Course Instruction Ends
2024-05-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | IL

Education Majors Holding Action Research Presentations
2024-05-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Woodson B
Graduating seniors who have completed their student teaching experience will be hosting a poster presentation event to demonstrate their action research projects. The event will be held in Woodson B on May 7 at 5 pm. The event is open to the public and all students, faculty, and staff are invited. The posters will be set up around the room and attendees can select which presentations they are most interested in and engage in a question and answer session with the student researcher. The event will be open till 6:30 pm.

Class of 2024 - Senior Send-Off
2024-05-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
The Alumni Association Board of Directors would like to recognize and celebrate Blackburn College’s Class of 2024 at a Senior Send-Off on Friday, May 10, 2024 in the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center beginning at 5:30 pm.
Each graduating senior receives a complimentary ticket and is eligible to bring two guests at a cost of $15.00/pp.
Hors d’oeuvres and cash bar will be available.
All graduating seniors and guests must have tickets reserved/purchased before May 1, 2024.
Questions? Contact alumni.relations@blackburn.edu.

Senior Convocation
2024-05-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States

155th Annual Commencement
2024-05-11 10:30 - 12:00 | Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626
Please visit our Graduation page for more information.
Blackburn College Graduation >

Summer Orientation - On Campus
2024-06-15 09:00 - 14:00 | IL
Summer Orientation aims to aid new students in successfully transitioning to life at Blackburn College. Our goal is to encourage our students to build a supportive community that allows them to be successful academically and socially.
Register for On-Campus Orientation (June 15)
Learn more about Summer Orientation at Blackburn >

Summer Orientation - Virtual
2024-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | IL
Summer Orientation aims to aid new students in successfully transitioning to life at Blackburn College. Our goal is to encourage our students to build a supportive community that allows them to be successful academically and socially.
Register for Virtual Orientation (July 9)
Learn more about Summer Orientation at Blackburn >

Tuition, Room & Board Due
2024-08-01 | IL
On or before move-in day – tuition, room, board and other charges MUST be paid in full OR an acceptable payment plan with a minimum of 25% down has to be established with the Business Office

Take Me Out to the Ballgame!
2024-08-01 18:30 | Northwestern Medical Field, 34W002 Cherry Lane, Chicago, IL, 60134, United States
Join fellow Blackburn alumni and our new President Larry Lee at Northwestern Medical Field as the Kane County Cougars take on the Chicago Dogs. The game will start at 6:30. Ticket prices are $45 for adults ($35 for children). This cost will include a ticket to the game, all you can eat food and soft drinks! This night is bound to be a homerun!

Fall Student-Athletes Arrive on Campus
2024-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States

New Students Arrive on Campus - Fall 2024
2024-08-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States

Week of Welcome 2024
2024-08-26 | IL
Monday, August 26
*bolded events are required by new students

7-10am Breakfast in Demuzio Campus Center (DCC)
7:45-9:45am Athletic Practices
8am Students who need to register for classes report to Registrar’s office (Ludlum 1st floor)
9am Find your fall classrooms with WOW student leaders (meet in DCC)
10am Welcome to Work College 101 (Bothwell)
11am Workshop 1: Academics at Blackburn (Hudson)
12pm Lunch in DCC
1pm Workshop 2: Studying and Time Management (Hudson)
2-3pm Work training (paperwork, Eselfserve, and department tour)
3:30-6pm Athletic practices
4pm Find your fall classrooms with WOW student leaders (meet in DCC)
5-7pm Dinner in DCC/ Explore your campus clubs and organizations
7-8pm Dessert McKinley House with Blackburn College President/ class photo
8-9 Blitz Ball (Dawes gym) / Explore your student fitness options (Dawes)

For every event you attend (excluding meals/practices/trips to Walmart) that is not required (not bolded), you will receive a ticket that goes into a drawing for the following prizes: $200, $100, $75, and $50 gift certificates to the Blackburn College bookstore.
Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome 2024
2024-08-27 | IL
Tuesday, August 27
*Bolded events are required by new students

7-10am Breakfast in DCC
7:45-9:45am Athletic practices
9am Feeling stressed? Try mindfulness meditation (Lumpkin 120)
10am Workshop 3: Communicating and Engaging with Peers/Professionals (Hudson)
11am Workshop 4: Navigating the Work Program (Hudson)
12pm Lunch in DCC
1-3pm Work training (on the job)
3pm Find you fall classrooms with WOW student leaders (meet in DCC)
3:30-6pm Athletic practices
4pm Feeling stressed? Try mindfulness meditation (Lumpkin 120)
5-7pm Dinner in DCC/ Explore campus clubs and organizations
7pm Loteria (Mexican Bingo) with prizes (DCC Lobby)
8pm Feeling creative? Open house for music, theater, art, and creative writing (Bothwell) Want to play with snakes? Tour the vivarium (Mahan lobby)
9pm Need last minute college essentials? Meet in DCC for trips to Walmart

For every event you attend (excluding meals/practices/trips to Walmart) that is not required (not bolded), you will receive a ticket that goes into a drawing for the following prizes: $200, $100, $75, and $50 gift certificates to the Blackburn College bookstore.

Week of Welcome

Week of Welcome 2024
2024-08-28 | IL
Wednesday, August 28
*bolded events are required by new students

7-10am Breakfast in DCC
7:45-9:45am Athletic practices
10-11:45am Campus Resources (Bothwell Auditorium)

Academic Tutoring, Dr. Tim Morenz
Accommodations and Peer Mentoring, Jeanette Marshall-Kelly
Athletics, A.D. Kim Camara-Harvey and Professor Joana Ramsey
Career Services, Haley Bray
Counseling, Mindy Beisner and Daniel Lanctot
Library, Jeremy McAninch
Security, Tod Dowdy
Student Engagement, Alia Stewart
Student Life, Dean of Students Logan Elliott and Samantha Eich
Technical Services, Matt Brown

12pm Lunch in DCC
1-3pm Work training
3pm Feeling stressed? Build your own beaver buddy (DCC)
3:30-6pm Athletic practices
5-7pm Dinner in DCC/ Explore campus clubs and organizations
7-8:30pm Campus Community Social (Jaenke patio)

Student vs. faculty/staff sand volleyball tournament and games with WOW student leaders followed by ice cream in Jaenke

For every event you attend (meals/practices/trips to Walmart not included) that is not required (not bolded), you will receive a ticket that goes into a drawing for the following prizes: $200, $100, $75, and $50 gift certificates to the Blackburn College bookstore.

Week of Welcome

Returning Students Arrive on Campus
2024-08-29 | IL

Week of Welcome 2024
2024-08-29 | IL
Thursday, August 29
*bolded events are required by new students

7-10am Breakfast in DCC
7:45-9:45am Athletic practices
10:30-11:45am Culture of Respect of Blackburn for faculty, staff, and students (Bothwell)
12pm Lunch in DCC/ Drawing for $200, $100, $75, $50 gift certificates to the bookstore/ Patch Party (DIY your own tote bag and hat) and games in DCC lobby
1:30-2:45pm Title IX and You for faculty, staff, and students (Bothwell)
3pm Feeling stressed? Build your own beaver buddy (DCC)
3-4pm Understanding IEP and 504 Accommodations (Hudson 106)
3:30-6pm Athletic practices
5-7pm Dinner in DCC/ Explore campus clubs and organizations
7pm Games at Gugger Family Racket and Hoops Complex
8pm Need last minute college essentials? Meet in DCC for trips to Walmart

Week of Welcome

Work training, Advising
2024-08-30 | IL

Week of Welcome 2024
2024-08-30 | IL
Friday, August 30
*bolded events are required by new students

7-10am Breakfast in DCC
7:45-9:45am Athletic practices
8-4pm Student Success and Wellness Coordinator available for walk-in consultations (Lumpkin)
10-12pm New students meet with Academic Advisors in their offices
12pm Lunch in DCC
1-3pm All students work training
3:30-6pm Athletic practices
5-7pm Dinner in DCC

Week of Welcome

Labor Day Holiday
2024-09-02 | IL
Administrative and Academic Offices Closed; No
Classes Held

First day of semester-long classes; All College Convocation
2024-09-03 | IL

CAB Event: Chalk It Up Competition
2024-09-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Demuzio Center Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois, 62626
Campus Activities Board (CAB) Event
Chalk It Up Competition
DCC Patio
12:00 – 5:00 pm

CAB Event: Lion's Carnival
2024-09-06 17:00 | IL
Campus Activities Board (CAB) Event
Friday, September 6
Lion’s Club Carnival
Carlinville Square
TBD

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday
2024-09-09 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-16 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-09-23 14:00 - 16:00 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
Campus Activity Board (CAB) Event
Milkshake Monday
Jaenke Alumni Center Lobby
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Last day to register, add a course, declare a course to be taken pass/fail, or drop a course without a W.
2024-09-11 | IL

Audition for Blackburn Fall Play: Ben Hur
2024-09-13 16:00 - 18:00 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
Come Audition for Blackburn Fall Play: Ben Hur
A comedic farce of the one of the greatest stories ever told
Written By Patrick Barlow
Directed by Visiting Professor Adam Flores
Show dates November 8, 9, 10
When to audition:
Friday, September 13th 4-6pm
What to prepare:
One of four comedic monologues provided.
Does not need to be memorized.
You will read for the director and then get adjustments from director.
Where:
Bothwell 131
Who can audition:
Anyone in the Blackburn community interested in being in a play
Screening of the movie in Bothwell 131 of the classic movie Monday 9th and Wednesday the 11th from 4-6pm. All Welcome.
Questions contact
brooke.naumann@blackburn.edu

Faculty Assembly
2024-09-19 16:00 - 17:30 | IL

Center for Teaching: Lunch and Learn with Dr. Browning
2024-09-26 12:00 - 13:00 | IL
September 26th – Lunch and Learn with Dr. Annah Browning , 12:00-1:00pm in the ADRs
Topic: Creating effective writing prompts

Homecoming Weekend
2024-09-27 - 2024-09-28 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
Homecoming & Family Weekend
