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  • Athletic Director Candidate Presentation

    We will have an Athletic Director Candidate making a public presentation regarding Major Challenges Facing D3 Institutions and How to think About the Future.

  • Popcorn Mixer

    Come join the Blackburn College Education Department at the B & B sponsored POPCORN MIXER, Tuesday, September 20th at Jaenke Patio, from 6-7:30 PM and meet others with similar interests!

  • Latinx / Hispanic / Indigenous Student Association

    If you are interested in joining a new group to assess Latinx/Hispanic/Indigenous student needs and wants on campus, join Albert Cintron-Colon and Naomi Crummey for pizza and drinks in the Equity Center in the DCC at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, September 20th. If you have questions and/or are interested but cannot attend, email either [email protected] or [email protected].

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    Student Wellness Challenge

    The 2022 Student Wellness Challenge is designed to motivate you to incorporate healthy behaviors into your busy lifestyle. All students, faculty, and staff at Blackburn College are eligible to participate, but only students are eligible for the end prizes. Points may be accumulated over nine weeks, beginning Wednesday, September 21st, 2022 through Wednesday, November 23rd. […]

  • Spectrum Club Meeting

    Spectrum, Blackburn's student group for members of the LGBTQIAP+ community and Allies, holds meetings from 6:00 - 7:30 pm on Thursdays in Lumpkin 120. If you're already a member or are someone interested in potentially joining, please join us for food, club activities, and as we plan on organizing different events throughout the semester! Hosted […]

  • Close-up of the entrance to the Jaenke Alumni Center.

    Homecoming 2022

    SAVE THE DATE Homecoming 2022 — September 23, 24, & 25 Blackburn’s Homecoming weekend is a treasured time for our community to come together to reconnect with friends, reminisce about college days, and make new memories! We are working on plans for Homecoming 2022 that will ensure the health and safety of the Beaver family. […]

  • Close-up of Blackburn-themed golf tees.

    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 green fees, boxed lunch and unlimited drinks. Compete in women's and men's challenges with prizes. Four players to a team. $340.00/team or $85.00/per person Registration Required.   Register now to attend Homecoming […]

    $85 – $340
  • Shot of the entrance to the McKinley House. The front of the house is decorated with Fall themed ornaments and pumpkins.

    Pastries with the President

    What a great way to kick off the Homecoming weekend with President and Mrs. Biermann at Blackburn's historic home, McKinley House. This is a special opportunity to enjoy a pastry, interact with Blackburn's President and First Lady, and celebrate the start of Homecoming together. Registration Required.   Register now to attend Homecoming > Visit the […]

  • Wide shot of the firepit at Jaenke's patio. The area around the firepit is decorated with pillows and pumpkins.

    Blackburn 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 […]

  • A slice of pie on the table of a catered luncheon for Homecoming at Blackburn College

    Nifty 50s Luncheon

    Did you graduate around 1972 or earlier? If so, we salute you and are so happy to have you back on campus! Be sure to join us for the Nifty 50s Luncheon and reminisce with fellow Blackburnians who graduated 50+ years ago. A luncheon for this elite club will be hosted in the ADRs located […]

    $15
  • Wide shot of Butler Hall.

    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 […]

  • Dale Boyer Chuck Lyons

    Notable Beavers’ Speaker Series – Dale Boyer ’83

    The Notable Beavers' Speaker Series for 2022 will feature Dale Boyer '83 (Friday, September 23) and Chuck Lyons '79 (Saturday, September 24). Friday, September 23 Justin and the Magic Stone Lumpkin Learning Commons - 3:00 pm Learn how Blackburn alums Dale Boyer '83 and Dan Holder '81 collaborated to create and publish and illustrated children's […]