Events

News and events listings for Blackburn College.

Center for Teaching & Learning: Book Read

The Methodist University and Blackburn College Centers for Teaching and Learning are co-hosts of an on-campus reading group centered around the book, Called Beyond Our Selves: Vocation and the Common Good. Participants from both Colleges will receive the book in December 2024 and will complete book read during the Spring 2025 semester. This is open […]

CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday

Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC from 7:00 - 9:00 pm every Tuesday* for Trivia Tuesday! Are you interested in submitting or hosting your own Trivia Games? Contact cab@blackburn.edu for more information! *Please check @blackburnstudentlife for any cancellations and updates.

Canceled Meatball Madness: A Culinary Showdown

Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

Join us for a deliciously competitive event as our faculty and staff go head-to-head in the ultimate cook-off: Meatball Madness! Inspired by the excitement of March Madness, this fun-filled tournament […]

March MAC Monthly with CAB

Get ready for a creative adventure! Join the MAC and the Campus Activities Board in Staunton, IL, on Friday, March 28, for an exciting evening of art-making. This month, we'll explore Relaxing Gouache Practice for Beginners! We'll provide all the materials for up to 30 students, so register to secure your spot in this fun […]

Women’s Leadership Summit

Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

Attention Students! We are excited to announce the upcoming Women's Leadership Summit hosted by the Campus Activities Board! Join us for a day of inspiration and empowerment as we explore key topics, including: Finding Your Why Setting Goals & Taking Action Empowering Your Voice Building Your Personal Brand Whether you want to enhance your leadership […]

CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday

Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC from 7:00 - 9:00 pm every Tuesday* for Trivia Tuesday! Are you interested in submitting or hosting your own Trivia Games? Contact cab@blackburn.edu for more information! *Please check @blackburnstudentlife for any cancellations and updates.

The Beauty Salon (Humanities Salon)

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

Join us for the final salon of the year: The Beauty Salon. What does beauty mean to you? What under-appreciated things in the world do you find beautiful? While we won’t be able to fix your hair for you at this beauty salon, every kind of beauty from landscape photography to nail art is welcome. […]

The works of David Graham

Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery - Visual Arts Center

Opening Reception April 4, 2025 Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery in the Visual Arts CenterWe will have a reception to celebrate the opening of an exhibit of the paintings of Artist David Graham. The reception will be at the Sharon K Sandfort Gallery in the Visual Arts Building and will take place from 4 to 6. […]

Spring Musical: Once

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

Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 pm. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]

Spring Musical: Once

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

Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April 6, at 2:00 pm. A heartfelt story of love and music, “Once” follows two singer-songwriters who meet on the streets of Dublin and collaborate, recording […]