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Faculty vs Staff Mac & Cheese Cook Off

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

A Faculty vs Staff Mac & Cheese Cook Off  will occur inside DCC on Thursday, April 17, at 5:00 p.m. The office of Student Life will work to promote this event to students and make sure they know it is going on. If you want to get involved but don't know how or aren't the […]

Who Will Be Crowned Mr. Jones?

Jones Hall

Join us for an exciting evening of talent, charm, and competition at Mr. Jones: A Male Pageant! Contestants will take the stage to showcase their talents, answer a pageant question, and compete for the Mr. Jones title! Think you have what it takes? Sign up now and let your charisma shine! Come cheer on your […]

CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday

Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC from 7:00 - 9:00 pm every Tuesday* for Trivia Tuesday! Are you interested in submitting or hosting your own Trivia Games? Contact cab@blackburn.edu for more information! *Please check @blackburnstudentlife for any cancellations and updates.

CEC Field Day 2025

Field Day is a special event where student-athletes from MCDD, the local high school Transition to Life program, and local middle school special education classes can come together to have fun, compete in games, and enjoy a day of activities on Blackburn's campus. This event provides an opportunity for students to meet new people, engage […]

April MAC Monthly

Get ready for a creative adventure! Join the MAC and the Campus Activities Board in Staunton, IL, on Friday, April 25, for an exciting evening of art-making. This month, we’ll explore Make-Your-Own Pride-Themed Silkscreens! We'll provide all the materials for up to 30 students, so register to secure your spot in this fun group activity. […]

Beautification Day

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 […]

Build Your Own Pollinator Stations with CAB

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

Join the Campus Activities Board after Beautification Day on Saturday, April 26, at 7:00 pm in DCC to Build Your Own Pollinator Stations. Pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem, and this hands-on workshop is designed for everyone. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, this event is open to all, and we […]

The Lodge to Launch New Issue at Party on May 1st

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

The Lodge’s, Blackburn's Literary and Arts Magazine, made for Blackburn students by Blackburn students, will host its 3rd Annual Grand Opening Party to celebrate the online publication of the 3rd issue. Join us in Jaenke on Thursday, May 1st at 6pm to celebrate Blackburn's creative community. Creative writers will read from their published works, and […]

Senior Sunset with CAB

Get ready for the FIRST Senior Sunset, a special event to celebrate the end of your senior year! Join us on Friday, May 2nd, at the Practice Fields. We'll begin gathering at 7:00 p.m. with sunset at 7:54 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs! CAB will have some available on a first-come, first-serve basis. […]

Choir Concert: Schubert’s Mass in G Major

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

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 […]