News and events listings for Blackburn College.
Blackburn Intramural Gaming League (IGL) is looking for new participants! Are you interested in playing video games with friends as an extracurricular activity? Looking for a fun environment to compete or a place to try out some new games? For the second semester in a row the Blackburn Computer Science Department is putting on the […]
Join us in Lumpkin Library on Wednesday April 3 at 7 pm for the very first Best Buddies event! Come learn about best buddies and have some fun. We will hang out, play games, build puzzles, and more while we get to know each other. Everyone is welcome. Best Buddies is all about creating a […]
Come join Style and Fashion Club in DCC on Wednesday, April 3 at 7 PM for bleach dyeing! A selection of some assorted clothes will be available to bleach dye, but you are encouraged to bring your own as this will guarantee something that fits you. Come feeling creative and wearing something that you wouldn’t […]
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 & […]
Science Day is a day filled with demonstrations in the Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, and Computer Science departments. On April 5, 2024, students from surrounding high schools will be coming to campus for this event to compete for monetary prizes for their school as well as a chance to win a Blackburn College Scholarship. Lunch […]
On Friday, April 5, at 7:00 pm, Bothwell Auditorium will host an Improv Masterclass. The event will feature JT Nagle, a professional actor, improviser, and director from Chicago, Illinois. The masterclass will provide a unique opportunity to see a "behind the scenes" look at how Improv shows are created. The show is designed to be […]
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 […]
Join the Campus Activities Board TONIGHT from 7:00 - 9:00 pm in DCC Commons for a Patch Party. DIY your own Tote Bags, Trucker Hats, Bucket Hats, Makeup Bags, and Pencil Pouches. Don't forget your CAB Card!
Join the Campus Activities Board on Saturday, April 13, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in Jaenke Alumni Center for a Jackbox Game Night. Don't forget your CAB Card!
MCPHD will be on campus, Monday, April 15 from 11 am until 1 pm for STI testing. The test will include gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis. There are free tests and no insurance is required. Testing is on a first come, first serve basis, but pre-registration is required. NO WALK-INS WILL BE ACCEPTED! The […]
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 […]
Taylor Sweating, from Springfield, will give an autism acceptance presentation on Monday, April 15, from 4-5 pm in Bothwell Auditorium. Sweating will discuss what it is like to live with autism. This event is sponsored by the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Center.
Join the Campus Activities Board for Trivia Tuesday in DCC at 6 pm TONIGHT! This is the LAST Trivia Tuesday of the semester. Blackburn students and staff created tonight's games! Get ready for Spring Fling Week and test your knowledge of BARBIE! 6:00 pm -- BARBIE: The Dolls and The Brand 7:00 pm -- BARBIE […]
The Blackburn College Alumni Board is in its fourth year of sponsoring Beautifcation Day. Read more about this unique on-campus event. We hope you will Come Back Home on Saturday, April 20, 2024, to work alongside fellow alums, students, staff, and faculty. This is definitely an event you don't want to miss. Any and all […]
The Blackburn College Athletic Boosters (B Club) is hosting a Trivia Fundraiser on Saturday, April 20, 2024 in Woodson Hall on the campus of Blackburn College. • Doors will open at 4:00 pm with play starting at 5:00 pm. • Teams can consist of up to 8 people OR you may sign-up individually and be […]
Masterclass performance gives students an amazing opportunity to get the chance to work with and learn from the widely acclaimed professional opera singer, Evan Bravos. Graciously funded by the Blackburn Alumni Association Grant, this event is free and open to the public.
Conducted by Dr. Joseph Welch, Blackburn College’s choir, along with guest artist, Evan Bravos, will perform a collection of works, including Ralph Vaughan Williams’ Five Mystical Songs, in Blackburn’s Bothwell auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
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 […]
Please join us on April 22, 2024, from 8-11 PM in Jaenke for a night of music, dancing, and drinks. We ask that you please dress formal/semi-formal. Please be prepared to show ID if you are wanting to consume alcohol. You can buy tickets if you are a Junior or Senior in DCC or email […]
Student Worker Appreciation Day. Classes canceled; Founders Day Celebration
The Ceramics Department is hosting another Blackburn Student Art Sale on Tuesday, April 23 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Not only will students from our ceramics class be selling their artwork but this semester we have invited other students across campus to join us.
Hosted by Blackburn & Beyond Illinois Epilepsy Support Resources Fair Wednesday, April 24, 2024 Auxiliary Dining Room, DCC Join us as we discuss the services that Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources can provide. Informational sessions will be held from 11 am to 1:30 pm. Pick up snacks and swag! For more details, call Leanne at […]
Blackburn College will host Dr. Larry D. Terry II, a distinguished criminal and restorative justice scholar, author and leader. Currently Vice President for Outreach at Penn State University, Terry will speak on “The Hope for Humanization: A Conversation on Social Justice & Second Chances.” This event, part of the Kathleen J. Eberle Memorial Lecture Series […]
Join us at Lumpkin Library Friday, April 26 at 5pm for an end-of-semester pizza party! Enjoy some pizza, games, and connecting with your peers before finals week.
Admitted Student Day is for students that have committed to Blackburn, by submitting their tuition deposit, to register for classes and get a feel for a day in the life of our students! The day will consist of question and answer panels, a student service project, lunch, and most importantly, registering for classes! There is […]
Join us for Springfest on April 27, 2024. Small activities, crafts, yard games, cash bar, and sand volleyball will be available between 10 am to 4 pm in various locations including outside of North Hall, inside Graham Hall’s parlor, outside of DCC, and outside of Jaenke on the patio. On and off campus vendors will […]
Mark your calendars: The Campus Activities Board is excited to present the Spring Semi-Formal on Saturday, April 27, from 8:00 - 11:00 pm in DCC. Dance the Night Away in Barbieland or join the Kendom in Buzz's Hideout. Don't forget to check out the Resource Center for outfit inspiration. Contact cab@blackburn.edu or alia.stewart@blackburn.edu with any questions!
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 […]
Field Day is an event where students and staff all come together to support and host a fun day for students and people in the community who are neurodiverse. The […]