Platinum Bingo
2023-04-30 20:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago)
Just one more month until Platinum Bingo, hosted by the Campus Activities Board. The time and date has been updated to accommodate more students availability. It will now be Sunday, April 30th. Card handout will start at 8pm, with the first game starting at 8:15. Use the link below to suggest any prizes you would like to see this semester.
Please contact logan.elliott@blackburn.edu with any questions or concerns.
https://forms.gle/BGFmbfARnrMNA2Br7

Senior Symposium
2023-05-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Mahan Science Building
Mingle with fellow seniors, professors, friends, and family as you engage in conversation about your senior seminar work. Friendly event to celebrate your hard work and dedication! Feel free to bring an artifact of your work, but an artifact is not required to participate. Light refreshments will be served.

The Lodge Launch
2023-05-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
A Celebration of Creative Arts at Blackburn
Join us on Tuesday, May 2 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in Jaenke for readings and presentations of artwork and literature accepted by The Lodge.

Art Club Meeting
2023-05-03 15:30 - 17:00
Art club meeting to discuss exciting plans for next year!

The Marks of Growth - Collection by Jadie Keck
2023-05-03 16:00 - 18:00
Gallery opening May 3rd from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. of freshman Jadie Keck’s collection of art work in the Renner Art Gallery

Final BSU Meeting
2023-05-03 18:00
Hello everyone!
I hope you are all doing well as the semester is closing and finals are approaching. Keep up the good work, you’re almost done!
I just wanted to invite everyone to our Final BSU meeting this Wednesday at 6pm. During this meeting we will discuss our planning and future events for the upcoming semester. Also, we will be finding out who will take the place of our leaders that are graduating this year!
I hope to see you all, as your voice matter and is important for the next decisions that will be made. There will also be pizza and wings!
Thank you,
Aryanna

Study Day; Classes Canceled
2023-05-04 08:00 - 17:00

Double Instruction Period
2023-05-05 - 2023-05-09
Double Instruction Period (DIPs) Schedule Spring 2023 (pdf)

If your class meets on . . .
Your final class meeting is
At this time

Monday @ 8:00 a.m.
Friday, May 5
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Monday @ 9:00 a.m.
Monday, May 8
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Monday @ 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 6
1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Monday @ 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 9
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Monday @ 12:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 9
1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Monday @ 1:00 p.m.
Monday, May 8
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Monday @ 2:00 p.m.
Monday, May 8
3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

Monday @ 3:00 p.m.
Monday, May 8
1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Tuesday @ 8:00 a.m.
Friday, May 5
1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m.

Tuesday @ 9:30 a.m.
Friday, May 5
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Tuesday @ 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 9
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Tuesday @ 12:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 6
8:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.

Tuesday @ 2:00 p.m.
Friday, May 5
3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

CA 275A
Saturday, May 6
10:00 a.m. – 11:50 a.m.

Mon., Tues., Wed. evening classes
Saturday, May 6
3:00 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.

ALL DOUBLE INSTRUCTION PERIODS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE REGULAR CLASSROOM.
ALL FINAL GRADES FOR GRADUATING SENIORS ARE DUE BY 9:00 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 10.
ALL REMAINING FINAL GRADES ARE DUE BY THURSDAY, MAY 11 AT 2:00 P.M.

Course Instruction Ends
2023-05-09 08:00 - 17:00

Senior Banquet
2023-05-12 16:30 - 17:30
Register by May 1
Please find more information on our Graduation Information page

Baccalaureate
2023-05-12 18:00 - 20:00
Please find more information on our Graduation Information page

154th Annual Commencement
2023-05-13 08:00 - 17:00
Please find more information on our Graduation Information page.

Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs (Community Event)
2023-05-23 19:00 - 21:00
Illinois Humanities, Carlinville Winning Communities and Blackburn College Present
Down in the Mine: American Coal Miners and Their Songs
Featuring Bucky Halker
Tuesday, May 23 at 7:00 PM
Blackburn College – Clegg Chapel
Are you interested in Illinois coal mining, Sears Homes and those who sought a livelihood in the Carlinville area? Join a free evening of coal mining songs and history. All are welcome!
Bucky Halker, a Ph.D. in American History, is a songwriter, performer, and historian with 15 albums. He has lectured and published extensively on music in America and has toured Europe regularly since 1990.
Coal miners in Illinois and the rest of the US have a long tradition of writing poetry and music related to their occupation. This program brings that tradition to the forefront. “Down in the Mine” combines music performance (guitar and vocal) and spoken commentary.
The presentation features songs and poems by coal miners, including Illinois miners. The commentary places this important folk tradition in a broader historical context and offers details on coal mining, coal-miner bards and songwriters, early country music, and individual songs.

Blackburn Pride Celebration
2023-06-17 12:00 - 20:00
Join us for Blackburn Pride on Saturday, June 17 from 12 pm to 9 pm.

The Office of Student Engagement and Campus Activities Board will host the FIRST Blackburn Pride Celebration during Pride Month with the help of Residence Life and the Student Life Office.

This event is open to all students, faculty, and staff.
Pride Schedule:

12 pm — Pride Prep (Jewell)
Create your most extravagant outfits for Blackburn Pride and the volleyball game.
Free Pride t-shirts will be available while they last!

4 pm — Faculty/Staff vs. Students: Sand Volleyball Game (Graham/North Quad)
Grand Prize: Bragging Rights! AND a special edition Pride trophy!

6 pm — Food, Field Day, Fun (DCC Patio)
Cookout, snow cones and ice cream bar.
Field Day includes lawn games, water activities and a party playlist.
FUN with crafts, coloring books (in DCC) and low-sensory activities (in Jewell).
Kiddie pools, too! Bring your pets!

8 pm — Lip Sync For Your Life (Jewell)
Grand Prize: Bragging Rights! AND a special edition Pride Trophy

Deanna Demuzio Memorial Garden Dedication
2023-06-20 12:30 - 13:30
A small ceremony for the Deanna Demuzio Memorial Garden

Tuition, room, board due before move-in day
2023-08-01 08:00 - 17:00
On or before move-in day — tuition, room, board and other charges MUST be paid in full OR an acceptable payment plan with a minimum of 25% down has to be established with the Business Office.

New Students Arrive on Campus
2023-08-18 08:00
New student move-in day.

Week of Welcome
2023-08-18 08:00 - 2023-08-25 17:00
Week of Welcome at Blackburn College
LE 100 – for new Blackburn students
LD 170 – for select returning Blackburn students

Work Program Training & Advising
2023-08-23 08:00 - 17:00

Returning students arrive on campus
2023-08-24 08:00 - 17:00
Returning student move-in day

DEI Workshop
2023-08-24 10:00 - 11:30 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
Autumn Wilson, Class of 2023, will present and lead a DEI workshop in the Bothwell Auditorium on August 24th at 10 am. All participants will receive free lunch following in Ding.

Work Program Training & Academic Advising
2023-08-25

First Day of Semester-Long Classes
2023-08-28 08:00 - 17:00

All College Convocation
2023-08-28 16:00 - 17:00

S'mores and Super Smash
2023-09-01 19:00 - 21:00
Join the Campus Activities Board Friday, September 1st from 7:00 – 9:00 pm in Jaenke Alumni Center to make S’mores and play Super Smash Bros! Don’t forget to bring your CAB Card!

Chalk It Up Competition
2023-09-02 12:00 - 17:00
Join the Campus Activities Board Saturday, September 2nd on the DCC Patio for a Chalk Art Competition! Drawing will take place from 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Judging and Awards will take place from 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Don’t forget to bring your CAB Card!

Labor Day Holiday
2023-09-04 08:00 - 17:00

Last day to register, add a course, declare a course to be taken pass/fail, or drop a course without a W.
2023-09-06 08:00 - 17:00

Spectrum Club Meeting
2023-09-07 18:00
Join Spectrum, Blackburn’s LGBTQIA+ Club, for our first meeting of the semester in Lumpkin 120. Pizza and drinks will be provided and all are welcome!

CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday
2023-09-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Demuzio Center Blackburn College, 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois, 62626
Join the Campus Activities Board at 7:00 pm in DCC for Trivia Tuesday! This event will take place EVERY Tuesday unless otherwise noted or the campus is closed. This event is eligible for one CAB Card sticker every time you attend, AND attendance will be taken for House Cup points!
