Blackburn College

LD 225 Class to Host 3rd Annual Blackburn College Springfest
2024-04-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626
Join us for Springfest on April 27, 2024. Small activities, crafts, yard games, cash bar, and sand volleyball will be available between 10 am to 4 pm in various locations including outside of North Hall, inside Graham Hall’s parlor, outside of DCC, and outside of Jaenke on the patio. On and off campus vendors will also be available the entirety of the event. There will be a cookout-style lunch the day of from 11 am to 1 pm. Fish Eye Fun Photo Booth will be open from 1 pm to 4 pm along with a pet adoption clinic in Mahan Lobby.
The event is hosted by this year’s LD 225 class. For any questions, please contact Ashley Hickerson or Jaime Pineda!

Spring Semi-Formal
2024-04-27 20:00 - 23:00 | Demuzio Center Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois, 62626
Mark your calendars: The Campus Activities Board is excited to present the Spring Semi-Formal on Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 – 11:00 pm in DCC.
Dance the Night Away in Barbieland or join the Kendom in Buzz’s Hideout.
Don’t forget to check out the Resource Center for outfit inspiration.
Contact cab@blackburn.edu or alia.stewart@blackburn.edu with any questions!

Resident Hall Association Car Wash
2024-04-28 12:00 - 16:00 | Demuzio Center Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois, 62626
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) will be hosting its First Annual Car Wash from 12-4 pm on Sunday, April 28 in the DCC parking lot. This is open to all of campus and the community. We will be accepting donations and hope to see you all there!

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday
2024-04-29 14:00 - 16:00 | Illinois
Join the Campus Activities Board in Jaenke Alumni Center for Milkshake Monday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm! This event will occur every Monday unless otherwise noted or the campus is closed. Every time you come to this event, you will receive a sticker on your CAB Card, AND attendance will be taken for House Cup points!
This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. If you’re interested in co-hosting Milkshake Monday with your club/organization or department, contact Alia Stewart (alia.stewart@blackburn.edu)

Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Field Day
2024-04-30 08:00 - 14:00 | Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626
Field Day is an event where students and staff all come together to support and host a fun day for students and people in the community who are neurodiverse. The College’s Council for Exceptional Children chapter will host local Macoupin Center For The Developmentally Disabled (MCDD) and transitional programs out of Carlinville Middle and High Schools for a Blackburn-style Special Olympics.
The event serves as a great learning opportunity for those who have interest in going into the education field and well beyond as we see most these students in and around town as well.
It also strengthens our community ties with local development centers in the Carlinville community.
Sign up to volunteer here >

Humanities Salon
2024-05-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, 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 & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon on the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm in Jaenke, which is open to all students, faculty, and staff who want to:
● read their own creative work;
● perform a short musical, theatrical, dance, or any stage act;
● share and discuss an original work of art;
● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;
● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
Refreshments will be served and on-theme attire is encouraged!

September 5, 2023: The Mystery Salon
The Blackburn Humanities Salon returns for the ’23-’24 school year with the first salon of the fall semester, The Mystery Salon.

October 6, 2023: Out of the Coffin Salon
October is the month for Halloween and LGBTQ+ history, so crawl out of your coffins to Jaenke, on October 5th at 6 pm, and come share your favorite creations on those themes.

November 2, 2023: The Home Salon
Come get cozy by the fire with us as we share works that make us feel safe and warm, and celebrate all the people, places, and things in our lives that give us a sense of belonging and home.

December 4, 2023: Showcase
Join the English and Communications department as we showcase the works of writers in this fall’s English and creative writing classes.

February 8, 2024: The Love Salon
Join us for our second annual Love Salon, a night of celebrating all the kinds of love that sustain us, from friendship to romance to our furry friends.

March 7, 2024: The Future Salon
Join us for and evening of works that dream, dread, and otherwise conceptualize the future, from science fiction to celebrations of hope.

April 4, 2024: The Salon in Bloom
It’s almost the end of the semester, and so many things are the beginning to blossom! Come to the Salon in Bloom and share works that celebrate the spirit of growth and new beginnings.

May 1, 2024: The Lodge Grand Opening
Join Blackburn’s Literary Publishing class in celebrating the launch of the second issue of The Lodge, Blackburn’s online student literary and arts publication!

Casino Night Finals Breakfast
2024-05-02 19:00 - 22:00 | Demuzio Center Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois, 62626
Finals Breakfast will be on May 2, 2024 from 7 – 10 pm. We will have professional dealers and tables. Come play some poker, black jack, roulette, and craps. Don’t know how to play? That’s okay! The dealers will show you! All ages are welcome to play and no money needed!

Double Instruction Period
2024-05-03 - 2024-05-07 | Illinois
Double Instruction Period (DIPs) Schedule Spring 2024 (pdf)

If your class meets on . . .
Your final class meeting is
At this time

Monday @ 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 4
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Monday @ 9:00 a.m.
Friday, May 3
3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Monday @ 10:00 a.m.
Friday, May 3
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Monday @ 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 7
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Monday @ 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 7
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Monday @ 1:00 p.m.
Monday, May 6
1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Monday @ 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 3
1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Monday @ 3:00 p.m.
Monday, May 6
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m.
Friday, May 3
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m.
Monday, May 6
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Tuesday @ 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 4
3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Tuesday @ 2:30 p.m.
Monday, May 6
3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Monday Night Classes
Saturday, May 4
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Thursday Night Classes
Monday, May 6
7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.

All double instruction periods are scheduled for the regular classroom.
ALL FINAL GRADES FOR GRADUATING SENIORS ARE DUE BY 9:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 8.
ALL REMAINING FINAL GRADES ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, MAY 9 AT 12:00 P.M.
Any changes to the schedule must be approved by the Provost.

Education Majors Holding Action Research Presentations
2024-05-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Woodson B
Graduating seniors who have completed their student teaching experience will be hosting a poster presentation event to demonstrate their action research projects. The event will be held in Woodson B on May 7 at 5 pm. The event is open to the public and all students, faculty, and staff are invited. The posters will be set up around the room and attendees can select which presentations they are most interested in and engage in a question and answer session with the student researcher. The event will be open till 6:30 pm.

Class of 2024 - Senior Send-Off
2024-05-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
The Alumni Association Board of Directors would like to recognize and celebrate Blackburn College’s Class of 2024 at a Senior Send-Off on Friday, May 10, 2024 in the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center beginning at 5:30 pm.
Each graduating senior receives a complimentary ticket and is eligible to bring two guests at a cost of $15.00/pp.
Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be available.
All graduating seniors and guests must have tickets reserved/purchased before May 1, 2024.
Questions? Contact alumni.relations@blackburn.edu.

Senior Convocation
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States

155th Annual Commencement
2024-05-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626
Please visit our Graduation page for more information.
Blackburn College Graduation >

Summer Orientation - On Campus
2024-06-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Illinois
Summer Orientation aims to aid new students in successfully transitioning to life at Blackburn College. Our goal is to encourage our students to build a supportive community that allows them to be successful academically and socially.
Register for On-Campus Orientation (June 15)
Learn more about Summer Orientation at Blackburn >

Summer Orientation - Virtual
2024-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Illinois
Summer Orientation aims to aid new students in successfully transitioning to life at Blackburn College. Our goal is to encourage our students to build a supportive community that allows them to be successful academically and socially.
Register for Virtual Orientation (July 9)
Learn more about Summer Orientation at Blackburn >

Tuition, Room & Board Due
2024-08-01 | Illinois
On or before move-in day – tuition, room, board and other charges MUST be paid in full OR an acceptable payment plan with a minimum of 25% down has to be established with the Business Office

Fall Student-Athletes Arrive on Campus
2024-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States

New Students Arrive on Campus - Fall 2024
2024-08-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States

Week of Welcome 2024
2024-08-26 | Illinois
Monday, August 26
*bolded events are required by new students

7-10am Breakfast in Demuzio Campus Center (DCC)
7:45-9:45am Athletic Practices
8am Students who need to register for classes report to Registrar’s office (Ludlum 1st floor)
9am Find your fall classrooms with WOW student leaders (meet in DCC)
10am Welcome to Work College 101 (Bothwell)
11am Workshop 1: Academics at Blackburn (Hudson)
12pm Lunch in DCC
1pm Workshop 2: Studying and Time Management (Hudson)
2-3pm Work training (paperwork, Eselfserve, and department tour)
3:30-6pm Athletic practices
4pm Find your fall classrooms with WOW student leaders (meet in DCC)
5-7pm Dinner in DCC/ Explore your campus clubs and organizations
7-8pm Dessert McKinley House with Blackburn College President/ class photo
8-9 Blitz Ball (Dawes gym) / Explore your student fitness options (Dawes)

For every event you attend (excluding meals/practices/trips to Walmart) that is not required (not bolded), you will receive a ticket that goes into a drawing for the following prizes: $200, $100, $75, and $50 gift certificates to the Blackburn College bookstore.
Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome 2024
2024-08-27 | Illinois
Tuesday, August 27
*Bolded events are required by new students

7-10am Breakfast in DCC
7:45-9:45am Athletic practices
9am Feeling stressed? Try mindfulness meditation (Lumpkin 120)
10am Workshop 3: Communicating and Engaging with Peers/Professionals (Hudson)
11am Workshop 4: Navigating the Work Program (Hudson)
12pm Lunch in DCC
1-3pm Work training (on the job)
3pm Find you fall classrooms with WOW student leaders (meet in DCC)
3:30-6pm Athletic practices
4pm Feeling stressed? Try mindfulness meditation (Lumpkin 120)
5-7pm Dinner in DCC/ Explore campus clubs and organizations
7pm Loteria (Mexican Bingo) with prizes (DCC Lobby)
8pm Feeling creative? Open house for music, theater, art, and creative writing (Bothwell) Want to play with snakes? Tour the vivarium (Mahan lobby)
9pm Need last minute college essentials? Meet in DCC for trips to Walmart

For every event you attend (excluding meals/practices/trips to Walmart) that is not required (not bolded), you will receive a ticket that goes into a drawing for the following prizes: $200, $100, $75, and $50 gift certificates to the Blackburn College bookstore.

Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome 2024
2024-08-28 | Illinois
Wednesday, August 28
*bolded events are required by new students

7-10am Breakfast in DCC
7:45-9:45am Athletic practices
10-11:45am Campus Resources (Bothwell Auditorium)

Academic Tutoring, Dr. Tim Morenz
Accommodations and Peer Mentoring, Jeanette Marshall-Kelly
Athletics, A.D. Kim Camara-Harvey and Professor Joana Ramsey
Career Services, Haley Bray
Counseling, Mindy Beisner and Daniel Lanctot
Library, Jeremy McAninch
Security, Tod Dowdy
Student Engagement, Alia Stewart
Student Life, Dean of Students Logan Elliott and Samantha Eich
Technical Services, Matt Brown

12pm Lunch in DCC
1-3pm Work training
3pm Feeling stressed? Build your own beaver buddy (DCC)
3:30-6pm Athletic practices
5-7pm Dinner in DCC/ Explore campus clubs and organizations
7-8:30pm Campus Community Social (Jaenke patio)

Student vs. faculty/staff sand volleyball tournament and games with WOW student leaders followed by ice cream in Jaenke

For every event you attend (meals/practices/trips to Walmart not included) that is not required (not bolded), you will receive a ticket that goes into a drawing for the following prizes: $200, $100, $75, and $50 gift certificates to the Blackburn College bookstore.

Week of Welcome

Returning Students Arrive on Campus
2024-08-29 | Illinois

Week of Welcome 2024
2024-08-29 | Illinois
Thursday, August 29
*bolded events are required by new students

7-10am Breakfast in DCC
7:45-9:45am Athletic practices
10:30-11:45am Culture of Respect of Blackburn for faculty, staff, and students (Bothwell)
12pm Lunch in DCC/ Drawing for $200, $100, $75, $50 gift certificates to the bookstore/ Patch Party (DIY your own tote bag and hat) and games in DCC lobby
1:30-2:45pm Title IX and You for faculty, staff, and students (Bothwell)
3pm Feeling stressed? Build your own beaver buddy (DCC)
3-4pm Understanding IEP and 504 Accommodations (Hudson 106)
3:30-6pm Athletic practices
5-7pm Dinner in DCC/ Explore campus clubs and organizations
7pm Games at Gugger Family Racket and Hoops Complex
8pm Need last minute college essentials? Meet in DCC for trips to Walmart

Week of Welcome

Work training, Advising
2024-08-30 | Illinois

Week of Welcome 2024
2024-08-30 | Illinois
Friday, August 30
*bolded events are required by new students

7-10am Breakfast in DCC
7:45-9:45am Athletic practices
8-4pm Student Success and Wellness Coordinator available for walk-in consultations (Lumpkin)
10-12pm New students meet with Academic Advisors in their offices
12pm Lunch in DCC
1-3pm All students work training
3:30-6pm Athletic practices
5-7pm Dinner in DCC

Week of Welcome

Labor Day Holiday
2024-09-02 | Illinois
Administrative and Academic Offices Closed; No
Classes Held

First day of semester-long classes; All College Convocation
2024-09-03 | Illinois

CAB Event: Chalk It Up Competition
2024-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Demuzio Center Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois, 62626
Campus Activities Board (CAB) Event
Chalk It Up Competition
DCC Patio
12:00 – 5:00 pm

CAB Event: Lion's Carnival
2024-09-06 17:00 | Illinois
Campus Activities Board (CAB) Event
Friday, September 6
Lion’s Club Carnival
Carlinville Square
TBD

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday
2024-09-09 14:00 - 16:00 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
Campus Activity Board (CAB) Event
Milkshake Monday
Jaenke Alumni Center Lobby
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Last day to register, add a course, declare a course to be taken pass/fail, or drop a course without a W.
2024-09-11 | Illinois
