Events
News and events listings for Blackburn College.
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CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday
CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday
Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC from 7:00 - 9:00 pm every Tuesday* for Trivia Tuesday! Are you interested in submitting or hosting your own Trivia Games? Contact cab@blackburn.edu for more information! *Please check @blackburnstudentlife for any cancellations and updates.
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The Beauty Salon (Humanities Salon)
The Beauty Salon (Humanities Salon)
Join us for the final salon of the year: The Beauty Salon. What does beauty mean to you? What under-appreciated things in the world do you find beautiful? While we won’t be able to fix your hair for you at this beauty salon, every kind of beauty from landscape photography to nail art is welcome. […]
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The works of David Graham
The works of David Graham
Opening Reception April 4, 2025 Sharon K. Sandfort Gallery in the Visual Arts CenterWe will have a reception to celebrate the opening of an exhibit of the paintings of Artist David Graham. The reception will be at the Sharon K Sandfort Gallery in the Visual Arts Building and will take place from 4 to 6. […]
Spring Musical: Once
Spring Musical: Once
Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April […]
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Spring Musical: Once
Spring Musical: Once
Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April […]
Mario Kart Game Night with CAB
Mario Kart Game Night with CAB
Join the Campus Activities Board Saturday, April 5 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Jaenke Alumni Center for a Mario Kart Game Night. Don't forget your CAB Card!
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Spring Musical: Once
Spring Musical: Once
Blackburn proudly presents “Once” as this year’s spring musical. Performances will take place on Friday, April 4, and Saturday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, with a matinee on Sunday, April […]
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CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday
CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday
Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC from 7:00 - 9:00 pm every Tuesday* for Trivia Tuesday! Are you interested in submitting or hosting your own Trivia Games? Contact cab@blackburn.edu for more information! *Please check @blackburnstudentlife for any cancellations and updates.
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Taste of Blackburn
Taste of Blackburn
BSU Presents Taste of Blackburn Come taste and enjoy -- Fast Street Food Festival! April 9 DCC - 5:30 - 7 pm Contact Tyler Westmoreland or Adalynn LaMarsh for more information.
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Land Lost, Culture Lost – Film Screening & Discussion
Land Lost, Culture Lost – Film Screening & Discussion
Join Blackburn College for a screening of the documentary "Land Lost, Culture Lost" on April 10 at 6 PM in Bothwell Auditorium. Co-directed by Blackburn Counselor Daniel Lanctot, the film […]
Eberle Speaker Series: Michael Scott Smith, COO Make-A-Wish North Texas
Eberle Speaker Series: Michael Scott Smith, COO Make-A-Wish North Texas
Blackburn College will host Michael Scott Smith, Chief Operating Officer at Make-A-Wish North Texas. This event, part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series in the Social Sciences, will […]
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Science Day 2025
Blackburn College is thrilled to announce the 36th Annual Science Day is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2025. One of the College’s most celebrated traditions, Science Day welcomes high school students from across the region to the Blackburn campus for a day of hands-on science, dynamic demonstrations, and scholarship opportunities. Coordinated entirely by Blackburn science […]
Night In with CAB
Night In with CAB
Join the Campus Activities Board for a cozy Night In! Come to the DCC Lobby Friday, April 11 at 7:00 pm for board games, card games, and puzzles!
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Admitted Student Day
Admitted Student Day
Admitted Student Day - Save the date, Apr 12, 2025! A day to step into the shoes of a Blackburn College student. Our accepted students will be able to participate in a student service project while Beaver Nation's parents are able to attend several informational panels and ask questions of our community. In addition to […]
Spectrum’s Annual Drag Show
Spectrum’s Annual Drag Show
Please join us on Saturday, April 12th at 7:00 PM in Bothwell Auditorium for our Annual Drag Show! Doors open at 6:30 PM, with a cash bar and photo booth available. Tickets are $5 for Blackburn students, faculty, and staff with school IDs. Outside tickets are $10. If you have any questions please email spectrum@blackburn.edu!
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CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday
CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday
Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC from 7:00 - 9:00 pm every Tuesday* for Trivia Tuesday! Are you interested in submitting or hosting your own Trivia Games? Contact cab@blackburn.edu for more information! *Please check @blackburnstudentlife for any cancellations and updates.
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Spanish Club cookie party
Spanish Club cookie party
Come put together your own Argentine cookies filled with dulce de leche caramel center! April 16 at 7 pm in Lumpkin 120.
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Faculty vs Staff Mac & Cheese Cook Off
Faculty vs Staff Mac & Cheese Cook Off
A Faculty vs Staff Mac & Cheese Cook Off will occur inside DCC on Thursday, April 17, at 5:00 p.m. The office of Student Life will work to promote this event to students and make sure they know it is going on. If you want to get involved but don't know how or aren't the […]
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Who Will Be Crowned Mr. Jones?
Who Will Be Crowned Mr. Jones?
Join us for an exciting evening of talent, charm, and competition at Mr. Jones: A Male Pageant! Contestants will take the stage to showcase their talents, answer a pageant question, and compete for the Mr. Jones title! Think you have what it takes? Sign up now and let your charisma shine! Come cheer on your […]
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CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday
CAB Event: Trivia Tuesday
Join the Campus Activities Board in DCC from 7:00 - 9:00 pm every Tuesday* for Trivia Tuesday! Are you interested in submitting or hosting your own Trivia Games? Contact cab@blackburn.edu for more information! *Please check @blackburnstudentlife for any cancellations and updates.
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CEC Field Day 2025
CEC Field Day 2025
Field Day is a special event where student-athletes from MCDD, the local high school Transition to Life program, and local middle school special education classes can come together to have fun, compete in games, and enjoy a day of activities on Blackburn's campus. This event provides an opportunity for students to meet new people, engage […]
April MAC Monthly
April MAC Monthly
Get ready for a creative adventure! Join the MAC and the Campus Activities Board in Staunton, IL, on Friday, April 25, for an exciting evening of art-making. This month, we’ll explore Make-Your-Own Pride-Themed Silkscreens! We'll provide all the materials for up to 30 students, so register to secure your spot in this fun group activity. […]
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Beautification Day
Beautification Day
Join Us for Beautification Day 2025! Beautification Day is back! On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Blackburn alumni, students, faculty, staff, and friends will come together once again to enhance and beautify our beloved campus. This special tradition is a chance to give back, reconnect, and leave a lasting impact on Blackburn. Get Involved […]
Alumni Event: B-Club Trivia Fundraiser
Alumni Event: B-Club Trivia Fundraiser
Get ready for a night of fun, facts, and friendly competition at the Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) Trivia Fundraiser! When: Saturday, April 26, 2025 Where: Woodson Hall, Blackburn College Time: Doors open at 4:00 PM | Trivia starts at 5:00 PM 10 rounds of brain-busting trivia! Teams of up to 8 – or […]
Build Your Own Pollinator Stations with CAB
Build Your Own Pollinator Stations with CAB
Join the Campus Activities Board after Beautification Day on Saturday, April 26, at 7:00 pm in DCC to Build Your Own Pollinator Stations. Pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem, and this hands-on workshop is designed for everyone. Whether you're an experienced gardener or a beginner, this event is open to all, and we […]
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Honors Night
Honors Night
Honors Night Ceremony April 28 at 6:30 pm Bothwell Auditorium Faculty, Staff and Students - Please join us!
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Student Worker Appreciation Day
Administrative and Academic Offices Open; No Classes Held; Founder’s Day celebration
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Choir Concert: Schubert’s Mass in G Major
Choir Concert: Schubert’s Mass in G Major
The season concludes with a significant choral event as Blackburn College’s three choirs—College Choir, Conservatory Choir, and Community Choir—join forces to perform Schubert’s Mass in G Major. This concert represents the culmination of the Music program’s renewed commitment to fostering community connections. With funding from the Illinois Arts Council, Blackburn launched the Conservatory Choir in […]