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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/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
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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:20260505T190136
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T170033Z
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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-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:20260505T190136
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:20260505T190136
CREATED:20260325T155113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161055Z
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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/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T204638Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
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:20260505T190136
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
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/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Athletics,Community,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20251205T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224832Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20251205T222051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T165449Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20260112T152448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152448Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Get to know our Carlinville Community this MLK Day!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/mlk-day-of-service/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20260112T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224700Z
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SUMMARY:MLK Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the life and legacy of Loretta Scott-King and The King Center.\nPresented by Marina Wirsing.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/mlk-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Demuzio Center Blackburn College\, 700 College Ave.\, Carlinville\, Illinois\, 62626
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20260112T145903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T174342Z
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SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Convocation
DESCRIPTION:View the MLK Convocation Program (PDF) > \n \n \nBlackburn College Martin Luther King\, Jr. Convocation 2026\nWednesday\, January 14\, 2026 at 4:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium \nKeynote Speaker Dr. Margaret Lawler\nDr. Margaret “Margie” Lawler earned her bachelor’s degree in law enforcement administration from Western Illinois University in 1993 and her Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central Missouri in 1995. In 2019\, she completed her doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Community College Leadership at Ferris State University. \nDr. Lawler’s professional foundation is in Housing and Residential Life\, where she served for more than 18 years. Throughout her career\, she has developed extensive expertise in recruitment\, hiring\, staffing\, diversity initiatives\, and campus-wide programming. She credits her early work in student affairs for shaping her commitment to leading effective DEI spaces and advancing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives across organizations. Collaboration\, relationship-building\, and team\ndevelopment remain central to her leadership approach. She has hosted large-scale programs\, facilitated professional development training\, and continues to mentor doctoral students and former staff. \nIn 2010\, Dr. Lawler transitioned to corporate operations at Caterpillar\, Inc.\, first serving as a Materials Specialist and later being promoted to User Technician at the Corporate Headquarters in Peoria\, Illinois. During this time\, she earned her Six Sigma Green Belt certification—an achievement she considers pivotal in strengthening her process-improvement and operational leadership skills.\nDr. Lawler returned to higher education in 2015 at Illinois Central College\, where she served in two newly created full-time roles: Diverse Faculty Recruiter and Compliance Officer. She also taught freshman seminar courses as an adjunct faculty member\, further supporting student success. In 2019\, she joined the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as an EEO Investigator\, conducting investigations involving discrimination\, harassment\, and other claims within the Office of Access and Equity. \nFollowing a position elimination in 2021 due to national Title IX regulatory changes and the COVID-19 pandemic\, Dr. Lawler embraced an opportunity to shape a new role at Blackburn College. As the institution’s inaugural Executive Director of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion; Chief Diversity Officer; and Title IX Coordinator\, she developed both the institution’s compliance infrastructure and its DEI training programs. She also served as advisor to the Black Student Union and as the Designated School Official for the international student program. \nDr. Lawler’s career is defined by her willingness to lead with purpose and to build foundational programs from the ground up. In May 2023\, she accepted her current inaugural role as the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Officer and Deputy Director of Personnel for the Illinois Secretary of State\, where she leads statewide DEI initiatives. \nDr. Lawler is a proud member of the Graduate Chapter of Epsilon Sigma – Sigma Gamma\nRho Sorority\, Inc. in Springfield\, IL – where she actively volunteers within her community\,\npartners with community leaders and supports programs for the local youth.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/martin-luther-king-jr-convocation-2026/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Admissions,Alumni,Community,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20251008T143643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T170944Z
UID:9193-1765620000-1765645200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn College Softball Cornhole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blackburn College Softball Cornhole Tournament!  \nDate: December 13th\, 2025\nRegistration: 10:00 AM | Start Time: 11:00 AM\nLocation: Blackburn Athletic Center\, 700 College Ave\, Carlinville\, IL 62626 \nEntry Fee: $40 per team \nCash Prizes:\n1st Place: $300\n2nd Place: $150\n3rd Place: $50 \nRegister your team today and compete for bragging rights and cash prizes! \nPayment Link: https://square.link/u/gaFp6FLw \nRegistration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe62ayFHR8-xStBK0eaK7ZvoaXKrMm85sLGh5tDcSvjCBeRXg/viewform?usp=pp_url \nEmail: kathleen.jacoby@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-college-softball-cornhole-tournament/
LOCATION:Blackburn Athletic Center
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251209T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20251118T232840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T233009Z
UID:9332-1765299600-1765305000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Psychology Senior Seminar Presentations: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:Please come and support our senior psychology majors for their seminar presentations. They each conducted an original research experiment and will present their findings. Presentations will be 20 minutes in length with 10 minutes for questions before the next speaker. \n\n5:00 – Abby Sobczak – PERMA with In-Season and Out-of-Season Athletes\n5:30 – Gracie Jent – Dog Ownership and Well-Being\n6:00 – Gaby Solis – How Coaches can Impact College Athletes in their Performance and Motivation
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/psychology-senior-seminar-presentations-session-1/
LOCATION:Olin Lecture Hall
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20250929T153427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T170624Z
UID:9163-1765116000-1765123200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Christmas at Blackburn
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s annual holiday tradition\, Christmas at Blackburn\, is a beautiful ‘lessons and carols’ service that includes many of the most beloved hymns of Christmas sung by the Blackburn College\, and Community choirs. The Rev. Dr. Carter Aikin presides over the service\, which also includes congregational singing\, scripture read by members of the Blackburn and greater Carlinville community\, and prayers. This year\, for the first time\, there will be two times available to attend this concert. Join us Sunday\, December 7th at either 2:00 pm or 7:00 pm in Clegg Chapel in Hudson Hall for this warm expression of love and joy going into the holiday season.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/christmas-at-blackburn-2025/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20251125T171143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T171143Z
UID:9343-1764950400-1764957600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Senior Seminar Art Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The senior art class of 2026 will be showcasing their final projects on Friday\, December 5th! Enjoy an evening of presentations\, art\, and refreshments. Some work will be available for purchase. \nExhibiting artists will be Liv Leemon\, Brooke Naumann\, El Thompson\, Belle Lansaw\, and Arlo Ward. Presentations start at 4:00 PM in Bothwell Auditorium and the reception will take place from 4:30–6:00 PM in the Sharon K. Sandfort art gallery in the Visual Arts Center. \nCome support our senior artists!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/senior-seminar-art-exhibition/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20251118T222733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T231048Z
UID:9328-1763906400-1763917200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Play "A Doll's House"
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21 at 7 pm\nSaturday\, November 22 at 7 pm\nSunday\, November 23 at 2 pm\n\nBlackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. \nThe play follows Nora\, a housewife\, as she is forced to confront the realities of her past and the personal cost of the illusion of perfection. The now-famous title of the play “A Doll’s House” is symbolic of Nora’s view of her life as if she were outside of it\, like a doll. \nAdmission is FREE for Blackburn students\, faculty\, and staff. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10. \nFor more information please contact theatre@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/fall-play-a-dolls-house-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251122T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20251118T222552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T231105Z
UID:9327-1763838000-1763848800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Play "A Doll's House"
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21 at 7 pm\nSaturday\, November 22 at 7 pm\nSunday\, November 23 at 2 pm\n\nBlackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. \nThe play follows Nora\, a housewife\, as she is forced to confront the realities of her past and the personal cost of the illusion of perfection. The now-famous title of the play “A Doll’s House” is symbolic of Nora’s view of her life as if she were outside of it\, like a doll. \nAdmission is FREE for Blackburn students\, faculty\, and staff. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10. \nFor more information please contact theatre@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/fall-play-a-dolls-house-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251121T220000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20251118T222310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T231058Z
UID:9326-1763751600-1763762400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Fall Play "A Doll's House"
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, November 21 at 7 pm\nSaturday\, November 22 at 7 pm\nSunday\, November 23 at 2 pm\n\nBlackburn College’s Department of Music and Theatre is thrilled to present “A Doll’s House.” It will take place in Bothwell Auditorium on November 21 and 22 at 7 pm and on November 23 at 2 pm. \nThe play follows Nora\, a housewife\, as she is forced to confront the realities of her past and the personal cost of the illusion of perfection. The now-famous title of the play “A Doll’s House” is symbolic of Nora’s view of her life as if she were outside of it\, like a doll. \nAdmission is FREE for Blackburn students\, faculty\, and staff. \nGeneral admission tickets are $10. \nFor more information please contact theatre@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/fall-play-a-dolls-house/
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:20251111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20250617T193459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T192204Z
UID:8672-1762858800-1762862400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Veterans Day Convocation
DESCRIPTION:BLACKBURN COLLEGE INVITES COMMUNITY TO JOIN ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CONVOCATION ON TUESDAY\, NOVEMBER 11 \nBlackburn College in Carlinville\, Illinois\, will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Tuesday\, November 11\, 2025\, at 11:00 am in Clegg Chapel on the College campus. The American Legion Post 554 and the College will honor United States military veterans at the event. It is open to Blackburn faculty\, staff\, students\, and all members of the community. A thank-you lunch will be free for veterans inside the Demuzio Campus Center following the Convocation. \nThe program will include the Presentation of the Colors provided by the American Legion Post 554 Color Guard and the Carlinville VFW\, special readings\, recognitions\, and music by the Blackburn College Choir. Carlinville resident Michael Cosenza will be the event’s guest speaker. Cosenza served in the United States Army with the 101st Airborne Division.  \nPresident Larry K. Lee stated that the annual Veterans Day Convocation is a meaningful opportunity for the College to honor the brave service members who have defended our freedoms. “Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the sacrifices\, courage\, and unwavering commitment of those who have answered the call to serve\,” Lee said. “Across our college community—among students\, faculty\, staff\, alumni\, Trustees\, and friends in Carlinville—we see how the values of service\, resilience\, and dedication continue to guide us. They influence how we learn and lead\, enrich our campus and community\, and remind us of our shared responsibility to build a better future.” \nBlackburn College’s Veterans Day Convocation is coordinated by the Office of the Provost and will feature vocal and instrumental performances by the College Choir\, Dr. Joseph Welch\, and Dr. See Tsai Chan. For more information\, contact Jenny Loveless\, Executive Assistant to the Provost\, at jenny.loveless@blackburn.edu or by calling 217-854-5525.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/veterans-day-convocation-2025/
LOCATION:Illinois
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T183000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20250929T152811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T154551Z
UID:9162-1762533000-1762540200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Petronel Malan\, Grammy Nominated Pianist (ISMTA Conference)
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College is hosting this year’s Illinois State Music Teacher’s Association (ISMTA) conference. The featured performance of concert guest artist\, Grammy-nominee South African pianist Petronel Malan\, is free and open to the public. The performance will be on Friday\, November 7th\, at 4:30 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/petronel-malan-grammy-nominated-pianist-ismta-conference/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20250815T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185419Z
UID:8945-1762452000-1762459200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Campfire Salon
DESCRIPTION:Wear your coziest flannels for a Salon around the fire! Bring us your most chilling mysteries\, your favorite family lore\, and your best outdoor-themed creations. \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-campifre-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:20251025T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251025T120000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20250731T145453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T231509Z
UID:8864-1761390000-1761393600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Celebrating the Life of Dr. Shelly Peffer
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the Life of Dr. Shelly Peffer\nSaturday\, October 25\, 2025 at 11:00 am\nHudson Quad\, Blackburn College \nBring a chair and join us for cake and memories. \nKindly RSVP and let us know if you would like to share a few words in Shelly’s honor.\nRSVP:  https://forms.gle/GWkVEKCRbueGcypp6
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/celebrating-the-life-of-dr-shelly-peffer/
LOCATION:Hudson Quad
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T170000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20250929T153302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T180159Z
UID:9161-1760785200-1760806800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Folk Festival with City of Carlinville (Bothwell Auditorium)
DESCRIPTION:This semester’s staged production is occurring in collaboration with the City of Carlinville on Saturday\, October 18th at 11:00 am. \nDue to inclement weather\, the event will move from Tom Thumb Park to Bothwell Auditorium on the Blackburn College campus. \nThis performance will feature students performing both traditional and modern folk music along with accompanying guests from the community. The event will feature folk art\, poetry and food as well as music. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/folk-festival-with-city-of-carlinville-tom-thumb-park/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Featured,Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251003T210000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20250929T151712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T154340Z
UID:9160-1759518000-1759525200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn College Music Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn Music Showcase\, Friday\, October 3 at 7:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium\, will set the stage for the Music Program’s full 2024-2025 season. This performance displays a wide variety of choral\, solo\, and ensemble pieces that give the audience a sample of what music students and the Music Department will be working on for the next year. This season\, audience members can expect a preview of the folk music theme of this year’s staged production\, a glimpse of the beauty of Blackburn’s traditional lessons and carols service\, Christmas at Blackburn\, along with pieces that foreshadow our spring studio recital\, and a look at the culmination of the choir’s work for the season in the choir concert. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-college-music-showcase/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260505T190136
CREATED:20250815T185419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185419Z
UID:8944-1759428000-1759435200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Spooky & Proud Salon
DESCRIPTION:Join us in our 4th annual celebration of the spooky and the LGBTQ+! October is the month for Halloween and LGBTQ+ history\, so come share your favorite creations on those themes. Costumes encouraged! \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. \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-spooky-proud-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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