• 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, and ignored the pile of laundry in the corner. It was your spot to crash after a long day of classes or work. It's where […]

  • Notable Beavers’ Speaker Series – Dale Boyer ’83

    The Notable Beavers' Speaker Series for 2022 will feature Dale Boyer '83 (Friday, September 23) and Chuck Lyons '79 (Saturday, September 24). Friday, September 23 Justin and the Magic Stone Lumpkin Learning Commons - 3:00 pm Learn how Blackburn alums Dale Boyer '83 and Dan Holder '81 collaborated to create and publish and illustrated children's […]

  • 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 Education Physical Plant Building - 3:00 pm Join Blackburn's Campus Arborist and Grounds Supervisor, Nick McKorkle, as he guides you through our campus' version of […]

  • 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 family archives, gesture, and storytelling to explore the ways in which generational histories and cultures converge. Cash bar and light appetizers available. 

  • 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 rich hues of greens and golds. Begin the evening by sipping on the weekend's signature cocktails while mingling with fellow classmates. Dinner under the stars […]

    $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 work program and academics. The senior class nominated the six candidates. Homecoming Royalty voting will begin campus-wide on Monday, September 19 until Thursday, September 22 […]

  • 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 moment as the sun sets over Carlinville. $10.00 per person. Registration Required.   Register now to attend Homecoming > Visit the Homecoming page >   […]

    $10
  • 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 the new direction Blackburn's Music program is taking and the upcoming College Choir performance at Carnegie Hall in New York City!   Register now to […]

  • 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 for extra courage and you'll be singing like Mariah Carey! DJ Bella Event and DJ Services will be spinning the tunes all night long! Cash […]

  • 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
  • Project 1837 Celebration

    Let's celebrate the one-year journey goal of running or walking your way to 1,837 miles! Join us to celebrate your accomplishments, your challenges, and make some new friends in the […]

  • Notable Beavers’ Speaker Series – Chuck Lyons ’79

    The Notable Beavers' Speaker Series for 2022 will feature Dale Boyer '83 (Friday, September 23) and Chuck Lyons '79 (Saturday, September 24). Saturday, September 24 The Assassination and Grand Funeral […]