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SUMMARY:Summer Orientation 2026
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College will host its Summer Orienation for 2026 on Saturday\, July 11. \nSign up to attend >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/summer-orientation-2026/
CATEGORIES:Academics,Admissions,Athletics,Faculty & Staff,Students,Work Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T120000
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SUMMARY:157th Annual Commencement
DESCRIPTION:Congratulations to the Class of 2026! \nTune in to watch Blackburn College’s 157th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday\, May 16 at 10:30 am CT. \n \nFor more information about Blackburn College Graduation Weekend\, visit our Graduation page. \nView the digital program – Class of 2026 Commencement Program \n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/157th-annual-commencement/
LOCATION:Hudson Quad
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T093000
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SUMMARY:Class of 2026 - Senior Send-Off Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Association Board of Directors would like to recognize and celebrate Blackburn College’s Class of 2026 at a Senior Send-Off Breakfast on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 in the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center beginning at 8:00 am. \nEach graduating senior receives a complimentary ticket and is eligible to bring two guests at a cost of $15.00/pp. \nAll graduating seniors and guests must have tickets reserved/purchased before May 10\, 2026. \nQuestions? Contact alumni.relations@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/class-of-2026-senior-send-off-breakfast/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T210000
DTSTAMP:20260513T221354Z
CREATED:20250617T203028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T221354Z
UID:8700-1778871600-1778878800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Senior Convocation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Senior Convocation on Friday\, May 15 at 7:00 pm CT. \n \nFor more information about Blackburn College Graduation Weekend\, visit our Graduation page.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/senior-convocation/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260304T211046Z
CREATED:20260105T230515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211046Z
UID:9405-1777816800-1777816800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass
DESCRIPTION:The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass\nSunday\, May 3\nThe Blackburn and Community Choirs will perform in collaboration with Barnum Jack\, a St. Louis-based bluegrass ensemble.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/the-world-beloved-a-bluegrass-mass/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T200000
DTSTAMP:20250815T185419Z
CREATED:20250815T185419Z
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SUMMARY:The Lodge's 4th Issue Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:The Lodge’s\, Blackburn’s Literary and Arts Magazine\, made for Blackburn students by Blackburn students\, will host its annual Launch Party to celebrate the online publication of the 4th issue. Join us in Jaenke on Thursday\, April 30th at 6pm to celebrate Blackburn’s creative community. Creative writers will read from their published works\, and featured visual art from the magazine will be on exhibit. Delicious refreshments will be served\, and The Lodge website will be available for viewing. Come out and support your creative friends at Blackburn!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/lodge-4th-issue-launch-party/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T204156Z
CREATED:20250617T201852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T204156Z
UID:8694-1777393800-1777397400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Honors Night
DESCRIPTION:Honors Night Rescheduled to Tuesday\, April 28 Due to Severe Weather\nTonight’s Honors Night reception and ceremony have been canceled due to forecasted severe weather\, including a Tornado Watch and Flood Watch in effect until 9:00 pm\, and recommendation from local emergency officials. \nHonors Night will be rescheduled for tomorrow\, Tuesday\, April 28\, during Student Worker Appreciation Day. The reception in Mahan for award winners and their guests will be from 4:00–4:30 pm\, followed by the ceremony in Bothwell from 4:30–5:30 pm. \nA livestream of the ceremony will be available for those unable to attend at the rescheduled time. \nWe appreciate your understanding and flexibility\, and we look forward to celebrating our students tomorrow.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/honors-night-2026/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Athletics,Faculty & Staff,Students,Work Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T100000
DTSTAMP:20260304T211003Z
CREATED:20260105T223656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211003Z
UID:9401-1777111200-1777111200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Craig Jordan Masterclass
DESCRIPTION:Craig Jordan\, Guest Artist: Masterclass\nNEW DATE: Friday\, April 25 – Bothwell Auditorium\nJordan is currently pursuing a Doctor of Music degree in Piano Performance & Pedagogy at the University of Iowa in the studio of Dr. Rène Lecuona.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/music-theatre-guest-artist-craig-jordan-masterclass/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260425T140000
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CREATED:20250131T143159Z
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UID:7951-1777100400-1777125600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Beautification Day
DESCRIPTION:Join Us for Beautification Day 2026! \n \nBeautification Day is back! On Saturday\, April 25\, 2026\, 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. \n  \nGet Involved \nBeginning February 4\, 2026\, you can register to volunteer or make a donation to support this year’s event. Whether you’re able to roll up your sleeves or contribute from afar\, your support makes a difference! \n  \nThis Year’s Featured Project \nThis year’s primary project will focus on improvements around Rahme and the Beaver statue on Stoddard Hill\, two beloved campus landmarks\, along with additional beautification efforts across campus. Volunteers will also help with: \n Planting new foliage across campus\n Staining walking bridges\n Painting\, Mulching\, and more! \n  \nWhy Participate? \nMake a direct impact on the look and feel of Blackburn’s campus\nReconnect with fellow alumni\, students\, and staff\nEnjoy perks like a free Beautification Day t-shirt\, coffee\, donuts\, and lunch \n  \nHow to Sign Up \nStarting February 4\, 2026\, registration and donation options will be available right here. Stay tuned for more details\, including project descriptions and event logistics. \n  \nSign up and contribute to Beautification Day >
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/beautification-day-2026/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T203000
DTSTAMP:20260112T225351Z
CREATED:20260105T222742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T225351Z
UID:9400-1777057200-1777062600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Craig Jordan
DESCRIPTION:Craig Jordan\, Guest Artist: Recital\nFriday\, February 20 – Bothwell Auditorium\nThe performance will feature Matt Mason’s The Pianist’s Guide to Illinois\, including the debut of a new movement\, “Carlinville\,” commissioned by Blackburn Music & Theatre.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/music-theatre-guest-artist-craig-jordan/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T190000
DTSTAMP:20260402T142754Z
CREATED:20260402T142754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142754Z
UID:9676-1777057200-1777057200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:IDEAs Challenge Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s IDEAs (Inclusion\, Diversity\, Equity\, and Anti-racism) Challenge in the Arts is an annual juried competition invites students to explore these themes through creative expression in visual art\, storytelling\, and performance\, sparking reflection and conversation.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/ideas-challenge-exhibition/
LOCATION:Renner Art Gallery
CATEGORIES:Academics,Community,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T190000
DTSTAMP:20260304T211137Z
CREATED:20260105T225307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T211137Z
UID:9404-1776452400-1776452400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Music & Theatre Guest Artists: Alexandra LoBianco & Joshua Benevento
DESCRIPTION:Alexandra LoBianco & Joshua Benevento\, Guest Artists\nFriday\, April 17 – Clegg Chapel\nAn evening of Lieder (German art song)\, featuring Schubert\, Brahms\, Wolf\, Mahler\, and more!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/music-theatre-guest-artists-alexandra-lobianco-joshua-benevento/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260413T130000
DTSTAMP:20260324T192655Z
CREATED:20260324T192443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T192655Z
UID:9620-1776081600-1776085200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Center for Teaching and Learning: Book Chapter Read
DESCRIPTION:Center for Teaching and Learning: Book Chapter Read \nThe Center for Teaching and Learning would like to invite you to join a book chapter read on April 13th\, 12:00-1:00pm in the ADRs. The book is\, “Follow Your Bliss and Other Lies about Calling.” Specifically we will be reading Chapter 5- Unexpected Callings: With Great Power Comes Lots of Work.  There are 17 books available\, if you are interested please email Angie Morenz at angela.morenz@blackburn.edu. \nLunch during the session will be provided by the CTL. Please let Angie know of your interest as soon as possible\, she will deliver the books to your office.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/center-for-teaching-and-learning-book-chapter-read/
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T100000
DTSTAMP:20260402T142506Z
CREATED:20260402T142506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T142506Z
UID:9674-1775901600-1775901600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Campus and Community Clean-Up
DESCRIPTION:A day of service and an arts showcase. Blackburn will host a Campus and Community Clean-Up event\, bringing students and residents together for clean-up efforts in various parts of the Carlinville community\, including a small group on campus.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/campus-and-community-clean-up/
LOCATION:Demuzio Center Blackburn College\, 700 College Ave.\, Carlinville\, Illinois\, 62626
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students,Work Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T213000
DTSTAMP:20260112T225149Z
CREATED:20260105T225105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T225149Z
UID:9403-1775847600-1775856600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Beth Brill '26 - Senior Capstone Recital
DESCRIPTION:Beth Brill ‘26: Senior Capstone Recital\nFriday\, April 10 – Bothwell Auditorium\nBlackburn senior Beth Brill will perform a recital centered around her original compositions.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/beth-brill-26-senior-capstone-recital/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T180737Z
CREATED:20260326T145705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T180737Z
UID:9649-1775761200-1775768400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Eberle Speaker Series: Dr. Cynthia Ganote
DESCRIPTION:INCLUSION & BELONGING EXPERT DR. CYNTHIA GANOTE TO SPEAK AT BLACKBURN COLLEGE AS PART OF EBERLE LECTURE SERIES\nThursday\, April 9 event in Bothwell Auditorium is free and open to the public\nBlackburn College will host Dr. Cynthia Ganote\, an inclusion and belonging expert\, educator\, and consultant\, as part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences. The event will take place on Thursday\, April 9\, at 7:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium and is free and open to the public. \nGanote works with individuals and organizations to strengthen communication and build more inclusive environments. A sociologist by training\, she has spent more than 25 years teaching and working in areas related to race\, class\, gender\, and inequality. Ganote has taught at Vanderbilt University\, Saint Mary’s College of California\, and the University of Louisville. She received the 2022 Multicultural Teaching Award at Louisville\, which recognizes faculty who create inclusive learning environments. \nHer work centers on how small\, everyday interactions shape culture over time. Alongside colleagues Dr. Tasha Souza and Dr. Floyd Cheung\, Ganote co-developed microresistance training\, an approach that gives people practical tools to respond to microaggressions\, misunderstandings\, and conflict. The focus is on what can be done in the moment\, whether someone is directly affected or observing the exchange. \n“Conversations about belonging are happening across higher education\, and they are especially important on a campus like Blackburn where relationships and community are central to the student experience\,” said Dr. Trisha Prunty\, professor of psychology and social science division chair. “Dr. Ganote offers a way to think about those ideas beyond the classroom\, and we invite the community to be a part of that conversation.” \nThis event at Blackburn College is funded through the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences\, an endowed fund established to bring guest lecturers and speakers to campus who will inspire\, engage\, and inform students\, faculty\, and the community in the area of social sciences\, with a focus on social justice issues.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/eberle-speaker-series-dr-cynthia-ganote/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T134500
DTSTAMP:20260326T144801Z
CREATED:20260326T134635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T144801Z
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SUMMARY:Center for Teaching and Learning: Teaching in a Polarized Time
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Teaching and Learning would like to make you aware of a professional development opportunity through the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC). The webinar is scheduled for April 8th\, please see event details below. \nFrom the CIC:\nPlease join us on Wednesday\, April 8\, 1:45–2:45 p.m. (ET) for Teaching in a Polarized Time: Course Design for Constructive Dialogue\, a webinar with faculty members who have met these challenges with courses designed to bolster student skills and confidence for constructive dialogue across lines of difference: \nSyon Bhanot\, Associate Professor of Economics\, Swarthmore College (PA)\nRobert G. Boatright\, Professor of Political Science\, Clark University (MA)\nMadison Dircks\, Peer Learning Assistant\, Clark University (MA)\nJon A. Shields\, Professor of Government\, Claremont McKenna College (CA) \nRegister for Webinar
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/center-for-teaching-and-learning-teaching-in-a-polarized-time/
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260324T192108Z
CREATED:20260324T171021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T192108Z
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SUMMARY:Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre will stage the play “Airness” in Bothwell Auditorium. \nShowtimes are Friday at 7 pm\, Saturday at 7 pm\, and Sunday at 2 pm. Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty attend for free. General admission is $10. \nWhen Nina enters her first air guitar competition\, she thinks winning will be easy. As she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion\, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend. From artistic merit to originality to feeling itself\, Nina must learn the pillars of air guitar if she wants to compete. There are 7 pillars of air guitar\, after all\, including the elusive state of “airness.” Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? A shred-or-be-shredded comedy about the spirit of competition and community found through music.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-spring-play-airness-3/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260324T170033Z
CREATED:20260324T170020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T170033Z
UID:9618-1774724400-1774731600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre will stage the play “Airness” in Bothwell Auditorium. \nShowtimes are Friday at 7 pm\, Saturday at 7 pm\, and Sunday at 2 pm. Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty attend for free. General admission is $10. \nWhen Nina enters her first air guitar competition\, she thinks winning will be easy. As she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion\, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend. From artistic merit to originality to feeling itself\, Nina must learn the pillars of air guitar if she wants to compete. There are 7 pillars of air guitar\, after all\, including the elusive state of “airness.” Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? A shred-or-be-shredded comedy about the spirit of competition and community found through music.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-spring-play-airness-2/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260324T165905Z
CREATED:20260324T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165905Z
UID:9617-1774638000-1774645200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre will stage the play “Airness” in Bothwell Auditorium. \nShowtimes are Friday at 7 pm\, Saturday at 7 pm\, and Sunday at 2 pm. Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty attend for free. General admission is $10. \nWhen Nina enters her first air guitar competition\, she thinks winning will be easy. As she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion\, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend. From artistic merit to originality to feeling itself\, Nina must learn the pillars of air guitar if she wants to compete. There are 7 pillars of air guitar\, after all\, including the elusive state of “airness.” Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? A shred-or-be-shredded comedy about the spirit of competition and community found through music.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-spring-play-airness/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260325T161055Z
CREATED:20260325T155113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161055Z
UID:9630-1774598400-1774630800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Center for Teaching and Learning: Professional Development Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Teaching and Learning would like to make you aware of an upcoming opportunity for professional development through Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Lisa Blue visited campus in August of 2024 to talk with Faculty about AI\, since then her institution opens up educational webinars to anyone: \nFrom Vending Machine to Sparring Partner: Designing AI as a Thinking Partner in Professional Education \nSpeaker: Tim Jansky\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, School of Education\nDate: Friday\, March 27\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET\nLocation: Virtual\, registration required \nDrawing from a redesigned undergraduate course in teacher education\, Dr. Jansky will share a practical\, transferable framework for using AI as a dialogical partner\, one that challenges assumptions\, identifies gaps in reasoning\, and creates productive intellectual tension. The session will offer concrete examples of how students can use AI for productive challenge rather than passive answer-seeking\, while learning to evaluate suggestions\, justify decisions\, and work transparently. \nThis talk will be especially useful for faculty\, instructional leaders\, and others interested in preparing students for AI-saturated professional environments. Please use the link to register: \nRegister for the Spark Talk \nIf you don’t receive a confirmation from ai@eku.edu within 24 hours of registering\, or if you have any questions\, please reach out to Lisa Blue. Please feel free to register even if you can’t attend in real time. All registrants will receive a link to the recording after the event.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/center-for-teaching-and-learning-professional-development-opportunity/
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260116T204638Z
CREATED:20260116T203057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T204638Z
UID:9532-1774378800-1774384200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Create Space: Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:This semester\, there will be four “Create Space” events. Create Space meetings are an opportunity for students to create art in a nonjudgmental space with art therapist Daniel Lanctot facilitating. There will be no group or self-critiques. The main focus is on the process of art-making and not so much on the end result. The goal is to use creativity to gain self-insight and as a practice of self-care. \nIn March\, Create Space will be music themed: a jam session focused on creating a song as a group using our voices\, instruments\, and music recording software (March 24 – Renner Art Center). \nSign up for Create Space events. \nReach out to daniel.lanctot@blackburn.edu with any questions.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/create-space-jam-session/
LOCATION:Renner Art Gallery
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20250815T185418Z
CREATED:20250815T185418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185418Z
UID:8947-1773943200-1773950400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Fantasy Salon
DESCRIPTION:Join us with your best sorcery\, dragons\, and unicorns! Or\, if fantasy worlds aren’t your style\, bring us your favorite imaginings and personal epic quests. \nHistorically\, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn and tea and cakes were served. To honor this tradition and establish a creative community at Blackburn for writers\, artists\, performers\, and lovers of all art\, the English & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-fantasy/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260223T141842Z
CREATED:20260105T224046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T141842Z
UID:9402-1772373600-1772379000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Student Studio Recital
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn Student Studio Recital\nSunday\, March 1 – Clegg Chapel\nAn event featuring solo vocal and piano performances by Blackburn music students.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-student-studio-recital-sp26/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260112T225029Z
CREATED:20260105T215704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T225029Z
UID:9399-1770404400-1770409800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Tom Drury
DESCRIPTION:Tom Drury\, Guest Artist\nFriday\, February 6 – Clegg Chapel\nA Carlinville native\, Drury returns home for a special organ recital in Clegg Chapel. Currently an instructor at the University of Southern Indiana\, Drury took his first organ lessons in Clegg Chapel.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/music-theatre-guest-artist-tom-drury/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20250815T185419Z
CREATED:20250815T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185419Z
UID:8946-1770314400-1770321600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Memory Salon
DESCRIPTION:What are your most cherished memories? Bring us your childhood photos\, your moments of pride\, and your songs you know by heart. \nHistorically\, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn and tea and cakes were served. To honor this tradition and establish a creative community at Blackburn for writers\, artists\, performers\, and lovers of all art\, the English & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-memory-salon/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260128T185523Z
CREATED:20260106T220312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185523Z
UID:9409-1769860800-1769860800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Celebrating Girls and Women in Sports Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the power\, passion\, and impact of women in athletics at Blackburn College’s 2026 Women in Sports Day Celebration on Saturday\, January 31. Join us beginning at 12:00 pm in the Blackburn Athletic Center for an inspiring program featuring a dynamic keynote speaker and student-athlete presentations honoring the trailblazing women who have shaped—and continue to shape—the world of sports. \nJustine Siegal will serve as the keynote speaker for the event. Read more about Siegal at the press release for the event. \n \nBlackburn College will celebrate the achievements\, leadership\, and lasting impact of women in athletics during its 2026 Women in Sports Day Celebration on Saturday\, January 31\, 2026\, beginning at 12:00 pm in the Blackburn Athletic Center. The event will feature keynote speaker Justine Siegal\, a nationally recognized baseball coach\, sports educator\, and advocate for gender equity in sports whose career has helped expand opportunities for women and girls in the game. The event is free\, but registration is required. \nSiegal is widely known for breaking barriers in the traditionally male-dominated world of baseball. In 2009\, she became the first woman to coach a professional men’s baseball team when she joined the Brockton Rox of the independent Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball. In 2011\, she again made history as the first woman to throw batting practice to a Major League Baseball team\, working with the Cleveland Indians during spring training. \nSiegal is also helping lead a new chapter for women’s athletics through the launch of the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL). The league will play its inaugural season in Springfield\, Illinois\, at Robin Roberts Stadium beginning August 1\, 2026\, with four teams representing Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, New York\, and Boston. League organizers selected Springfield for its central location and baseball history\, including one of the earliest paid women’s baseball games in 1875 and the city’s connection to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The WPBL’s inaugural season will include a regular season\, playoffs\, and a championship\, creating a new professional league for elite women to compete in baseball. \nRead more about Siegal at the press release for the event. \nFollowing the program\, keep the celebration going by cheering on the Blackburn women’s basketball team as they face Principia College at 1:00 pm in Dawes Gymnasium. Alumni\, students\, families\, and friends are invited to come together to recognize the remarkable legacy and bright future of women in sports.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/alumni-event-2026-celebration-of-girls-and-women-in-sports-day/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Athletics,Community,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260112T224832Z
CREATED:20251205T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224832Z
UID:9350-1769281200-1769288400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Aaron Kaburick in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tickets can be reserved for this free event. Find tickets on Eventbrite \nWelcoming home another Carlinville native\, Aaron Kaburick will perform in Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College on Saturday\, January 24 at 7:00 PM and Sunday\, January 25 at 2:00 PM ! If you are unfamiliar with his work\, Mr. Kaburick has a wonderfully successful Broadway career. This evening features a cabaret-styled concert with good music\, memories\, and Carlinville connections.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/aaron-kaburick-in-concert/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260124T165449Z
CREATED:20251205T222051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T165449Z
UID:9364-1769263200-1769263200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Aaron Kaburick in Concert (Rescheduled for Saturday\, January 24 at 2pm)
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTE:\nGiven both the forecast and our hope to get in Aaron Kaburick’s performances\, we are making changes to the schedule this weekend. \nSunday’s 2pm performance is now SATURDAY AT 2PM. Sunday’s reserved tickets will be accepted at this performance. \nSaturday night’s 7pm performance will continue as scheduled with the ticket reservations unchanged. \nThere is no longer a Sunday performance. \nPlease direct any questions to music@blackburn.edu. \nWe appreciate your flexibility as we try to get in as many performances as possible despite the weather. This is our best effort to get as many people as possible to see Aaron’s cabaret. We appreciate your understanding! \n### \nWelcoming home another Carlinville native\, Aaron Kaburick will perform in Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College on Saturday\, January 24 at 7:00 PM and Sunday\, January 25 at 2:00 PM ! If you are unfamiliar with his work\, Mr. Kaburick has a wonderfully successful Broadway career. This evening features a cabaret-styled concert with good music\, memories\, and Carlinville connections.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/aaron-kaburick-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260112T152448Z
CREATED:20260112T152448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152448Z
UID:9471-1768820400-1768842000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Get to know our Carlinville Community this MLK Day!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/mlk-day-of-service/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students
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