Events

News and events listings for Blackburn College.

Evan Bravos Masterclass

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

Masterclass performance gives students an amazing opportunity to get the chance to work with and learn from the widely acclaimed professional opera singer, Evan Bravos. Graciously funded by the Blackburn Alumni Association Grant, this event is free and open to the public.  

FREE

Spring Choir Concert

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

Conducted by Dr. Joseph Welch, Blackburn College’s choir, along with guest artist, Evan Bravos, will perform a collection of works, including Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs, in Blackburn’s Bothwell auditorium. This event is free and open to the public. 

FREE

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday

Join the Campus Activities Board in Jaenke Alumni Center for Milkshake Monday from 2:00 - 4:00 pm! This event will occur every Monday unless otherwise noted or the campus is closed. Every time you come to this event, you will receive a sticker on your CAB Card, AND attendance will be taken for House Cup […]

Honors Night

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

What Happens in Vegas, Junior Senior Dance

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

Please join us on April 22, 2024, from 8-11 PM in Jaenke for a night of music, dancing, and drinks. We ask that you please dress formal/semi-formal. Please be prepared to show ID if you are wanting to consume alcohol. You can buy tickets if you are a Junior or Senior in DCC or email […]

Blackburn Student Art Sale

The Ceramics Department is hosting another Blackburn Student Art Sale on Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Not only will students from our ceramics class be selling their artwork but this semester we have invited other students across campus to join us.

Illinois Epilepsy Support Resources Fair

Hosted by Blackburn & Beyond Illinois Epilepsy Support Resources Fair Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Auxiliary Dining Room, DCC Join us as we discuss the services that Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources can provide. Informational sessions will be held from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Pick up snacks and swag! For more details, call Leanne at […]

Hope for Humanization: A Conversation on Social Justice & Second Chances

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

Blackburn College will host Dr. Larry D. Terry II, a distinguished criminal and restorative justice scholar, author and leader. Currently Vice President for Outreach at Penn State University, Terry will speak on “The Hope for Humanization: A Conversation on Social Justice & Second Chances.” This event, part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series […]

Faculty/Staff vs Students Dodgeball Tournament

The Residence Hall Association (RHA) will be hosting a Faculty/Staff vs Student Dodgeball Tournament on study day, Thursday May 2, from 1:00-3:00 PM in Dawes. Please sign up with your name if you do not have a team or sign up a team of 7-10 individuals. When signing up a team, please include your name […]

Celebrate Finals Week With Best Buddies

Lumpkin Library

Join us at Lumpkin Library Friday, April 26 at 5pm for an end-of-semester pizza party! Enjoy some pizza, games, and connecting with your peers before finals week.

Computer Science Department Senior Seminar

Hudson 109

Have an interest in some student led projects related to Computer Science? Come out to watch our seniors of the Computer Science Department present their seminars this Friday, April 26, 6-7:30 pm in Hudson 109. As with each year, our senior students spend the Fall and Spring semesters designing and implementing their capstone projects. Come […]