News and events listings for Blackburn College.
Please join us on April 22, 2024, from 8-11 PM in Jaenke for a night of music, dancing, and drinks. We ask that you please dress formal/semi-formal. Please be prepared to show ID if you are wanting to consume alcohol. You can buy tickets if you are a Junior or Senior in DCC or email […]
Student Worker Appreciation Day. Classes canceled; Founders Day Celebration
The Ceramics Department is hosting another Blackburn Student Art Sale on Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Not only will students from our ceramics class be selling their artwork but this semester we have invited other students across campus to join us.
Hosted by Blackburn & Beyond Illinois Epilepsy Support Resources Fair Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Auxiliary Dining Room, DCC Join us as we discuss the services that Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources can provide. Informational sessions will be held from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Pick up snacks and swag! For more details, call Leanne at […]
Blackburn College will host Dr. Larry D. Terry II, a distinguished criminal and restorative justice scholar, author and leader. Currently Vice President for Outreach at Penn State University, Terry will speak on “The Hope for Humanization: A Conversation on Social Justice & Second Chances.” This event, part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series […]
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) will be hosting a Faculty/Staff vs Student Dodgeball Tournament on study day, Thursday May 2, from 1:00-3:00 PM in Dawes. Please sign up with your name if you do not have a team or sign up a team of 7-10 individuals. When signing up a team, please include your name […]
Join us at Lumpkin Library Friday, April 26 at 5pm for an end-of-semester pizza party! Enjoy some pizza, games, and connecting with your peers before finals week.
Have an interest in some student led projects related to Computer Science? Come out to watch our seniors of the Computer Science Department present their seminars this Friday, April 26, 6-7:30 pm in Hudson 109. As with each year, our senior students spend the Fall and Spring semesters designing and implementing their capstone projects. Come […]
Admitted Student Day is for students that have committed to Blackburn, by submitting their tuition deposit, to register for classes and get a feel for a day in the life of our students! The day will consist of question and answer panels, a student service project, lunch, and most importantly, registering for classes! There is […]
Join us for Springfest on April 27, 2024. Small activities, crafts, yard games, cash bar, and sand volleyball will be available between 10 am to 4 pm in various locations including outside of North Hall, inside Graham Hall’s parlor, outside of DCC, and outside of Jaenke on the patio. On and off campus vendors will […]
Mark your calendars: The Campus Activities Board is excited to present the Spring Semi-Formal on Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 - 11:00 pm in DCC. Dance the Night Away in Barbieland or join the Kendom in Buzz's Hideout. Don't forget to check out the Resource Center for outfit inspiration. Contact cab@blackburn.edu or alia.stewart@blackburn.edu with any questions!
The Residence Hall Association (RHA) will be hosting its First Annual Car Wash from 12-4 pm on Sunday, April 28 in the DCC parking lot. This is open to all of campus and the community. We will be accepting donations and hope to see you all there!
