in prison\, and her message continues to provide a perspective that transforms others.” \nHer memoir\, “Free Cyntoia: My Search for Redemption in the American Prison System\,” written while in prison\, documents her early years and the 15 years she was incarcerated. Set against the shocking backdrop of a life behind bars and the injustice of sentencing sex-trafficked juveniles as adults\, she struggled to overcome a legacy of birth-family addiction and a lifetime of being ostracized and abandoned by society. Brown-Long stated of her time in prison\, “I was just a teenager when I was sent to live behind a razor-wire fence. My entire coming of age was within the walls of the Tennessee Prison for Women.”  \nHer life changed dramatically when the prison education principal took her under her wing and introduced her to a spiritual path. She was encouraged to build a positive life in prison and to resist the negative influences that lead to despair. The journey that followed was a roller coaster ride that included earning a college degree from Lipscomb University while inside prison\, an unauthorized Netflix documentary about her life\, a profound encounter with God\, an unlikely romance\, and\, eventually\, a commuted sentence by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. She received unprecedented national and international support from social media advocates\, pastors\, and celebrities and was finally released from prison on August 7\, 2019. \nPart of the Blackburn event will include a Q&A with Brown-Long\, moderated by Blackburn’s Chair of the Leadership\, Law and Public Service Department\, Dr. Laura Wiedlocher.  \n“Cynotia’s journey from victim to advocate is an opportunity for students to learn about the complexities within the US justice system\,” Wiedlocher shared. “Students have been studying cases like Cyntoia’s in their course work and in some classes\, even Cyntoia’s case. Being afforded the opportunity to meet Cyntoia and hear her story makes the abstract concrete.”  \nShe added\, “This event would not be possible without the endowed speaker series donation given by the Eberle family and collaboration across campus groups.” In addition to the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series fund\, the event is sponsored by the Campus Activities Board\, the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion\, as well as funds from the Office of the President. \nBrown-Long stated that she hopes her story will inspire others and shine a light on the injustice many still face\, especially the injustice to women and children in American prisons. She continues to work with service providers\, judicial bodies\, and correctional agencies to provide training\, auditing\, and coaching designed to develop a dignified and empowering approach to corrections\, programming\, and case management. Alongside her husband\, Jaime\, she also co-founded The JFAM Foundation to better serve and advocate for individuals affected by human trafficking\, youth services involvement\, and incarceration. \nShe was awarded the 2022 Leadership Prize from the Juvenile Law Center for her work in advocating for justice-involved youth. In January 2020\, the Vera Institute of Justice recognized Cyntoia as one of the Best of Justice Reform honorees. She was a 2020 Nominee for the NAACP Literary Image Award and has been featured as a guest columnist for the Washington Post. \nTickets are required for this free program\, which will begin at 7:00 PM in Bothwell Auditorium on the Blackburn campus. Copies of her book “Free Cyntoia” are available for purchase in Blackburn’s Campus Bookstore before the event and during the book signing. Find more information and reserve tickets at blackburn.edu/cyntoia.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/cyntoia-brown-long-speaking-event-book-signing/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230328T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230322T151656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T153234Z
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SUMMARY:BSU Meeting
DESCRIPTION:There will be a BSU meeting on March 28 at 6:00 pm. This is open to the campus community and everyone is welcome to attend if possible. \nContact Dr. Margaret Lawler or Aryanna Harris for more information.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/bsu-meeting/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230318T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230301T193544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230302T190704Z
UID:5004-1679137200-1679158800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:BSU- Springfield Trip
DESCRIPTION:Greetings\, the Black Student Union is planning a trip to Springfield\, IL. on March 18th at 11 a.m. where we will be visiting U-Top which is located on E. South Grand Ave. This is a perfect opportunity for students to visit and be able to get various beauty and hair products\, as well as a cultural experience that other locations may not offer. This is an opportunity for everyone\, and we encourage all who are interested to come along. Please know that you will be purchasing your own items\, as BSU is only providing transportation to and from. Hope to see you all there. \nThank you\,\nBSU!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/bsu-springfield-trip/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230225T190000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230201T195548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230215T203647Z
UID:4876-1677351600-1677351600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Black History Month Jeopardy Team Contest
DESCRIPTION:The 2023 Black History Month Jeopardy team contest will be hosted on Saturday\, February 25\, 2023 at 7 pm in Jaenke. \nTeams will have an opportunity to compete for prizes and bragging rights as the winners of this year’s Black History Month Jeopardy contest. \nSnacks and drinks will be provided by Fresh Ideas\, members of the Black Student Union.. \nThis program is sponsored in collaboration with BSU and CAB. \n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/black-history-month-jeopardy-team-contest/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230220T194556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230220T194556Z
UID:4934-1677004200-1677009600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spectrum Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Spectrum\, Blackburn’s club for LGBTQIA+ members and allies\, is holding a meeting on Tuesday\, Feb 21st from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Lumpkin 120. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spectrum-club-meeting-4/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230210T210000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230125T214134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T214326Z
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SUMMARY:Concert - Meredith Pyle
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series February 6 – 10\, 2023\, featuring Los Angeles-based professional singer\, actor\, and teacher Meredith Pyle. The week-long residency at Blackburn will include educational opportunities open to the public and conclude with a free community concert. \nKnown for her “vocal chameleon” versatility and strong musicianship\, Pyle is a full-time singer\, voice teacher\, and on-camera actress. She works primarily as a score vocalist for film and television projects\, including “Doctor Strange\,” “Frozen 2\,” “Mulan\,” “Sing 2\,” and more. She is on the roster of the award-winning ensemble ‘Tonality\,’ a group using the art of choral music to promote social justice\, and regularly sings with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. As an instructor\, Pyle currently serves on the voice faculty at USC and Pepperdine\, and has her private voice studio. \nThe Series is funded by Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund and presented in cooperation with the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. \nRead the full press release >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/concert-meredith-pyle/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230125T214327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T163449Z
UID:4832-1675960200-1675965600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:CAB: Guest Artist Presentation - Meredith Pyle
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series February 6 – 10\, 2023\, featuring Los Angeles-based professional singer\, actor\, and teacher Meredith Pyle. The week-long residency at Blackburn will include professional-level workshops open to the public and conclude with a free community concert. \nThe Guest Artist Series launched in the fall of 2022 as part of Blackburn’s innovative academic program – designed to hone music performance skills and share in-depth entrepreneurial knowledge needed to launch professional careers in the music industry. During her Blackburn residency\, Pyle will lead a presentation of “Don’t Sing It If You Don’t Mean It” on Thursday\, February 9\, at 4:30 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. \nAs a singer\, Pyle works primarily as a score vocalist for film and television projects such as “Doctor Strange\,” “Frozen 2\,” “Mulan\,” “Sing 2\,” and “Minions.” Additional credits include appearances on “The Ellen Show\,” NBC’s “The Real O’Neals\,” TV Land’s “Jennifer Falls\,” and she competed with her a cappella group ‘Snow Problem’ on The CW’s “Christmas Caroler Challenge.” She is on the roster of the award-winning ensemble ‘Tonality\,’ a group using the art of choral music to promote social justice. She sings regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, LA Master Chorale\, and many churches and synagogues around Los Angeles. As a teacher\, Pyle currently serves on the voice faculty at USC and Pepperdine and works extensively with Harvard-Westlake school. She is an active member of the National Association for Teachers of Singing and has a thriving private voice studio. \nThe Series is funded by Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund and presented in cooperation with the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. \nRead the full press release >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/guest-artist-presentation-meredith-pyle/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230201T195315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T195631Z
UID:4875-1675940400-1675947600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Black History Month Cultural Themed Luncheon and Karaoke.
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, February 9\, 2023\, members of the Black Student Union and CAB will host the Black History Month cultural themed luncheon and karaoke event. \nFresh Ideas will provide a cultural themed lunch that will highlight signature dishes that are featured in the Black/African American communities. \nWe look forward to your participation from 11:00am-1:00pm in celebration of this year’s 2023 Black History Month themed luncheon.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/black-history-month-cultural-themed-luncheon-and-karaoke/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230201T210529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T210529Z
UID:4877-1675794600-1675800000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spectrum Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Spectrum\, Blackburn’s club for LGBTQIA+ members and allies\, is holding a meeting on Tuesday\, Feb 7th from 6:30-8:00 p.m. in Lumpkin 120. Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spectrum-club-meeting-3/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230125T213734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250122T163458Z
UID:4830-1675787400-1675792800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:CAB: Guest Artist Masterclass - Meredith Pyle
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre continues its Guest Artist Series February 6 – 10\, 2023\, featuring Los Angeles-based professional singer\, actor\, and teacher Meridith Pyle. The week-long residency at Blackburn will include professional-level workshops open to the public and conclude with a free community concert. \nThe Guest Artist Series launched in the fall of 2022 as part of Blackburn’s innovative academic program – designed to hone music performance skills and share in-depth entrepreneurial knowledge needed to launch professional careers in the music industry. During her Blackburn residency\, Pyle will lead a Masterclass on Tuesday\, February 7\, at 4:30 pm in Bothwell Auditorium.  \nAs a singer\, Pyle works primarily as a score vocalist for film and television projects such as “Doctor Strange\,” “Frozen 2\,” “Mulan\,” “Sing 2\,” and “Minions.” Additional credits include appearances on “The Ellen Show\,” NBC’s “The Real O’Neals\,” TV Land’s “Jennifer Falls\,” and she competed with her a cappella group ‘Snow Problem’ on The CW’s “Christmas Caroler Challenge.” She is on the roster of the award-winning ensemble ‘Tonality\,’ a group using the art of choral music to promote social justice. She sings regularly with the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, LA Master Chorale\, and many churches and synagogues around Los Angeles. As a teacher\, Pyle currently serves on the voice faculty at USC and Pepperdine and works extensively with Harvard-Westlake school. She is an active member of the National Association for Teachers of Singing and has a thriving private voice studio. \nThe Series is funded by Blackburn’s Student Experience Fund and presented in cooperation with the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion. \nRead the full press release >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/guest-artist-masterclass-meredith-pyle/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230202T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230201T195006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230201T195642Z
UID:4873-1675335600-1675342800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Black History Month Trivia Contest
DESCRIPTION:Black History Month is an annual observance originating in the United States\, where it is also known as African-American History Month. \nOn Thursday\, February 2\, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.\, the Equity Center and the Black Student Union will host a Black History Month trivia contest. \nParticipants will have an opportunity to answer Black history trivia and facts and win a prize. Two winners will be selected. The prizes will include: Apple AirPods and Blackburn attire.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/black-history-month-trivia-contest/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230129T170000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230125T201303Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230125T201303Z
UID:4823-1675011600-1675011600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:3v3 Intramurals Basketball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Intramurals will be hosting a 3v3 Basketball Tournament Sunday January 29th\, at 5:00PM in Dawes Gymnasium. Everyone is encouraged to participate and attend. If you have any questions please email reed.rusten@blackburn.edu or nicholas.vaughn@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/3v3-intramurals-basketball-tournament/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230120T195141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230120T195141Z
UID:4800-1674757800-1674763200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spectrum Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Spectrum\, Blackburn’s club for LGBTQIA+ members and allies\, is holding their first meeting of the semester this Thursday\, January 26th in Lumpkin 120 from 6:30-8:00! Pizza and refreshments will be provided.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spectrum-club-meeting-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230126T150000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20230123T191824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230123T191824Z
UID:4803-1674734400-1674745200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Diversity Day Program
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Equity Center’s Diversity Day in celebration of DEI and the contributions you have made to the area. Stop by the Equity Center in DCC between 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Thursday\, January 26\, 2022 with your favorite DEI apparel\, flyers\, poster boards\, flags\, pictures\, etc. We will be taking pictures and selecting three winners (a staff member\, a student\, and a faculty member). The winners will receive a DEI gift. Light Hors D’oeuvres will be served during your visit.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/diversity-day-program/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230117T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20221014T194614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230117T143926Z
UID:4455-1673971200-1673978400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Convocation
DESCRIPTION:Watch the event from Bothwell Auditorium \nBlackburn College is bringing its annual Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Convocation back to campus. The event will be held Tuesday\, January 17\, 2023\, in Bothwell Auditorium at 4:00 pm. The College last hosted an in-person MLK Convocation in January 2020\, holding virtual celebrations in 2021 and 2022. This year’s event will include the presentation of the annual Blackburn MLK Student Leadership Award\, a proclamation from Carlinville Mayor Sarah Oswald\, and a keynote address from Dr. Leon Chestang ‘59. The convocation is open to Blackburn faculty\, staff\, students\, and all members of the community. \nA distinguished social work educator\, scholar\, and expert on race and culture\, Dr. Chestang was among the first Black students admitted to Blackburn in 1954. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in sociology\, he received a Master’s degree at Washington University in St. Louis and a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago. Dr. Chestang served as Professor and Dean of the School of Social Work at Wayne State University in Detroit for nearly twenty years. Most recently\, he held the position of Visiting Professor and Associate Dean of the School of Social Work at Jackson State University.  \nDr. Chestang’s work is taught throughout the U.S. and internationally. He authored the first article on transracial adoption in social work literature and set the tone for much of the current efforts to find permanent adoptive homes for children. His doctoral dissertation broke new ground in understanding how African Americans achieve in the face of discrimination and racism. His career has included service as a child welfare worker\, private practitioner of counseling children and families\, and community organizer. In addition\, he has served as a distinguished visiting professor or lecturer at Howard University\, Norfolk State University\, Fordham University\, New York University\, Columbia University\, the University of Michigan\, Bryn Mawr College\, and the University of Utah. \n“Dr. Chestang’s extraordinary insights as part of the first generation of Black scholars admitted to Blackburn during a transformational time for this College and country will inspire and empower this campus and community\,” said Dr. Margaret Lawler\, Executive Director of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion at Blackburn. “Our annual convocation is an opportunity to both celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. and recommit ourselves to the ideals of diversity\, equity\, and inclusion\, which are directly linked to the College’s mission\, values\, and goals.” \nLawler continued\, “We are excited to welcome Dr. Chestang back to campus as the keynote speaker\, learn from his expertise\, and grow in our awareness.” \nBlackburn College’s annual MLK Convocation is coordinated by the Office of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion and will feature a public reception before and after the event.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/martin-luther-king-jr-convocation/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Alumni,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Students
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://blackburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/MLK-Convocation-Invite_2023.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221208T180000
DTSTAMP:20260414T231219
CREATED:20221206T172805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T172805Z
UID:4703-1670522400-1670522400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:LGBTQ Jeopardy
DESCRIPTION:Please join Spectrum club for their first annual charity fundraiser this Thursday night from 6-7pm in Woodson 100A+C for an enlightening\, friendly game of Jeopardy! Come in teams of up to 3 people to test your knowledge and learn about LGBTQ history and identity! \nDonation fee for students is $2 per person or $5 per student team of 3; $5 for faculty/staff. Snacks provided. Prizes as follows: 1st place: $25 per person\, 2nd place: $20 per person\, 3rd place: $15 per person. Please contact Spectrum’s advisor\, Dr. Lawrence\, with any questions: nicole.lawrence@blackburn.edu \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/lgbtq-jeopardy/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Engagement & Recreation,Students
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