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  • February 2026

  • Tue 24

    Create Space: Alterations

    Tuesday, February 24 2026
    Renner Art Gallery

    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 […]

  • March 2026

  • Sun 1

    Blackburn Student Studio Recital

    Sunday, March 1 2026
    Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)

    Blackburn Student Studio Recital Sunday, March 1 – Clegg Chapel An event featuring solo vocal and piano performances by Blackburn music students.

  • Sun 8

    Beaver Break: Alternative Spring Break

    Sunday, March 8 2026 - Sunday, March 15 2026

    Students and Sponsors will be helping the American Hiking Society restore beach boardwalks in Cape Charles, Virginia at Kiptopeke State Park. There will be food provided and lodging, there is a deposit of $75. This is an opportunity to do some community service and travel to another state. Build new friendships, gain new work skills, […]

  • Mon 9

    Spring Break Academic Holiday: Administrative Offices Open; Academic Offices Closed; No Classes Held

    Monday, March 9 2026 - Friday, March 13 2026
  • Thu 19

    Humanities Salon: The Fantasy Salon

    Thursday, March 19 2026
    Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    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. 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 […]

  • Fri 20

    Last day to drop a class with a “W” grade

    Friday, March 20 2026
  • Tue 24

    Create Space: Jam Session

    Tuesday, March 24 2026
    Renner Art Gallery

    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. […]

  • Mon 30

    Early Registration begins for the Fall 2026 semester

    Monday, March 30 2026
  • April 2026

  • Fri 3

    Spring Holiday Administrative and Academic Offices Closed; No Classes Held

    Friday, April 3 2026 - Monday, April 6 2026
  • Fri 10

    Beth Brill ’26 – Senior Capstone Recital

    Friday, April 10 2026
    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Beth Brill ‘26: Senior Capstone Recital Friday, April 10 – Bothwell Auditorium Blackburn senior Beth Brill will perform a recital centered around her original compositions.

  • Fri 17

    Last day of early registration for the Fall 2026 semester

    Friday, April 17 2026
  • Fri 17

    Music & Theatre Guest Artists: Alexandra LoBianco & Joshua Benevento

    Friday, April 17 2026
    Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)

    Alexandra LoBianco & Joshua Benevento, Guest Artists Friday, April 17 – Clegg Chapel An evening of Lieder (German art song), featuring Schubert, Brahms, Wolf, Mahler, and more!

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