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  • Wide shot of the firepit at Jaenke's patio. The area around the firepit is decorated with pillows and pumpkins.

    Blackburn Family Picnic on the Patio

    All alumni, students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center for our Blackburn Family Picnic on the Patio. The welcome picnic is a great […]

  • A slice of pie on the table of a catered luncheon for Homecoming at Blackburn College

    Nifty 50s Luncheon

    Did you graduate around 1972 or earlier? If so, we salute you and are so happy to have you back on campus! Be sure to join us for the Nifty […]

    $15
  • Wide shot of Butler Hall.

    Residence Halls Open House

    Your residence hall was your home away from home during your college years. Your room was the place you decked out with memories from home, plastered posters on the walls, […]

  • Nick McKorkle kneeling and pointing next to a tree sapling about to be planted

    Behind the Burn – Tree Campus Higher Education

    The Behind the Burn Series for 2022 will feature two elements of Blackburn's sustainability efforts: trees (Friday, September 23) and bees (Saturday, September 24). Friday, September 23 Tree Campus Higher […]

  • Christine Adame old hands illustration

    The Patricia Wier Mynka Memorial Exhibition

    The Blackburn College Art Department hosts an exhibition of Christine Adame. Adame's work explores heritage and the power it has over her identity and personal transition. Her work draws from […]

  • Wide shot of the Night in Oz decoration at the McKinley house lawn.

    A Night in Oz

    Lions and tiger and bears, oh my! Let the evening begin with a wave of the Good Witch's wand as the Hudson Quad transforms into a glamorous Emerald City in […]

    $15

  • Homecoming Student Royalty Crowned

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

    The Office of Institutional Advancement is pleased to announce the 2022 Blackburn College Homecoming Court. Candidates must be senior designated by course credit and in good standing in both the […]

  • Close-up shot of the inside of a hot air balloon.

    Escape from Oz

    Feel like the Wizard of Oz as you soar up over the tree tops of campus in a tethered hot air balloon. This is sure to be a surreal, magical […]

    $10
  • Blackburn Choir students performing at the Bothwell Auditorium as golden confetti sprinkles from above the stage.

    We’re Not in Kansas Anymore Music Showcase

    The Blackburn Music Showcase kicks off Music's performance calendar for the year. It features highlights from each concert of the season. This year's theme "We're Not in Kansas Anymore" celebrates […]

  • Cocktails and Karaoke at Homecoming - string lights and a fire pit reveal a gathering of people as they sing the night away on Jaenke Patio

    Cocktails & Karaoke

    Warm up your vocal cords and get ready to sing the night away! If you've never tried karaoke before you will not regret it! Just have a drink or two […]

  • The two winning runners from the 2021 Homecoming "Beaverthon"

    Beaverthon – Blackburn’s Annual 5K Race

    Take part in our treasured 5K event while enjoying a scenic view of Carlinville. The Beaverthon is a great way to get your heart pumping for a long day of […]

    $20