News and events listings for Blackburn College.
What a great way to kick off the Homecoming weekend with President and Mrs. Biermann at Blackburn's historic home, McKinley House. This is a special opportunity to enjoy a pastry, interact with Blackburn's President and First Lady, and celebrate the start of Homecoming together. Registration Required. Register now to attend Homecoming > Visit the […]
All alumni, students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center for our Blackburn Family Picnic on the Patio. The welcome picnic is a great way to get into the rhythm of Homecoming weekend by catching up with your favorite Beavers and getting back into the groove of our beautiful […]
Did you graduate around 1972 or earlier? If so, we salute you and are so happy to have you back on campus! Be sure to join us for the Nifty 50s Luncheon and reminisce with fellow Blackburnians who graduated 50+ years ago. A luncheon for this elite club will be hosted in the ADRs located […]
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 […]
The Behind the Burn Series for 2022 will feature two elements of Blackburn's sustainability efforts: trees (Friday, September 23) and bees (Saturday, September 24). Friday, September 23 Tree Campus Higher Education Physical Plant Building - 3:00 pm Join Blackburn's Campus Arborist and Grounds Supervisor, Nick McKorkle, as he guides you through our campus' version of […]
The Notable Beavers' Speaker Series for 2022 will feature Dale Boyer '83 (Friday, September 23) and Chuck Lyons '79 (Saturday, September 24). Friday, September 23 Justin and the Magic Stone Lumpkin Learning Commons - 3:00 pm Learn how Blackburn alums Dale Boyer '83 and Dan Holder '81 collaborated to create and publish and illustrated children's […]
The Blackburn College Art Department hosts an exhibition of Christine Adame. Adame's work explores heritage and the power it has over her identity and personal transition. Her work draws from family archives, gesture, and storytelling to explore the ways in which generational histories and cultures converge. Cash bar and light appetizers available.
Lions and tiger and bears, oh my! Let the evening begin with a wave of the Good Witch's wand as the Hudson Quad transforms into a glamorous Emerald City in rich hues of greens and golds. Begin the evening by sipping on the weekend's signature cocktails while mingling with fellow classmates. Dinner under the stars […]
The Office of Institutional Advancement is pleased to announce the 2022 Blackburn College Homecoming Court. Candidates must be senior designated by course credit and in good standing in both the work program and academics. The senior class nominated the six candidates. Homecoming Royalty voting will begin campus-wide on Monday, September 19 until Thursday, September 22 […]
Feel like the Wizard of Oz as you soar up over the tree tops of campus in a tethered hot air balloon. This is sure to be a surreal, magical moment as the sun sets over Carlinville. $10.00 per person. Registration Required. Register now to attend Homecoming > Visit the Homecoming page > […]
The Blackburn Music Showcase kicks off Music's performance calendar for the year. It features highlights from each concert of the season. This year's theme "We're Not in Kansas Anymore" celebrates the new direction Blackburn's Music program is taking and the upcoming College Choir performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City! Register now to […]
Warm up your vocal cords and get ready to sing the night away! If you've never tried karaoke before you will not regret it! Just have a drink or two for extra courage and you'll be singing like Mariah Carey! DJ Bella Event and DJ Services will be spinning the tunes all night long! Cash […]