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  • Homecoming Gallery Show from 2022, featuring a lawn mower with a parachute trailing behind, an ammunition box with a plant growing

    The Patricia Wier Mynka Memorial Art Exhibition

    Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery - Visual Arts Center

    The Blackburn College Art Department hosts an exhibition in the Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery of Art in the Visual Arts Center. Homecoming Gallery Show Showcasing Suzy Farren Artist Suzy Farren […]

  • Three Blackburn students pose on stage during the annual awarding of Homecoming Court

    Homecoming Coronation (Dawes Gymnasium at 4:45)

    Dawes Gymnasium

    Coronation will now be held in DAWES GYMNASIUM at 4:45 pm. This will take place right before warm-ups for the Homecoming Volleyball Game. Make sure to come out and watch […]

  • Shot of the entrance to the McKinley House. The front of the house is decorated with Fall themed ornaments and pumpkins.

    Meet Up at McKinley (Mahan Science Building)

    Mahan Science Building

    Due to inclement weather, "Meet Up at McKinley" has been moved to Mahan Science Building. Previously: Join President Larry and First Lady Cathy Lee on the grounds of McKinley House […]

  • Old photo of Blackburn football player running the ball

    Blackburn Football Reunion

    Woodson Hall

    Reconnect with former teammates, reminisce about the unforgettable moments on and off the field, and create new memories with the Blackburn College community. The weekend will begin with a welcome […]

  • 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 and Karaoke

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

    Have a main character moment at this popular Homecoming event. If you’ve never tried karaoke before you will not regret it! Come join us for a few cheeky cocktails and […]

  • Magical Mayhem

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

    FOUR MAGICAL ENTERTAINERS THREE MAGICIANS TWO HOURS ONE NIGHT Four Blackburn alumni return to campus to present an incredible magic show full of whimsy, amazing illusions, and a lot of […]

  • The annual Homecoming Beaverthon 5k Race - photo of the starting line as many participants begin their journey to the finish line

    Beaverthon – Blackburn 5K

    Ludlum Hall

    Take part in our treasured 5K event while enjoying a scenic view of Carlinville. It's a great way to get your heart pumping for a long day of Homecoming events. […]

  • Rendering of MC Court - the new playing court for basketball and volleyball teams inside Dawes Gymnasium.

    M.C. Court Dedication

    Dawes Gymnasium

    Join us for a dedication of the new competition floor - "M.C. Court" in honor of legendary Blackburn figure Marion Carlson - in historic Dawes Gymnasium. https://blackburn.edu/blackburn-announces-naming-gift-to-honor-former-professor-coach-marion-carlson/

  • Old photo Blackburn College volleyball team fall 2004

    Volleyball Alumni Game

    Dawes Gymnasium

      https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/homecoming-registration/ https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/  

  • Old photo Blackburn College football team

    Blackburn Flag Football Alumni Game

    Reconnect with former teammates, reminisce about the unforgettable moments on and off the field, and create new memories with the Blackburn College community. The weekend will begin with a welcome […]