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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

Alumni Association Luncheon

This time-honored tradition recognizes outstanding alumni, their distinguished careers, and ongoing service to Blackburn College. Find inspiration in the stories and journeys of our fellow alumni. Join us for lunch followed by the annual Alumni Association Board meeting. Space is limited. $15.00 per person.  Registration Required by September 14.   https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/homecoming-registration/ https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming  

BeaverNation Fan Zone

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

Grab your friends for food, games, and fun at the annual BeaverNation Fan Zone. Relax in our tree hammocks while listening to the steel pan stylings of Lenny Fritsch. Check out the inflatables, grab some BC swag, eat from the snack buffet, and so much more. There will be a cash bar for all who […]

Residence Halls Open House

Your residence hall was your home away from home during your college years. Your room was the place you decked out with memories from home, plastered posters on the walls, and ignored the pile of laundry in the corner. It was your spot to crash after a long day of classes or work. It's where […]

Campus Connections

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

Homecoming is a great time to reconnect with your alma mater, friends, staff, and faculty. Retired Blackburn faculty and staff will join us to restore past connections and catch up with all of their favorite alums! Be sure to stop by and say hi!   https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/homecoming-registration/ https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/