Events

News and events listings for Blackburn College.

Bryan Van Donslear Exhibition Closing Reception

Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery - Visual Arts Center

The exhibition of paintings by Bryan Van Donslear in the Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery in the VAC is closing with a reception.

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 […]

Writer’s Block – Career Readiness Workshop

Lumpkin Library

The Writer's Block announces a Career Readiness Workshop series open to all students!   Director of Career Services Haley Bray will present on the following topics related to career preparation: September 25 @ 7 pm - Interview Etiquette and the STAR Technique October 30 @ 7 pm - Resume and Cover Letter Basics November 27 […]

CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday

Demuzio Center Blackburn College 700 College Ave., Carlinville, Illinois

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!

Homecoming Weekend 2023

Save the date for September 29 - October 1, 2023 Find more information about Homecoming & Family Weekend and register for events: https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/

B Club Golf Tournament

The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters will host their annual Homecoming Golf Tournament at Carlinville Country Club’s 9-hole course. Tournament fees include cart and greens fees, boxed lunch, and unlimited drinks. Compete in women’s and men’s challenges with prizes. Four players to a team. $370.00/team, $95.00/pp with cart rental, $85.00/pp with personal cart. Registration Required. https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/b-club-golf-outing/ […]

$95

BC Family Picnic on the Patio

All alumni, students, faculty, and staff are invited to the Edwin and Claire Jaenke Alumni Center for our Blackburn Family Picnic on the Patio. The welcome picnic is a great way to get into the rhythm of Homecoming weekend by catching up with your favorite Beavers and getting back into the groove of our beautiful […]

Golden Beaver Society Luncheon

formerly Nifty 50s Luncheon - Did you graduate around 1973 or earlier? If so, we salute you and are so happy to have you back on campus! Be sure to make plans to join us as you become a member of the Golden Beavers Society and reminisce with fellow Blackburnians who graduated 50+ years ago. […]

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 […]

Patricia Wier Mynka Memorial Exhibition

Sharon K. Sandfort Art Gallery - Visual Arts Center

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.    https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/homecoming-registration/ https://blackburn.edu/alumni/homecoming/

Meet Up at McKinley

Join Dr. Greg and Karen Meyer on the grounds of McKinley House as they host a backyard barbeque as President and First Lady of Blackburn. Enjoy a casual dinner with fellow Blackburnians, take in the beautiful campus views from atop McKinley hill, and toast to the weekend’s Homecoming festivities. $15.00/per person. Cash bar available. Registration […]

$15