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  • Homecoming Weekend

    Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/

  • Close-up of Blackburn-themed golf tees.

    B Club Golf Tournament

    The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters will host their annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at Carlinville Country Club’s 9-hole course. Tournament fees include cart and greens fees, boxed lunch, and unlimited drinks. […]

  • Wide shot of the firepit at Jaenke's patio. The area around the firepit is decorated with pillows and pumpkins.

    Blackburn Family Picnic (Demuzio Campus Center)

    Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

    Blackburn Family Picnic will now be held in the Demuzio Campus Center! Previously: All alumni, students, family, faculty, and staff are invited to the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center […]

  • A slice of pie on the table of a catered luncheon for Homecoming at Blackburn College

    Golden Beaver Society Luncheon

    Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

    Did you graduate in 1974 or earlier? If so, we salute you and are so happy to have you back on campus! Be sure to make plans to join us as you become a member of the Golden Beavers Society and reminisce with fellow Beavers who graduated 50+ years ago. A luncheon for this elite […]

  • Wide shot of the South entrance of Graham Hall.

    Residence Hall Open House

    Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL

    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, […]

  • Homecoming Gallery Show from 2022, featuring a lawn mower with a parachute trailing behind, an ammunition box with a plant growing

    The Patricia Wier Mynka Memorial Art Exhibition

    Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery - Visual Arts Center

    The Blackburn College Art Department hosts an exhibition in the Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery of Art in the Visual Arts Center. Homecoming Gallery Show Showcasing Suzy Farren Artist Suzy Farren […]

  • Three Blackburn students pose on stage during the annual awarding of Homecoming Court

    Homecoming Coronation (Dawes Gymnasium at 4:45)

    Dawes Gymnasium

    Coronation will now be held in DAWES GYMNASIUM at 4:45 pm. This will take place right before warm-ups for the Homecoming Volleyball Game. Make sure to come out and watch […]

  • Shot of the entrance to the McKinley House. The front of the house is decorated with Fall themed ornaments and pumpkins.

    Meet Up at McKinley (Mahan Science Building)

    Mahan Science Building

    Due to inclement weather, "Meet Up at McKinley" has been moved to Mahan Science Building. Previously: Join President Larry and First Lady Cathy Lee on the grounds of McKinley House […]

  • Old photo of Blackburn football player running the ball

    Blackburn Football Reunion

    Woodson Hall

    Reconnect with former teammates, reminisce about the unforgettable moments on and off the field, and create new memories with the Blackburn College community. The weekend will begin with a welcome […]

  • Cocktails and Karaoke at Homecoming - string lights and a fire pit reveal a gathering of people as they sing the night away on Jaenke Patio

    Cocktails and Karaoke

    Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Have a main character moment at this popular Homecoming event. If you’ve never tried karaoke before you will not regret it! Come join us for a few cheeky cocktails and karaoke to your heart’s content. DJ Bella Event and DJ Services will be spinning the tunes all night long! Cash bar and snack bar will […]