Events
News and events listings for Blackburn College.
Vortex and Louise Allen Creative Writing Contest
Attention all creative writers and artists - submit your creative works! Blackburn's literary and creative arts magazine, The Vortex, seeks your original creative works. Creative writing in the genres of poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and drama is also eligible for cash prizes through the Louise Allen Creative Writing Contest. All entries must be original and […]
Beekeeping Class
The Blackburn College Beekeeping Program will host its first beekeeping class this spring. This exciting opportunity will be open to the public, and attendees will have access to the campus’s apiary as a learning resource. The class will run from March 13 until May 9, 2023. The opportunity will consist of eight evening classroom sessions […]
Science Day
Blackburn College Science Day is day filled with demonstrations led by the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Computer Science departments. High school students from surrounding schools will be visiting the campus for this event. They will also be competing for a chance to win monetary prizes for their school as well as a Blackburn College […]
Staff Art Show
Come see the great and talented work of our Blackburn staff members. Staff art pieces will be displayed in Lumpkin from 3:30-5:00 on March 17. Refreshments will be provided.
BSU- Springfield Trip
Greetings, the Black Student Union is planning a trip to Springfield, IL. on March 18th at 11 a.m. where we will be visiting U-Top which is located on E. South Grand Ave. This is a perfect opportunity for students to visit and be able to get various beauty and hair products, as well as a […]
Music Annual Studio Recital
Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United StatesBlackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will present its annual studio recital on Sunday, March 19, at 2:00 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public. This event will feature students participating in Blackburn’s Music program and will feature solo vocal and piano performances. The Blackburn Music program is […]
Beekeeping Class
The Blackburn College Beekeeping Program will host its first beekeeping class this spring. This exciting opportunity will be open to the public, and attendees will have access to the campus’s apiary as a learning resource. The class will run from March 13 until May 9, 2023. The opportunity will consist of eight evening classroom sessions […]
Lumpkin Coloring Contest
Join for a chance to win a $25 gift card. Second and third place will receive their choice of their favorite candy bar and bottled soda. Grab a coloring page from the front desk at the library and return the finished product (with contact information attached) by April 14 at 5 pm.