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Homecoming Coronation

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

“Almost, Maine” – Theatrical Production

The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present their fall production “Almost, Maine” in Bothwell Auditorium on Friday, September 29, and Saturday, September 30, at 7 pm. A third performance is scheduled for Sunday, October 1 at 2 pm. Tickets are $10 to the public and free to any Blackburn students, faculty and […]

Volleyball vs. MUW

Dawes Gymnasium

Blackburn's Volleyball team faces off against new SLIAC member Mississippi University for Women in the featured matchup at 7:00 p.m. in Historic Dawes Gymnasium.

Cocktails & Karaoke

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

Have a main character moment at this popular Homecoming event. If you’ve never tried karaoke before, you will not regret it! Come join us for a few cheeky cocktails and karaoke to your heart’s content. DJ Bella Event and DJ Services will be spinning the tunes all night long! Cash bar and snack bar will […]

Beaverthon

Take part in our treasured 5K event while enjoying a scenic view of Carlinville. The Beaverthon is a great way to get your heart pumping for a long day of Homecoming events. The 3.11-mile run/walk will take participants through a combination of the neighboring streets to Blackburn’s campus and country roads, culminating in a finish […]

Reunion Class Brunch (Graduating Classes of 2013, 1998, 1973, and 1963)

Woodson Hall

A class reunion gives one a chance to reconnect with old friends, remember the fun times you had in college, and celebrate with people you may not have seen for years. The Saturday morning brunch provides an opportunity for each reunion class to gather individually in Woodson Hall. Reunion class pictures will be taken at […]

$15

Behind the Burn: Indoor Practice Facility

Featuring New Athletic Practice Facility - Join Blackburn's Capital Campaign Manager Glen Krupica and contractor Norm Gillen at the future site of Blackburn’s newest athletic practice facility to discuss the current state of the project or learn more about the many ways to support the Winning Together Campaign.   https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/homecoming-registration/ https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/

Notable Beavers – Speaker Series

Join Scott Dillard ’84 as he presents on how his career track has led him to live a life ‘in the space in between.’ Learn how these in-between spaces can be productive spaces to create new, interesting, and productive ways of living in the world. Saturday, September 30 Finding Yourself Between the Cracks Alumni Lecture […]

Bags and Beavers Cornhole Tournament

Everyone loves cornhole at tailgates, backyard barbecues, or your favorite local bar. Grab a teammate to play in our inaugural Homecoming tournament. Limited spots are available to the first 24 teams (teams of two). Double elimination. Have a blast competing for only $10.00/per person. Registration Required. 10:30 am - Team Registration 11:00 am - Play […]

$10