Events

News and events listings for Blackburn College.

The Lodge to Launch New Issue at Party on May 1st

Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

The Lodge’s, Blackburn's Literary and Arts Magazine, made for Blackburn students by Blackburn students, will host its 3rd Annual Grand Opening Party to celebrate the online publication of the 3rd issue. Join us in Jaenke on Thursday, May 1st at 6pm to celebrate Blackburn's creative community. Creative writers will read from their published works, and […]

Senior Sunset with CAB

Get ready for the FIRST Senior Sunset, a special event to celebrate the end of your senior year! Join us on Friday, May 2nd, at the Practice Fields. We'll begin gathering at 7:00 p.m. with sunset at 7:54 p.m. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs! CAB will have some available on a first-come, first-serve basis. […]

Beaver Awards

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

SAVE THE DATE! Please join us for an evening celebrating excellence, spirit, and achievement in our athletic community. Friday, May 2nd at 7 pm in Bothwell Auditorium Dress Code: Formal Attire. Appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will be available. This event is hosted by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Let’s celebrate Beaver […]

Choir Concert: Schubert’s Mass in G Major

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

The season concludes with a significant choral event as Blackburn College’s three choirs—College Choir, Conservatory Choir, and Community Choir—join forces to perform Schubert’s Mass in G Major. This concert represents the culmination of the Music program’s renewed commitment to fostering community connections. With funding from the Illinois Arts Council, Blackburn launched the Conservatory Choir in […]

Study Day

Administrative and Academic Offices Open; No Classes Held

Education Research Poster Presentations

Woodson Hall

Blackburn College Education majors will be presenting their research projects through a poster presentation on May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm in Woodson A. There will be six presenters spread throughout the room and attendees will be able to walk between the presentations and learn about the students' research projects. The presentations will close at 6:30pm.

Double Instruction Period – Spring 2025

DIPS May 2025 (PDF) May 6 - 9, 2025 If your class meets on . . . Your final class meeting is At this time Monday @ 8:00 a.m. Thursday, May 8 10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. Monday @ 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 7 3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m. Monday @ 10:00 a.m. Friday, May […]

Ceramics (and Other Art!) Sale

Renner Art Gallery

Come and support your local student artist! The ceramics department is hosting a sale in Renner Art Department on Thursday May 8 • 10am to 3pm. Student work, Instructor work. Cash or credit cards accepted.

Giving Days 2025: A Week of Help + Hope

Blackburn College Giving Day: A Week of Help + Hope is underway! Rally your classmates, family, and friends to come together to make a profound difference in the lives of our students and our College. Your generous, steadfast support is something we depend on year after year! All gifts of all sizes will transform lives of Blackburn […]

Giving Day 2025

What is Giving Day? The purpose of Giving Day is to engage our community to advance the mission of the College while raising critical funding for student needs. Giving Day is Blackburn’s largest fundraising event, when people around the world come together to celebrate and support what they love about the College. Giving Day is an opportunity to show […]