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SUMMARY:Blackburn Student Studio Recital
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn Student Studio Recital\nSunday\, March 1 – Clegg Chapel\nAn event featuring solo vocal and piano performances by Blackburn music students.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-student-studio-recital-sp26/
LOCATION:Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T200000
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SUMMARY:Alumni Decade Zoom Series with President Larry Lee: Class of '70s
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College invites alumni to join President Larry Lee for the Alumni Decade Zoom Series—an engaging virtual opportunity to reconnect with the College and fellow Beavers. Organized by class decade\, these Zoom conversations provide college updates\, shared memories\, and open dialogue in a relaxed\, interactive setting. \nAlumni are encouraged to register using the form provided below to receive the Zoom link for their specific decade session.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/alumni-decade-zoom-series-with-president-larry-lee-class-of-70s/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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SUMMARY:Alumni Event: On the Road with President Lee: Carlinville\, Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College is bringing the On the Road with President Larry Lee tour to our own backyard! Join us in Carlinville\, Illinois\, for a special evening on the historic square at Taylor’s Chili Parlor.\n  \nThursday\, March 5\n5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\nTaylor’s Chili Parlor\, Historic Carlinville Square\n  \nEnjoy appetizers and non-alcoholic beverages provided by Blackburn College\, with alcoholic beverages available for individual purchase. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet President Larry Lee\, hear exciting updates from campus\, and connect with fellow alumni\, friends\, and members of the local community.\n  \nRegistration is encouraged to help us plan accordingly. We look forward to gathering with you right here at home!\n 
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/president-tour-carlinville-il/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
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SUMMARY:Beaver Break: Alternative Spring Break
DESCRIPTION:Students and Sponsors will be helping the American Hiking Society restore beach boardwalks in Cape Charles\, Virginia at Kiptopeke State Park. There will be food provided and lodging\, there is a deposit of $75. This is an opportunity to do some community service and travel to another state. Build new friendships\, gain new work skills\, and provide service to a community in need by joining us on our Alternative Spring Break Experience. The deadline for applications is February 16th\, 2026.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/beaver-break-alternative-spring-break/
CATEGORIES:Engagement & Recreation,Students,Work Program
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20250617T195819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195819Z
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SUMMARY:Midterm grade rosters due
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/midterm-grade-rosters-due-2/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260309T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260313T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20250617T195245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T142143Z
UID:8687-1773043200-1773421200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Spring Break Academic Holiday: Administrative Offices Open; Academic Offices Closed; No Classes Held
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/spring-break-academic-holiday-administrative-offices-open-academic-offices-closed-no-classes-held/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260311T190000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20260226T224833Z
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SUMMARY:Alumni Event: On the Road with President Lee:  Fort Myers\, Florida
DESCRIPTION:Spring Break at Blackburn means President Larry Lee is heading south! Join us for a special On the Road with President Lee stop in Fort Myers\, Florida\, during Blackburn’s spring break week. \n Wednesday\, March 11\n 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM\n Fiddlesticks Country Club\, Fort Myers\, FL\n Hosted by alumnus Joe Santos \nEnjoy an evening of connection\, conversation\, and campus updates from President Larry Lee while gathering with fellow alumni and friends in sunny Southwest Florida. This reception-style event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate Blackburn pride\, strengthen alumni connections\, and hear about the exciting momentum happening on campus. \nAdvance registration is encouraged. Guests will need to provide their name at the gate upon arrival for entry into Fiddlesticks Country Club. \nWe look forward to seeing you in Fort Myers!
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/president-tour-fort-meyers-florida/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20260115T205749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T142212Z
UID:9517-1773860400-1773864000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Alumni Decade Zoom Series with President Larry Lee: Class of '80s
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn College invites alumni to join President Larry Lee for the Alumni Decade Zoom Series—an engaging virtual opportunity to reconnect with the College and fellow Beavers. Organized by class decade\, these Zoom conversations provide college updates\, shared memories\, and open dialogue in a relaxed\, interactive setting.\n \nAlumni are encouraged to register using the form provided below to receive the Zoom link for their specific decade session.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/alumni-decade-zoom-series-with-president-larry-lee-class-of-80s/
CATEGORIES:Alumni
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DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20250815T185418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T185418Z
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SUMMARY:Humanities Salon: The Fantasy Salon
DESCRIPTION:Join us with your best sorcery\, dragons\, and unicorns! Or\, if fantasy worlds aren’t your style\, bring us your favorite imaginings and personal epic quests. \nHistorically\, 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\, which is open to all students\, faculty\, and staff who want to: \n● read their own creative work;\n● perform a short musical\, theatrical\, dance\, or any stage act;\n● share and discuss an original work of art;\n● share any work of art of any medium that you simply love;\n● listen and be part of the creative community at Blackburn.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/humanities-salon-the-fantasy/
LOCATION:Jaenke Alumni Center\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Diversity Equity Inclusion Belonging,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T170000
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CREATED:20250617T195847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T195847Z
UID:8689-1773993600-1774026000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Last day to drop a class with a “W” grade
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URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/last-day-to-drop-a-class-with-a-w-grade-5/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T200000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20260122T143720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T142221Z
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SUMMARY:Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Blackburn College Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner & Induction Ceremony\, to be held on Saturday\, March 21\, 2026\, at 5:00 p.m. in Woodson Hall\, will celebrate the achievements\, leadership\, and lasting impact of exceptional student-athletes\, coaches\, and teams who have shaped the proud tradition of Blackburn Athletics. The annual event will bring together alumni\, family\, friends\, and supporters for an evening of recognition\, reflection\, and Beaver pride. \nDuring the ceremony\, Blackburn College Athletics will proudly welcome the Class of 2025 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees: Phil Fecteau ’78\, Zebulon Hammond ’09\, Randall Kimbrough ’91\, Nicole (Gladish) Logan ’04\, and Charles Pohlman\, along with the 2004–2005\, 2005\, and 2006 Men’s Basketball Teams. Together\, these honorees will represent decades of athletic excellence and meaningful contributions both on and off the field.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/athletic-hall-of-fame-dinner-induction-ceremony/
LOCATION:Woodson Hall
CATEGORIES:Alumni,Athletics
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260324T203000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T204638Z
UID:9532-1774378800-1774384200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Create Space: Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:This semester\, there will be four “Create Space” events. Create Space meetings are an opportunity for students to create art in a nonjudgmental space with art therapist Daniel Lanctot facilitating. There will be no group or self-critiques. The main focus is on the process of art-making and not so much on the end result. The goal is to use creativity to gain self-insight and as a practice of self-care. \nIn March\, Create Space will be music themed: a jam session focused on creating a song as a group using our voices\, instruments\, and music recording software (March 24 – Renner Art Center). \nSign up for Create Space events. \nReach out to daniel.lanctot@blackburn.edu with any questions.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/create-space-jam-session/
LOCATION:Renner Art Gallery
CATEGORIES:Faculty & Staff,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20260325T155113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T161055Z
UID:9630-1774598400-1774630800@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Center for Teaching and Learning: Professional Development Opportunity
DESCRIPTION:The Center for Teaching and Learning would like to make you aware of an upcoming opportunity for professional development through Eastern Kentucky University. Dr. Lisa Blue visited campus in August of 2024 to talk with Faculty about AI\, since then her institution opens up educational webinars to anyone: \nFrom Vending Machine to Sparring Partner: Designing AI as a Thinking Partner in Professional Education \nSpeaker: Tim Jansky\, Ph.D.\, Associate Professor\, School of Education\nDate: Friday\, March 27\, 2026\nTime: 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET\nLocation: Virtual\, registration required \nDrawing from a redesigned undergraduate course in teacher education\, Dr. Jansky will share a practical\, transferable framework for using AI as a dialogical partner\, one that challenges assumptions\, identifies gaps in reasoning\, and creates productive intellectual tension. The session will offer concrete examples of how students can use AI for productive challenge rather than passive answer-seeking\, while learning to evaluate suggestions\, justify decisions\, and work transparently. \nThis talk will be especially useful for faculty\, instructional leaders\, and others interested in preparing students for AI-saturated professional environments. Please use the link to register: \nRegister for the Spark Talk \nIf you don’t receive a confirmation from ai@eku.edu within 24 hours of registering\, or if you have any questions\, please reach out to Lisa Blue. Please feel free to register even if you can’t attend in real time. All registrants will receive a link to the recording after the event.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/center-for-teaching-and-learning-professional-development-opportunity/
CATEGORIES:Academics,Faculty & Staff
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260327T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20260324T165905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T165905Z
UID:9617-1774638000-1774645200@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre will stage the play “Airness” in Bothwell Auditorium. \nShowtimes are Friday at 7 pm\, Saturday at 7 pm\, and Sunday at 2 pm. Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty attend for free. General admission is $10. \nWhen Nina enters her first air guitar competition\, she thinks winning will be easy. As she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion\, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend. From artistic merit to originality to feeling itself\, Nina must learn the pillars of air guitar if she wants to compete. There are 7 pillars of air guitar\, after all\, including the elusive state of “airness.” Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? A shred-or-be-shredded comedy about the spirit of competition and community found through music.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-spring-play-airness/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T210000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20260324T170020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T170033Z
UID:9618-1774724400-1774731600@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre will stage the play “Airness” in Bothwell Auditorium. \nShowtimes are Friday at 7 pm\, Saturday at 7 pm\, and Sunday at 2 pm. Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty attend for free. General admission is $10. \nWhen Nina enters her first air guitar competition\, she thinks winning will be easy. As she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion\, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend. From artistic merit to originality to feeling itself\, Nina must learn the pillars of air guitar if she wants to compete. There are 7 pillars of air guitar\, after all\, including the elusive state of “airness.” Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? A shred-or-be-shredded comedy about the spirit of competition and community found through music.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-spring-play-airness-2/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20260324T171021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T192108Z
UID:9619-1774792800-1774800000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Blackburn Spring Play: AIRNESS
DESCRIPTION:Blackburn’s Department of Music & Theatre will stage the play “Airness” in Bothwell Auditorium. \nShowtimes are Friday at 7 pm\, Saturday at 7 pm\, and Sunday at 2 pm. Blackburn students\, staff\, and faculty attend for free. General admission is $10. \nWhen Nina enters her first air guitar competition\, she thinks winning will be easy. As she befriends a group of charismatic nerds all committed to becoming the next champion\, she discovers that there’s more to this art form than playing pretend. From artistic merit to originality to feeling itself\, Nina must learn the pillars of air guitar if she wants to compete. There are 7 pillars of air guitar\, after all\, including the elusive state of “airness.” Will Nina be able to let go and set herself free onstage? A shred-or-be-shredded comedy about the spirit of competition and community found through music.
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/blackburn-spring-play-airness-3/
LOCATION:Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College\, 700 College Avenue\, Carlinville\, IL\, 62626\, United States
CATEGORIES:Academics,Alumni,Community,Faculty & Staff,Music and Theatre,Students
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260426T122251
CREATED:20250617T201009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T201009Z
UID:8690-1774857600-1774890000@blackburn.edu
SUMMARY:Early Registration begins for the Fall 2026 semester
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://blackburn.edu/event/early-registration-begins-for-the-fall-2026-semester/
CATEGORIES:Academic Calendar,Students
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