Alumni Event: B-Club Bowling (Springfield, IL)
2024-10-19 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | IL
Join the B Club on October 19, 2024 at King Pin Lanes in Springfield, Illinois for an evening with fellow alums supporting the athletic programs at Blackburn College.
King Pin Lanes
3115 Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, Illinois 62702
5:00 pm Happy Hour with Cash Bar and Pizza
6:00 pm Bowling
Cost – $40.00/pp including 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, pizza and soft drinks. $20.00/pp for just food and drinks. Cash bar will be available at all events.

CAB Event: Milkshake Monday
2024-10-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-10-28 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-11 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-11-25 14:00 - 16:00, 2024-12-02 14:00 - 16:00 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
Campus Activity Board (CAB) Event
Milkshake Monday
Jaenke Alumni Center Lobby
2:00 – 4:00 pm

Midterm grade rosters due
2024-10-22 | IL

Last day to drop a class with a “W” grade
2024-10-25 | IL

Fall Music Showcase
2024-10-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States

Early registration of currently registered students begins for the Spring 2025 semester
2024-10-28 | IL

Center for Teaching: Lunch and Learn with Dr. Kahl
2024-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | IL
October 28th – Lunch and Learn with Dr. Sam Kahl, 12:00-1:00pm, in her Lab (Mahan)
Topic: Informed Assignments

Study Abroad Info Night 2024
2024-10-29 19:00 | IL
Would you like to study abroad? Come to Study Abroad Info Night 2024!
Bring all your questions and bring friends!
Where can you go?
How much does it cost?
What can you study?
How do you apply?
You have questions? I have answers!
Plus, there will be a special presentation by Ethan Roe who spent the summer in Córdoba, Argentina!
Tuesday, Oct. 29 at 7:00 p.m. in Lumpkin 120

Faculty Art
2024-11-01 16:00 - 18:00 | Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery, Blackburn College, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
Faculty Art featuring Craig Newsom, Jody Jedlicka, Brandace Cloud and Sarah Walker.
Opening November 1, 2024 from 4 pm to 6 pm.
Located in the Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery.

Olympic Medalist Spencer Lee - Blackburn Wrestling Clinic
2024-11-02 13:00 - 17:00 | Blackburn Athletic Center
Blackburn College Wrestling Clinic — Spencer Lee Wrestling Clinic
Join us for an exciting opportunity to learn from 3x NCAA Champion and 2024 Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Medalist Spencer Lee as well as the Blackburn College Wrestling Coaching Staff. All proceeds benefit Blackburn College Wrestling, the newest wrestling program in the country.
**NEW DATE**
Saturday, November 2, 2024
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Blackburn Athletic Center
700 College Ave
Carlinville, IL 62626

Registration fee: $100 per person

All participants registering before October 18th will receive a Blackburn College Wrestling t-shirt. Please make checks payable to Blackburn College. Please contact Marshall Petty, Assistant Wrestling Coach, with any questions (marshall.petty@blackburn.edu).

Registration Form
Online Form – Wrestling Clinic Registration

The Comfort Salon (Humanities Salon)
2024-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Jaenke Alumni Center, 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, 62626, United States
What brings you comfort? For November’s Humanities Salon, bring your favorite blankets to curl up on the Jaenke couches and celebrate creations that are comforting, encouraging, cozy, or kind, from uplifting songs to crochet critters. Comfort food and hot beverages will be served!
More about Salons:
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 honor this tradition and establish a creative community at Blackburn for writers, artists, performers, and lovers of all art, the English & Communications hosts our own Humanities Salon on the first Thursday of each month at 6 pm in Jaenke, which is open to all students, faculty, and staff who want to:
● read their own creative work;
● perform a short musical, theatrical, dance, or any stage act;
● share and discuss an original work of art;
● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;
● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.

Last day of early registration for Spring 2025 semester
2024-11-08 | IL

Ben Hur Play
2024-11-08 19:00, 2024-11-09 19:00, 2024-11-10 14:00 | IL
The Blackburn College Department of Music & Theatre is excited to launch its 2024-2025 season with the fall production of “Ben Hur.” Written by Patrick Barlow and directed by Visiting Professor Adan Flores. The play, a comedic farce, offers a fresh and humorous take on one of the greatest stories ever told.
We invite you to join us for this performances at Bothwell Auditorium on
Friday, November 8, 7pm
Saturday, November 9, 7pm
Sunday, November 10, 2pm
General Admission is $10.
Free for Blackburn students, staff, and faculty.
For more information, please contact us at: Theater@blackburn.edu.

Admissions Fall Open House Events
2024-11-11 08:30 - 14:00 | IL
Meet Professors and Current Students, Learn about Opportunities, Tour Campus, and Get Instant Admissions Decisions at the Events
Interested students and families will have two opportunities to learn more about Blackburn College this fall. The Admissions and Financial Aid teams will host Open House events on Monday, October 14, and Monday, November 11, beginning at 8:30 am. These events allow future first-time and transfer students to gather important information about the college application process.
Throughout their time on campus, prospective students and their families will explore and tour the beautiful 80-acre campus, make personal connections with current students and professors, and get to know what life is like as a Blackburn student. They will also see first-hand Blackburn’s unique approach to education—where students earn their degrees while building impactful skills and gaining real-world work experience–giving graduates a four-year head start to launch their future careers.
For Justin Norwood, Vice President for Inclusive Enrollment and a Blackburn graduate, these opportunities are valuable for prospective students and families because nothing is more important than finding a school that will be the best fit. “Finding the right college is more than just academics; it’s discovering a place where students feel supported and inspired to thrive,” Norwood said. “At Blackburn, our open house events provide an opportunity to experience what makes our community unique – the close mentoring relationships with peers and professors, the ability to build critical skills and gain real-world work experience, and a personalized financial aid approach that goes beyond affordability and is designed to meet the specific needs of every student.”
Blackburn’s Admissions and Financial Aid team will be available throughout the event to answer all your questions, including about opportunities like the Macoupin Promise – where qualified graduates of Macoupin County high schools can attend Blackburn tuition-free.
For more information and to register for an event, go to Blackburn’s Visit page or email admissions@blackburn.edu.

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Veterans Day Convocation
2024-11-11 11:00 - 13:00 | Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
Blackburn Invites Community to Join Annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11

Blackburn College in Carlinville, Ill. will hold its annual Veterans Day Convocation on Monday, November 11, 2024, at 11 am in Clegg Chapel located on the College campus. The American Legion Post 554 and the College will honor United States military veterans at the event.
The program will include the Presentation of the Colors provided by the American Legion Post 554 Color Guard and the Carlinville VFW, special readings, recognitions, and music by the Blackburn College Choir.
At the event, the guest speaker will be Rev. Dr. Chase Wilhelm, Chief of Chaplains for the Illinois Department of Corrections. Wilhelm oversees non-uniformed chaplains working for the state while serving in the United States Army Reserves. He recently returned from a deployment in Syria.
The convocation is open to Blackburn faculty, staff, students, and all members of the community. A thank-you lunch will be provided free of charge for veterans inside the Demuzio Campus Center (DCC) following the Convocation. A White Table display also will be located in the DCC lobby.
Blackburn College’s Veterans Day Convocation is coordinated by the Office of the Provost and will feature vocal and instrumental performances by the College Choir, Dr. Joseph Welch, and Dr. See Tsai Chan. For more information, contact Missie Snider, Executive Assistant to the Provost.

Alumni Event: President's Tour (Atlanta, GA)
2024-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | IL
On the Road with President Lee – Atlanta, GA
Join us for a special evening as Blackburn College’s 20th President embarks on a Presidential Tour, traveling from Illinois to Georgia to meet with our vibrant community of alumni! Hosted by Pat Prosser ’81, we invite you to reconnect with fellow alums over appetizers and drinks at HobNob – Atlantic Station in the heart of Atlanta. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear about exciting developments at Blackburn, share your memories, and engage in meaningful conversation with the President, Pat, and other distinguished guests. Don’t miss this chance to celebrate Blackburn’s legacy and future!

Wednesday, November 20, 2024
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
HobNob – Atlantic Station
245 18th Street
Parking Stairwell 7
Atlanta, GA 30363

Faculty Assembly
2024-11-21 16:00 - 17:30 | IL

Work Program - Job Fair!
2024-11-21 17:00 | IL
This job fair is the perfect opportunity to see what jobs are available for winter break and spring semester 2025! Come to DCC Commons with your google log in information and discover new jobs to work for paid hours or make-up hours over break. OR change your job position to try something new in the Spring Semester!

Alumni Event: Beavers in the Burbs (Schaumberg, IL)
2024-11-21 17:00 - 19:00 | IL
Mix and mingle with Blackburn College alumni during the 2024 Beavers in the Burbs happy hour hosted by alumnus, Jim Connor ’83 at Stonewood Ale House – Schaumburg, IL from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Thursday, November 21. Appetizers will be provided. Casual attire. RSVP by Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Last day to withdraw passing from a class
2024-11-22 | IL

Singer-Songwriter Concert
2024-11-22 19:00 | IL

Thanksgiving Holiday
2024-11-27 08:00 - 2024-11-29 17:00 | IL
Administrative and Academic Offices Closed; No
Classes Held.
