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  • March 2026

  • Sat 21
    Blackburn Hall of Fame Event

    Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony

    Saturday, March 21 2026
    Woodson Hall

    The Blackburn College Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Woodson Hall, will celebrate the achievements, leadership, […]

  • Tue 24

    Create Space: Jam Session

    Tuesday, March 24 2026
    Renner Art Gallery

    This semester, there will be four “Create Space” events. Create Space meetings are an opportunity for students to create art in a nonjudgmental space with art therapist Daniel Lanctot facilitating. […]

  • Mon 30

    Early Registration begins for the Fall 2026 semester

    Monday, March 30 2026
  • April 2026

  • Wed 1
    Alumni Decade Zoom Series with the President

    Alumni Decade Zoom Series with President Larry Lee: Class of ’90s

    Wednesday, April 1 2026

    Blackburn College invites alumni to join President Larry Lee for the Alumni Decade Zoom Series—an engaging virtual opportunity to reconnect with the College and fellow Beavers. Organized by class decade, […]

  • Fri 3

    Spring Holiday Administrative and Academic Offices Closed; No Classes Held

    Friday, April 3 2026 - Monday, April 6 2026
  • Fri 10

    Beth Brill ’26 – Senior Capstone Recital

    Friday, April 10 2026
    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Beth Brill ‘26: Senior Capstone Recital Friday, April 10 – Bothwell Auditorium Blackburn senior Beth Brill will perform a recital centered around her original compositions.

  • Wed 15
    Alumni Decade Zoom Series with the President

    Alumni Decade Zoom Series with President Larry Lee: Class of ’00s

    Wednesday, April 15 2026

    Blackburn College invites alumni to join President Larry Lee for the Alumni Decade Zoom Series—an engaging virtual opportunity to reconnect with the College and fellow Beavers. Organized by class decade, […]

  • Fri 17

    Last day of early registration for the Fall 2026 semester

    Friday, April 17 2026
  • Fri 17

    Music & Theatre Guest Artists: Alexandra LoBianco & Joshua Benevento

    Friday, April 17 2026
    Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)

    Alexandra LoBianco & Joshua Benevento, Guest Artists Friday, April 17 – Clegg Chapel An evening of Lieder (German art song), featuring Schubert, Brahms, Wolf, Mahler, and more!

  • Tue 21

    Create Space: Art in Nature

    Tuesday, April 21 2026
    Renner Art Gallery

    This semester, there will be four “Create Space” events. Create Space meetings are an opportunity for students to create art in a nonjudgmental space with art therapist Daniel Lanctot facilitating. […]

  • Fri 24

    Last day to withdraw passing from a class

    Friday, April 24 2026
  • Fri 24

    Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Craig Jordan

    Friday, April 24 2026
    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    Craig Jordan, Guest Artist: Recital Friday, February 20 – Bothwell Auditorium The performance will feature Matt Mason’s The Pianist’s Guide to Illinois, including the debut of a new movement, “Carlinville,” […]

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