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SUMMARY:The Lodge's 4th Issue Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:The Lodge’s\, Blackburn’s Literary and Arts Magazine\, made for Blackburn students by Blackburn students\, will host its annual Launch Party to celebrate the online publication of the 4th issue. Join us in Jaenke on Thursday\, April 30th at 6pm to celebrate Blackburn’s creative community. Creative writers will read from their published works\, and featured visual art from the magazine will be on exhibit. Delicious refreshments will be served\, and The Lodge website will be available for viewing. Come out and support your creative friends at Blackburn!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/lodge-4th-issue-launch-party/
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:20260503T140000
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SUMMARY:The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass
DESCRIPTION:The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass\nSunday\, May 3\nThe Blackburn and Community Choirs will perform in collaboration with Barnum Jack\, a St. Louis-based bluegrass ensemble.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/the-world-beloved-a-bluegrass-mass/
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:20260504T080000
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CREATED:20250617T202528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T202528Z
UID:8696-1777881600-1777914000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Study Day; Administrative and Academic Offices Open; No Classes Held
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URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/study-day-administrative-and-academic-offices-open-no-classes-held-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260509
DTSTAMP:20260426T134311
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UID:8697-1777939200-1778284799@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Double Instruction Period
DESCRIPTION:DIPS May 2026 (Word Doc) \nMay 5 – 8\, 2026 \n\n\n\nIf your class meets on . . .\nYour final class meeting is\nAt this time\n\n\nMonday @ 8:00 a.m.\nTuesday\, May 5\n1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 9:00 a.m.\nWednesday\, May 6\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 10:00 a.m.\nFriday\, May 8\n10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 11:00 a.m.\nTuesday\, May 5\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 1:00 p.m.\nFriday\, May 8\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 2:00 p.m.\nWednesday\, May 6\n1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nMonday @ 3:00 p.m.\nWednesday\, May 7\n8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.\n\n\nMonday Night Classes\nWednesday\, May 6\n7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 8:00 a.m.\nThursday\, May 7\n10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 9:30 a.m.\nWednesday\, May 6\n10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 11:00 a.m.\nThursday\, May 7\n3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 1:00 p.m.\nTuesday\, May 5\n 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.\n\n\nTuesday @ 2:30 p.m.\nThursday\, May 7\n 1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.\n\n\nTuesday Night Classes\nTuesday\, May 5\n7:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.\n\n\n\n  \nALL DOUBLE INSTRUCTION PERIODS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE REGULAR CLASSROOM. \nALL SENIOR FINAL GRADES ARE DUE BY 4:00 P.M. ON MONDAY\, MAY 11\, 2026.\nAll remaining final grades are due by 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, May 13\, 2026 \nANY CHANGES TO THIS SCHEDULE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE PROVOST.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/double-instruction-period-sp26/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260506T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134311
CREATED:20260115T222441Z
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SUMMARY:Alumni Decade Zoom Series with President Larry Lee: Class of '10s
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-10s/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://blackburn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Alumni-Decades_Web@2x-8.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134311
CREATED:20250617T202823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T202823Z
UID:8698-1778227200-1778259600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Course Instruction Ends
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URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/course-instruction-ends-5/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134311
CREATED:20250617T202906Z
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SUMMARY:Final Grade Rosters Due by 1:00 PM
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URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/final-grade-rosters-due-by-100-pm-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T210000
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CREATED:20250617T203028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T195631Z
UID:8700-1778871600-1778878800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Senior Convocation
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URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/senior-convocation/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T080000
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SUMMARY:Class of 2026 - Senior Send-Off Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:The Alumni Association Board of Directors would like to recognize and celebrate Blackburn College’s Class of 2026 at a Senior Send-Off Breakfast on Saturday\, May 16\, 2026 in the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center beginning at 8:00 am. \nEach graduating senior receives a complimentary ticket and is eligible to bring two guests at a cost of $15.00/pp. \nAll graduating seniors and guests must have tickets reserved/purchased before May 10\, 2026. \nQuestions? Contact alumni.relations@blackburn.edu.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/class-of-2026-senior-send-off-breakfast/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Alumni,Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134311
CREATED:20250617T203348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T141119Z
UID:8701-1778918400-1778950800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:157th Annual Commencement
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URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/157th-annual-commencement/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134311
CREATED:20250518T203434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T181342Z
UID:8702-1779091200-1779123600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Administrative and Academic Offices Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/administrative-and-academic-offices-closed/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260520T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134311
CREATED:20260115T222618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T222618Z
UID:9521-1779303600-1779307200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Alumni Decade Zoom Series with President Larry Lee: Class of '20s
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-20s/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260606T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T134311
CREATED:20260416T211906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T211906Z
UID:9706-1780765200-1780779600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:2026 B-Club Beaver Bowling Night
DESCRIPTION:Join the B Club for an exciting evening of connection\, camaraderie\, and a little friendly competition at Beaver Bowling Night! This special event will take place on Saturday\, June 6 at King Pin Lanes in Springfield\, Illinois\, bringing together Blackburn alumni\, friends\, and supporters for a fun and relaxed night out. \nThe evening will begin with a happy hour at 5:00 PM\, offering the perfect opportunity to catch up with fellow Beavers\, make new connections\, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. Bowling will officially kick off at 6:00 PM\, so be ready to lace up your shoes and hit the lanes! \nWhether you’re a seasoned bowler or just in it for the laughs\, Beaver Bowling Night is all about building community and celebrating Blackburn spirit. Come ready to reconnect\, unwind\, and show off your best strike (or at least your best attempt!). \n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/2026-b-club-beaver-bowling-night/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260928
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CREATED:20260324T193342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T193342Z
UID:9624-1790294400-1790553599@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Homecoming & Family Weekend: Blackburn Road Trip
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! \nSeptember 25 – 27\, Blackburn will host its annual Homecoming and Family Weekend. All roads lead to Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/homecoming-family-weekend-blackburn-road-trip/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Homecoming
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