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Homecoming 2022
SAVE THE DATE Homecoming 2022 — September 23, 24, & 25 Blackburn’s Homecoming weekend is a treasured time for our community to come together to reconnect with friends, reminisce about college days, and make new memories! We are working on plans for Homecoming 2022 that will ensure the health and safety of the Beaver family. […]
The Patricia Wier Mynka Memorial Exhibition
The Blackburn College Art Department hosts an exhibition of Christine Adame. Adame's work explores heritage and the power it has over her identity and personal transition. Her work draws from family archives, gesture, and storytelling to explore the ways in which generational histories and cultures converge. Cash bar and light appetizers available.
Admissions Open House Event
This event is designed for you to engage our Faculty and Staff to answer any questions you may have about Blackburn! Hear from our students about their experiences at Blackburn while being a part of our unique Work Program. Receive a tour through our beautiful campus to experience where you will live and learn as […]
Veterans Day Convocation
Blackburn is bringing its annual Veterans Day Convocation back to campus. The American Legion Post 554, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 1104 and the College will honor United States military veterans at the event held in Clegg Chapel on the College campus. It is open to Blackburn faculty, staff, students, and all members of […]
Billy Goats Gruff – An Opera for Children
Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United StatesThe Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will perform an operatic production for children, “The Billy Goats Gruff'' on Friday, November 18. This free performance is open to the public and will take place in Bothwell Auditorium at 7:00 pm. Read the press release. Blackburn College’s production of "The Billy Goats Gruff opera is […]
Christmas at Blackburn
Blackburn College will celebrate the holiday season with its annual Christmas at Blackburn event on Sunday, December 5, 2022, at 7:00 pm in Clegg Chapel. The performance will be free and open to the public. A Lessons and Carols service, the celebration will include the Blackburn College Choir, student instrumental performances by Jordan Watts (flute) […]
Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation
Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United StatesWatch the event from Bothwell Auditorium Blackburn 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 […]
CAB: Guest Artist Masterclass – Meredith Pyle
Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United StatesBlackburn’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. The Guest Artist Series launched in the fall of […]
You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown (Spring Musical)
Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United StatesPlease email theatre@blackburn.edu for ticket information. Directed by Dr. Collin Vorbeck Music Direction by Dr. Joseph Welch CANCELLED -Friday, March 31 - 7:00 pm. Due to the severe weather warnings and in the interest of safety, the show on Friday, March 31 has been cancelled. Saturday, April 1 - 7:00 pm Sunday, April […]
Admissions Open House Event
This event is designed for you to engage our Faculty and Staff to answer any questions about Blackburn! Hear from our students about their experiences at Blackburn while participating in our unique Work Program. Receive a tour through our beautiful campus to experience where you will live and learn as you earn your degree. You’ll […]
Admissions Open House Event
This event is designed for you to engage our Faculty and Staff to answer any questions about Blackburn! Hear from our students about their experiences at Blackburn while participating in our unique Work Program. Receive a tour through our beautiful campus to experience where you will live and learn as you earn your degree. You’ll […]