Events

News and events listings for Blackburn College.

Student Wellness Challenge

The 2022 Student Wellness Challenge is designed to motivate you to incorporate healthy behaviors into your busy lifestyle. All students, faculty, and staff at Blackburn College are eligible to participate, […]

Auditions for the Fall Play!

Interested in collaborating with our fall production? Please join us for auditions on Monday, September 26, in Bothwell Auditorium starting at 6:00PM. Our play - Almost, Maine - will rehearse weekday evenings through October (off for Fall Break) and perform the first weekend of November. We ask that you sign up for a 30-minute audition […]

Diversity Learning Circles – Series

The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your lunch break and share in the discussion. Demuzio Campus Center - ADRs. Free Lunch Provided Please RSVP to Dr. Margaret Lawler by the Friday before […]

Save the Date – FAFSA

Do the FAFSA! The earlier the better. The 2023-2024 FAFSA opens on October 1, 2022. Contact the Financial Aid office with any questions.

Graham Hall Mocktail Night

Come enjoy non-alcoholic cocktails provided by Graham Hall and converse with your fellow student!

BSU and Spectrum Fall Cookout

On October 6 from 5pm to 6:30pm on the DCC Patio, Spectrum and the BSU will be hosting a cookout for all to come and get to know the organizations. There will be food, fun, and everyone will get the chance to decorate some diversity cupcakes.

Blackburn Humanities Salon

Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 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 & […]

Postponed Anime Movie Night

Calling all anime lovers! Come to the equity center (room 103 in the Demuzio Campus Center) to watch the movie, Your Name, on Friday the 7th at 6pm. Pizza and chips will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite movie snack with you!

Community Connection Volunteer Opportunity

We need volunteers, so sign up if you can. Forms are available at the Public Library, the Federated Church, and online at federatedchurch.com. There are a number of sites where you can volunteer and show the community that Blackburn is committed to being active and helpful. See Dr. Rice for more details and get free breakfast […]

Admissions Open House Event

This event is designed for you to engage our Faculty and Staff to answer any questions you may have about Blackburn! Hear from our students about their experiences at Blackburn […]

Pumpkin Painting

All students are invited to come to paint a mini pumpkin in Stoddard Parlor at 7 p.m. This event is hosted by Alyssa (Stoddard RA) and Olivia (Jones RA).