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Sing Your Song!

We are thrilled you are interested in Blackburn College's SING YOUR SONG! SING YOUR SONG will take place June 20-24, 2022, from 9am to 3pm in Blackburn College's beautiful Bothwell Auditorium. At this new workshop, singers in 7th-12th grade will build their skills and confidence in music they love to perform. They will study with […]

Early Childhood Education Information Sessions (Virtual Event)

Individuals who would like to learn more about Blackburn’s new Current Workforce Early Childhood Degree Program are welcome to attend one of two free Zoom information sessions. Meet with Dr. Cindy Rice, Blackburn College's Teacher Education Department Chair, to learn more about the program, admissions requirements, and opportunities for financial assistance. Monday, June 20, 2022 […]

Giving Day at Blackburn

For more information on Blackburn College and ways to give, visit https://blackburn.edu/give.

Week of Welcome

Summer Orientation and Week of Welcome 2022 August 19-22 Follow us in Instagram at blackburn_wow #BBBeaverDNA

Diversity Learning Circles

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your lunch break and share in the discussion. ADR - Ding. Free lunch provided. Please RSVP to Dr. Margaret Lawler by Friday, August 26, 2022 Guest Speaker: […]

Blackburn Humanities Salon

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

Historically, 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 & […]

Hiking in Sangchris State Park

The first Outdoor Adventure of the 2022-2023 academic year! Join us for a hiking trip to Sangchris State Park. Contact studentlife@blackburn.edu for more information.

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 […]