Events
News and events listings for Blackburn College.
Diversity Learning Circles – Series
The Diversity Learning Circles program is an interactive topic discussion where participants from diverse backgrounds and experiences can come together to learn from one another. Come join us during your lunch break and share in the discussion. Demuzio Campus Center - ADRs. Free Lunch Provided Please RSVP to Dr. Margaret Lawler by the Friday before […]
Blackburn Humanities Salon
Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United StatesHistorically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn and tea and cakes were served. To honor this tradition and establish a creative community at Blackburn for writers, artists, performers, and lovers of all art, the English & […]
Mission IMPROVable — This Friday, December 2nd
Students, Faculty & Staff are invited to join the Campus Activities Board this Friday, December 2nd, for a live comedy show performed by Mission IMPROVable! The show will occur in Bothwell Auditorium and begin at 8:00 pm, with doors opening at 7:30. Mission IMPROVable is a two-person improv comedy team performing a unique short-form improv […]
Gingerbread House Decorating Competition
Join the Campus Activities Board this Saturday, December 3rd, for a Gingerbread House Building\Decorating Competition! This competition will occur in DCC at 4 pm; each team will be given a set time to build and decorate their gingerbread house! Those gingerbread homes will then be displayed in DCC the following week, and faculty, staff and […]
Billy Goats Gruff – An Opera for Children
Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United StatesThe Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre will perform an operatic production for children, “The Billy Goats Gruff'' on Friday, November 18. This free performance is open to the public and will take place in Bothwell Auditorium at 7:00 pm. Read the press release. Blackburn College’s production of "The Billy Goats Gruff opera is […]
Christmas at Blackburn
Blackburn College will celebrate the holiday season with its annual Christmas at Blackburn event on Sunday, December 5, 2022, at 7:00 pm in Clegg Chapel. The performance will be free and open to the public. A Lessons and Carols service, the celebration will include the Blackburn College Choir, student instrumental performances by Jordan Watts (flute) […]
IDEAs Challenge Celebration
IDEAs Challenge Celebration Students, Faculty, and Staff, are invited to join the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion office for their IDEAs Challenge Celebration. This Celebration will take place on Monday, December 5th, from 4-6 pm in the Renner Art Gallery. This celebration will combine displaying submissions and connecting with students who participated in the IDEAs challenge. […]
Student Teacher Action Research Fair
In an informal poster presentation in Lumpkin Library, the Fall 2022 Student Teachers will share results of their Action Research Projects from their student teaching experiences. Please celebrate their work with us with hors d'oeuvres by joining us prior to the poster presentation display! You may come any time between 5:30-7:00pm and look at the […]
LGBTQ Jeopardy
Please join Spectrum club for their first annual charity fundraiser this Thursday night from 6-7pm in Woodson 100A+C for an enlightening, friendly game of Jeopardy! Come in teams of up to 3 people to test your knowledge and learn about LGBTQ history and identity! Donation fee for students is $2 per person or $5 per […]
Spectrum Club Meeting
Spectrum, Blackburn's student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 - 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you're already a member or are someone interested in potentially joining, please join us for food, club activities, and as we plan on organizing different events throughout the semester! Hosted […]