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SUMMARY:Alumni Event: On the Road with President Lee: Carlinville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College is bringing the On the Road with President Larry Lee tour to our own backyard! Join us in Carlinville\, Illinois\, for a special evening on the historic square at Taylor’s Chili Parlor.\n  \nThursday\, March 5\n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nTaylor’s Chili Parlor\, Historic Carlinville Square\n  \nEnjoy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages provided by Blackburn College\, with alcoholic beverages available for individual purchase. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet President Larry Lee\, hear exciting updates from campus\, and connect with fellow alumni\, friends\, and members of the local community.\n  \nRegistration is encouraged to help us plan accordingly. We look forward to gathering with you right here at home!\n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/president-tour-carlinville-il/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T200000
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SUMMARY:Alumni Decade Zoom Series with President Larry Lee: Class of '70s
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College invites alumni to join President Larry Lee for the Alumni Decade Zoom Series—an engaging virtual opportunity to reconnect with the College and fellow Beavers. Organized by class decade\, these Zoom conversations provide college updates\, shared memories\, and open dialogue in a relaxed\, interactive setting. \nAlumni are encouraged to register using the form provided below to receive the Zoom link for their specific decade session.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/alumni-decade-zoom-series-with-president-larry-lee-class-of-70s/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T141842Z
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SUMMARY:Blackburn Student Studio Recital
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn Student Studio Recital\nSunday\, March 1 – Clegg Chapel\nAn event featuring solo vocal and piano performances by Blackburn music students.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-student-studio-recital-sp26/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
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SUMMARY:Create Space: Alterations
DESCRIPTION: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 goal is to use creativity to gain self-insight and as a practice of self-care. \nFor February\, Create Space will consist of doing alterations: altered books and canvases (February 24 – Renner Art Center). \nSign up for Create Space events. \nReach out to daniel.lanctot@blackburn.edu with any questions.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/create-space-alterations/
LOCATION:Renner Art Gallery
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20251111T203240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T193652Z
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SUMMARY:Macoupin County Scholarship Dinner & Auction
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening of community and generosity at the 2026 Macoupin County Scholarship Dinner & Auction on Saturday\, February 21\, 2026 in Woodson Hall at Blackburn College. \nFor more than 30 years\, the Macoupin County Blackburn Scholarship has made a private college education more affordable for students right here in Macoupin County. Your participation directly supports this tradition of access\, opportunity\, and student success. \nGuests will enjoy cocktail hour beginning at 5:00 PM with silent auction bidding available throughout the early evening\, followed by a buffet-style dinner at 6:00 PM. The energy rises at 7:00 PM as the live auction begins — always a highlight of the night! \nThis memorable event brings alumni\, friends\, families\, and community members together for a shared purpose: helping local students achieve their educational goals. \nReserve your spot and be part of this impactful celebration!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/macoupin-county-scholarship-dinner-auction-2026/
LOCATION:Woodson Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20260115T205355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T222907Z
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SUMMARY:Alumni Decade Zoom Series with President Larry Lee: Class of '60s
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College invites alumni to join President Larry Lee for the Alumni Decade Zoom Series—an engaging virtual opportunity to reconnect with the College and fellow Beavers. Organized by class decade\, these Zoom conversations provide college updates\, shared memories\, and open dialogue in a relaxed\, interactive setting.\n \nAlumni are encouraged to register using the form provided below to receive the Zoom link for their specific decade session.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/alumni-decade-zoom-series-with-president-larry-lee-class-of-60s/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260206T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T225029Z
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SUMMARY:Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Tom Drury
DESCRIPTION:Tom Drury\, Guest Artist\nFriday\, February 6 – Clegg Chapel\nA Carlinville native\, Drury returns home for a special organ recital in Clegg Chapel. Currently an instructor at the University of Southern Indiana\, Drury took his first organ lessons in Clegg Chapel.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/music-theatre-guest-artist-tom-drury/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T180000
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SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Memory Salon
DESCRIPTION:What are your most cherished memories? Bring us your childhood photos\, your moments of pride\, and your songs you know by heart. \nHistorically\, 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\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-memory-salon/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20260115T203424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T222825Z
UID:9508-1770231600-1770235200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Alumni Decade Zoom Series with President Larry Lee: Class of '50s
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College invites alumni to join President Larry Lee for the Alumni Decade Zoom Series—an engaging virtual opportunity to reconnect with the College and fellow Beavers. Organized by class decade\, these Zoom conversations provide college updates\, shared memories\, and open dialogue in a relaxed\, interactive setting.\n \nAlumni are encouraged to register using the form provided below to receive the Zoom link for their specific decade session.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/alumni-decade-zoom-series-with-president-larry-lee-class-of-50s-2/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260131T120000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20260106T220312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260128T185523Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Girls and Women in Sports Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the power\, passion\, and impact of women in athletics at Blackburn College’s 2026 Women in Sports Day Celebration on Saturday\, January 31. Join us beginning at 12:00 pm in the Blackburn Athletic Center for an inspiring program featuring a dynamic keynote speaker and student-athlete presentations honoring the trailblazing women who have shaped—and continue to shape—the world of sports. \nJustine Siegal will serve as the keynote speaker for the event. Read more about Siegal at the press release for the event. \n \nBlackburn College will celebrate the achievements\, leadership\, and lasting impact of women in athletics during its 2026 Women in Sports Day Celebration on Saturday\, January 31\, 2026\, beginning at 12:00 pm in the Blackburn Athletic Center. The event will feature keynote speaker Justine Siegal\, a nationally recognized baseball coach\, sports educator\, and advocate for gender equity in sports whose career has helped expand opportunities for women and girls in the game. The event is free\, but registration is required. \nSiegal is widely known for breaking barriers in the traditionally male-dominated world of baseball. In 2009\, she became the first woman to coach a professional men’s baseball team when she joined the Brockton Rox of the independent Canadian American Association of Professional Baseball. In 2011\, she again made history as the first woman to throw batting practice to a Major League Baseball team\, working with the Cleveland Indians during spring training. \nSiegal is also helping lead a new chapter for women’s athletics through the launch of the Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL). The league will play its inaugural season in Springfield\, Illinois\, at Robin Roberts Stadium beginning August 1\, 2026\, with four teams representing Los Angeles\, San Francisco\, New York\, and Boston. League organizers selected Springfield for its central location and baseball history\, including one of the earliest paid women’s baseball games in 1875 and the city’s connection to the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League. The WPBL’s inaugural season will include a regular season\, playoffs\, and a championship\, creating a new professional league for elite women to compete in baseball. \nRead more about Siegal at the press release for the event. \nFollowing the program\, keep the celebration going by cheering on the Blackburn women’s basketball team as they face Principia College at 1:00 pm in Dawes Gymnasium. Alumni\, students\, families\, and friends are invited to come together to recognize the remarkable legacy and bright future of women in sports.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/alumni-event-2026-celebration-of-girls-and-women-in-sports-day/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Athletics,Community,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260126T203000
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SUMMARY:Create Space: Crochet
DESCRIPTION: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 goal is to use creativity to gain self-insight and as a practice of self-care. \nThis month\, Zander Davis will be leading a crochet-themed Create Space. This event will be in Lumpkin 121 on Monday\, January 26\, from 7 to 8:30 pm. \nSign up for Create Space events. \nReach out to daniel.lanctot@blackburn.edu with any questions.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/create-space-crochet/
LOCATION:Lumpkin Library
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20251205T220917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224832Z
UID:9350-1769281200-1769288400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Aaron Kaburick in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Tickets can be reserved for this free event. Find tickets on Eventbrite \nWelcoming home another Carlinville native\, Aaron Kaburick will perform in Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College on Saturday\, January 24 at 7:00 PM and Sunday\, January 25 at 2:00 PM ! If you are unfamiliar with his work\, Mr. Kaburick has a wonderfully successful Broadway career. This evening features a cabaret-styled concert with good music\, memories\, and Carlinville connections.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/aaron-kaburick-in-concert/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20251205T222051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T165449Z
UID:9364-1769263200-1769263200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Aaron Kaburick in Concert (Rescheduled for Saturday\, January 24 at 2pm)
DESCRIPTION:IMPORTANT NOTE:\nGiven both the forecast and our hope to get in Aaron Kaburick’s performances\, we are making changes to the schedule this weekend. \nSunday’s 2pm performance is now SATURDAY AT 2PM. Sunday’s reserved tickets will be accepted at this performance. \nSaturday night’s 7pm performance will continue as scheduled with the ticket reservations unchanged. \nThere is no longer a Sunday performance. \nPlease direct any questions to music@blackburn.edu. \nWe appreciate your flexibility as we try to get in as many performances as possible despite the weather. This is our best effort to get as many people as possible to see Aaron’s cabaret. We appreciate your understanding! \n### \nWelcoming home another Carlinville native\, Aaron Kaburick will perform in Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College on Saturday\, January 24 at 7:00 PM and Sunday\, January 25 at 2:00 PM ! If you are unfamiliar with his work\, Mr. Kaburick has a wonderfully successful Broadway career. This evening features a cabaret-styled concert with good music\, memories\, and Carlinville connections.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/aaron-kaburick-in-concert-2/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20250617T195152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195152Z
UID:8686-1769155200-1769187600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Last day to add a course\, declare a course be taken pass/fail\, or drop a course without a “W”
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/last-day-to-add-a-course-declare-a-course-be-taken-pass-fail-or-drop-a-course-without-a-w/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20260112T152448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T152448Z
UID:9471-1768820400-1768842000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:MLK Day of Service
DESCRIPTION:Get to know our Carlinville Community this MLK Day!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/mlk-day-of-service/
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20250617T195111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T171138Z
UID:8685-1768809600-1768842000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:MLK Day Observed. Administrative and Academic Offices Closed; No Classes Held
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/mlk-day-observed-administrative-and-academic-offices-closed-no-classes-held/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20260112T151905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T151905Z
UID:9470-1768676400-1768683600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:CAB Event: JackBox Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Challenge your friends with a night of fun! Don’t forget to bring your phone.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/cab-event-jackbox-game-night/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20251204T224450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T224450Z
UID:9357-1768651200-1768665600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:B Club Courtside Celebration
DESCRIPTION:B Club Courtside Celebration\nSaturday\, January 17 | 12:00–4:00 PM\nDawes Gymnasium\, Blackburn College \nJoin us for the B Club Courtside Celebration\, a special event held in appreciation of everything the B Club has done for Blackburn Athletics. This gathering recognizes the dedicated supporters whose generosity and spirit strengthen our student-athletes and programs. \nEnjoy complimentary admission for B Club Members\, recognition during the women’s (1:00 PM) and men’s (3:00 PM) basketball games\, and access to a VIP area featuring a cash bar and appetizers. \nNon-B Club Members may participate in the event for $10. \nCome celebrate the impact of the B Club community\, connect with fellow supporters\, and experience an exciting day of Beaver pride. Registration is required. \n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/b-club-courtside-celebration/
LOCATION:Dawes Gymnasium
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260117T100000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20260112T151654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T151654Z
UID:9469-1768640400-1768644000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:CAB Event: Informational Meeting for Student CAB Board
DESCRIPTION:Informational Meeting for Student CAB Board in the ADRs\nHave breakfast with CAB and learn about volunteer opportunities!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/cab-event-informational-meeting-for-student-cab-board/
LOCATION:Demuzio Center Blackburn College\, 700 College Ave.\, Carlinville\, Illinois\, 62626
CATEGORIES:Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20260112T151331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T151331Z
UID:9468-1768590000-1768597200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:CAB Event: DIY Vision Boards
DESCRIPTION:Join the Campus Activities Board and plan your Spring Semester.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/cab-event-diy-vision-boards/
LOCATION:Demuzio Center Blackburn College\, 700 College Ave.\, Carlinville\, Illinois\, 62626
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20260112T151159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T224700Z
UID:9319-1768474800-1768482000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:MLK Lunch & Learn
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the life and legacy of Loretta Scott-King and The King Center.\nPresented by Marina Wirsing.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/mlk-lunch-learn/
LOCATION:Demuzio Center Blackburn College\, 700 College Ave.\, Carlinville\, Illinois\, 62626
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20260112T145903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T174342Z
UID:9365-1768406400-1768410000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Martin Luther King\, Jr. Convocation
DESCRIPTION:View the MLK Convocation Program (PDF) > \n \n \nBlackburn College Martin Luther King\, Jr. Convocation 2026\nWednesday\, January 14\, 2026 at 4:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium \nKeynote Speaker Dr. Margaret Lawler\nDr. Margaret “Margie” Lawler earned her bachelor’s degree in law enforcement administration from Western Illinois University in 1993 and her Master’s degree in College Student Personnel Administration from the University of Central Missouri in 1995. In 2019\, she completed her doctorate in Education with an emphasis in Community College Leadership at Ferris State University. \nDr. Lawler’s professional foundation is in Housing and Residential Life\, where she served for more than 18 years. Throughout her career\, she has developed extensive expertise in recruitment\, hiring\, staffing\, diversity initiatives\, and campus-wide programming. She credits her early work in student affairs for shaping her commitment to leading effective DEI spaces and advancing diversity\, equity\, and inclusion initiatives across organizations. Collaboration\, relationship-building\, and team\ndevelopment remain central to her leadership approach. She has hosted large-scale programs\, facilitated professional development training\, and continues to mentor doctoral students and former staff. \nIn 2010\, Dr. Lawler transitioned to corporate operations at Caterpillar\, Inc.\, first serving as a Materials Specialist and later being promoted to User Technician at the Corporate Headquarters in Peoria\, Illinois. During this time\, she earned her Six Sigma Green Belt certification—an achievement she considers pivotal in strengthening her process-improvement and operational leadership skills.\nDr. Lawler returned to higher education in 2015 at Illinois Central College\, where she served in two newly created full-time roles: Diverse Faculty Recruiter and Compliance Officer. She also taught freshman seminar courses as an adjunct faculty member\, further supporting student success. In 2019\, she joined the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign as an EEO Investigator\, conducting investigations involving discrimination\, harassment\, and other claims within the Office of Access and Equity. \nFollowing a position elimination in 2021 due to national Title IX regulatory changes and the COVID-19 pandemic\, Dr. Lawler embraced an opportunity to shape a new role at Blackburn College. As the institution’s inaugural Executive Director of Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion; Chief Diversity Officer; and Title IX Coordinator\, she developed both the institution’s compliance infrastructure and its DEI training programs. She also served as advisor to the Black Student Union and as the Designated School Official for the international student program. \nDr. Lawler’s career is defined by her willingness to lead with purpose and to build foundational programs from the ground up. In May 2023\, she accepted her current inaugural role as the Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion Officer and Deputy Director of Personnel for the Illinois Secretary of State\, where she leads statewide DEI initiatives. \nDr. Lawler is a proud member of the Graduate Chapter of Epsilon Sigma – Sigma Gamma\nRho Sorority\, Inc. in Springfield\, IL – where she actively volunteers within her community\,\npartners with community leaders and supports programs for the local youth.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/martin-luther-king-jr-convocation-2026/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Academics,Admissions,Alumni,Community,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260114T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20250617T195026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T171041Z
UID:8684-1768377600-1768410000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Classes begin
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/classes-begin-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20250617T194948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T194948Z
UID:8683-1768291200-1768323600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Work Program training\, New Student Orientation\, Academic Advising; Registration ends by close of business
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/work-program-training-new-student-orientation-academic-advising-registration-ends-by-close-of-business/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20250617T194847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T171034Z
UID:8682-1768204800-1768237200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:All students arrive on campus
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/all-students-arrive-on-campus-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20250617T194754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T171027Z
UID:8681-1767600000-1767632400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Campus Opens from Winter Break; Administrative and Academic Offices Open
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/campus-opens-from-winter-break-administrative-and-academic-offices-open/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260105T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20250617T194720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T194720Z
UID:8680-1767600000-1767632400@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY: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 be established with the Business Office.
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/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-be-established-with-the-business-office/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251224
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20250617T194614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T221937Z
UID:8679-1766448000-1766534399@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Campus closed for winter break\, Administrative and Academic Offices Closed\, No classes held
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/campus-closed-for-winter-break-administrative-and-academic-offices-closed-no-classes-held/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251213T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20251008T143643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T170944Z
UID:9193-1765620000-1765645200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn College Softball Cornhole Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Join the Blackburn College Softball Cornhole Tournament!  \nDate: December 13th\, 2025\nRegistration: 10:00 AM | Start Time: 11:00 AM\nLocation: Blackburn Athletic Center\, 700 College Ave\, Carlinville\, IL 62626 \nEntry Fee: $40 per team \nCash Prizes:\n1st Place: $300\n2nd Place: $150\n3rd Place: $50 \nRegister your team today and compete for bragging rights and cash prizes! \nPayment Link: https://square.link/u/gaFp6FLw \nRegistration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe62ayFHR8-xStBK0eaK7ZvoaXKrMm85sLGh5tDcSvjCBeRXg/viewform?usp=pp_url \nEmail: kathleen.jacoby@blackburn.edu
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-college-softball-cornhole-tournament/
LOCATION:Blackburn Athletic Center
CATEGORIES:Athletics,Community,Engagement & Recreation,Faculty & Staff,Students
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T171317
CREATED:20250617T194448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T171019Z
UID:8678-1765526400-1765558800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Course Instruction ends
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/course-instruction-ends-3/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR