Blackburn College

Blackburn C.A.M.P. Committee Faculty & Staff Tailgate
2023-12-02 12:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Illinois
Faculty and Staff: come show your support at the inaugural tailgate of the season on Dec. 2nd.
Tailgating at DCC starts at 12pm. We will then be attending the Basketball game at 1pm. This will be followed up with a bags tourney and snacks. We will then progress to the next basketball game at 3pm.
Burgers & dogs will be provided by Grill-Master Dr. Tim Morenz. Bring a favorite side dish and your own beverage (Please no alcohol in the gym). Family & plus-1 welcome! RSVP to jeremy.mcaninch@blackburn.edu

Intramural Gaming League (IGL)
2023-12-02 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-25 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-18 10:00 - 17:00, 2023-11-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Illinois
Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun competitive environment or a place to try out some new games?
For the first time the Blackburn Computer Science Department is putting on the Intramural Gaming League. Participants will go head to head in teams of 4, competing weekly in different games. We won’t just be playing just one game, but a new one each week over a 6 week period to test a variety of skill sets, making team balancing all the more essential.
Students, staff, and faculty are welcome to participate. You can come with a team of four put together, or you can come with fewer than that. At the starting date, you will be placed or combined with other groups or people to create a team of four. If you have any interest in participating, feel free to follow the link below to sign up.
Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/9vBp58wKXJTJTUZN7
Our starting date or “Week 0” will be Saturday, September 16th, at 10am in Hudson Computer Lab. There we will decide on upcoming games and finalize teams. Each week at the same time and place we will meet back up to play! So be sure to sign up and stop by if you are interested!
If you have any questions, feel free to email Max Schaad at kenneth.schaad@blackburn.edu or Roger Frye at roger.frye@blackburn.edu

Holiday Card Decorating Party with CAB
2023-12-01 19:00 | Demuzio Center Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois, 62626
Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC at 7:00 pm on Friday, December 01 for a Holiday Card Decorating Party! Make a card for your favorite person or leave them to be donated.

Seminar Exhibition
2023-12-01 16:00 - 22:00 | Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery – Visual Arts Center
The Seminar exhibition featuring work by senior Sydney Bray and junior Liv Leemon will open this Friday with a reception from 4 to 6:30PM in the Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery in the Visual Arts Center.

BUZZ'S HIDEOUT GRAND OPENING!!
2023-11-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Demuzio Center Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois, 62626
Join Student Life and Fresh Ideas to celebrate the grand opening of Buzz’s Hideout, Blackburn’s NEW gaming room located inside DCC. The ribbon cutting will kick off the party at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 30. Refreshments will be available until 3:00 pm.

CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday
2023-11-28 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-14 19:00 - 22:00, 2023-11-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Demuzio Center Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois, 62626
Join the Campus Activities Board at 7:00 pm in DCC for Trivia Tuesday! This event will take place EVERY Tuesday unless otherwise noted or the campus is closed. This event is eligible for one CAB Card sticker every time you attend, AND attendance will be taken for House Cup points!

Writer's Block - Career Readiness Workshop
2023-11-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Lumpkin Library
The Writer’s Block announces a Career Readiness Workshop series open to all students!

Director of Career Services Haley Bray will present on the following topics related to career preparation:

September 25 @ 7 pm – Interview Etiquette and the STAR Technique
October 30 @ 7 pm – Resume and Cover Letter Basics
November 27 @ 7 pm – LinkedIn Overview and Networking

All events are located in the Writer’s Block inside Lumpkin Library.
Light refreshments will be served.

Art Club Exhibition
2023-11-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Illinois
Please join us on MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH for our first annual Art Club Exhibition! The opening reception will be held in the RENNER GALLERY 5:30-7:30. This exhibition is managed entirely by students and will feature a people’s choice award, voting will start at 5:30 and conclude at 6:30. Make sure you come and vote for your favorite piece! Refreshments will be provided.

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday
2023-11-27 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-20 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-13 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-11-06 14:00 - 16:00 | Illinois
Join the Campus Activities Board in Jaenke Alumni Center for Milkshake Monday from 2:00 – 4:00 pm! This event will occur every Monday unless otherwise noted or the campus is closed. Every time you come to this event, you will receive a sticker on your CAB Card, AND attendance will be taken for House Cup points!
This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff. If you’re interested in co-hosting Milkshake Monday with your club/organization or department, contact Alia Stewart (alia.stewart@blackburn.edu)

Course Instruction Resumes 8 a.m.
2023-11-27 08:00 - 17:00 | Illinois

Thanksgiving Vacation Begins 9 p.m.
2023-11-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Illinois

Last Day - Withdraw Passing from a Class
2023-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Illinois

Color Run
2023-11-18 08:00 - 10:00 | Illinois
The Calm Club is hosting a 2-mile on-campus run, and all are welcome to participate, including walkers. Wearing white is encouraged to be hit by colored powder, and the club can provide a white T-shirt if needed. Pet owners can bring their pets along as the powder is pet-friendly. Dr. Hopper will also participate and get covered in powder. The event starts at 8:00 am at the DCC Patio.

Dream On: A Rock Concert
2023-11-17 19:00 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
A special rock concert featuring Blackburn’s Ensemble/Staged Production students, accompanied by a live band, will perform a wide variety of rock songs, ranging from classic to modern and somewhere in between. The theme, “Dream On,” is central to the focus of the Music department for this year: growth, goals, and dreams. Blackburn’s Voice Instructor, Professor Cady Thomas Potts, will direct the concert.

BC Eras Tour (Fall Dance)
2023-11-11 20:00 - 23:00 | Illinois
Are You “…Ready for It?”
The Campus Activities Board is “Enchanted” to invite you to The Eras Tour (Blackburn’s Version) at our Fall Dance. Tell your friends you’re “going out tonight” Saturday, November 11th at 8:00 pm.
Join the fun in an outfit that makes DCC shimmer. You’ll want to “Stay, Stay Stay” all night long, but the parTAY ends at 11:00 pm. There will be no “Champagne Problems” at the cash bar with our very own celebrity bartender, Kate Baskin. NICE!

CAB Event: Make Friendship Bracelets
2023-11-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Demuzio Center Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois, 62626
Join the Campus Activities Board to “make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it,” Friday, November 10th in DCC from 4:00 – 6:00 pm. Make some for yourself, your besties, or to trade at the BC Eras Tour Fall Dance Saturday, November 11th.

Veterans Day Convocation
2023-11-10 11:00 - 13:00 | Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
BLACKBURN COLLEGE INVITES COMMUNITY TO JOIN ANNUAL VETERANS DAY CONVOCATION ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10
Blackburn College in Carlinville, IL will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Friday, November 10, 2023, at 11 am in Clegg Chapel located on the College campus. The American Legion Post 554 and the College will honor United States military veterans at the event. It is open to Blackburn faculty, staff, students, and all members of the community. A thank-you lunch will be provided free of charge for veterans inside the Demuzio Campus Center following the Convocation.
The program will include the Presentation of the Colors provided by the American Legion Post 554 Color Guard and the Carlinville VFW, special readings, recognitions, and music by the Blackburn College Choir. Carlinville resident Bill Craig will be the event’s guest speaker. Craig served in the Army and is related to General George Patton. The former Professor at Lincoln Land College also taught night classes for veterans for 14 years.
President Gregory J. Meyer stated that the annual Veterans Day Convocation is an opportunity for the College to honor the nation’s veterans of all wars. “We are grateful to come together as a community and recognize the significant dedication made by veterans. Within our college community, which encompasses students, faculty, staff, alumni, Trustees, and friends in the Carlinville, we honor their legacy of service and acknowledge their unwavering commitment.” Meyer further added that the College is honored to demonstrate its support through this special event, providing an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices and invaluable contributions made by these individuals.
Blackburn College’s Veterans Day Convocation is coordinated by the Office of the Provost and will feature vocal and instrumental performances by the College Choir, Dr. Joseph Welch, and Dr. See Tsai Chan. For more information, contact Missie Snider, Executive Assistant to the Provost.

Admissions Open House Event
2023-11-10 08:30 - 14:00 | Illinois
This event is designed for you to engage our Faculty and Staff to answer any questions about Blackburn! Hear from our students about their experiences at Blackburn while participating in our unique Work Program. Receive a tour through our beautiful campus to experience where you will live and learn as you earn your degree. You’ll have many opportunities to connect with our campus community and learn about our affordable and engaging education inside and outside the classroom!

Reserve Your Spot >
Questions? Contact our Admissions team!

Last Day Spring 2024 Early Registration
2023-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 | Illinois

CAB Event: Blackburn's Got Talent - Auditions
2023-11-09 19:00 | Woodson Hall
Student Life will be hosting Blackburn’s Got Talent AUDITIONS on Thursday, November 9 at 7:00 pm in Woodson B. Auditions will be first come, first seen.
The Blackburn’s Got Talent showcase will take place during the Spring Semester.
Questions and audition requirements can be directed to: alia.stewart@blackburn.edu

Track and Field Interest / Informational Meeting
2023-11-08 16:30 - 17:00 | Illinois
This will be a meeting for anyone interested in participating in Track and Field this season. There is an Indoor season which runs from January to March, and an outdoor season from March to May. Please attend the meeting if interested in either or both seasons. If unable to attend this meeting due to other commitments, please contact Coach Weber @ (217) 313-1550 or jay.weber@blackburn.edu.
