• Create Space: Crochet

    Lumpkin Library

    This semester, there will be four “Create Space” events. Create Space meetings are an opportunity for students to create art in a nonjudgmental space with art therapist Daniel Lanctot facilitating. There will be no group or self-critiques. The main focus is on the process of art-making and not so much on the end result. The […]

  • Celebrating Girls and Women in Sports Day 2026

    Celebrate the power, passion, and impact of women in athletics at Blackburn College’s 2026 Women in Sports Day Celebration on Saturday, January 31. Join us beginning at 12:00 pm in […]

  • Humanities Salon: The Memory Salon

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

    What are your most cherished memories? Bring us your childhood photos, your moments of pride, and your songs you know by heart. Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who came together to exchange and discuss intellectual and artistic ideas of the day. Fancy attire was worn and tea and cakes were served. To […]

  • Music & Theatre Guest Artist: Tom Drury

    Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)

    Tom Drury, Guest Artist Friday, February 6 – Clegg Chapel A Carlinville native, Drury returns home for a special organ recital in Clegg Chapel. Currently an instructor at the University […]

  • Macoupin County Scholarship Dinner & Auction

    Woodson Hall

    Join us for an inspiring evening of community and generosity at the 2026 Macoupin County Scholarship Dinner & Auction on Saturday, February 21, 2026 in Woodson Hall at Blackburn College. […]

  • Create Space: Alterations

    Renner Art Gallery

    This semester, there will be four “Create Space” events. Create Space meetings are an opportunity for students to create art in a nonjudgmental space with art therapist Daniel Lanctot facilitating. There will be no group or self-critiques. The main focus is on the process of art-making and not so much on the end result. The […]

  • Blackburn Student Studio Recital

    Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)

    Blackburn Student Studio Recital Sunday, March 1 – Clegg Chapel An event featuring solo vocal and piano performances by Blackburn music students.

  • Beaver Break: Alternative Spring Break

    Students and Sponsors will be helping the American Hiking Society restore beach boardwalks in Cape Charles, Virginia at Kiptopeke State Park. There will be food provided and lodging, there is a deposit of $75. This is an opportunity to do some community service and travel to another state. Build new friendships, gain new work skills, […]