• Faculty vs Staff Mac & Cheese Cook Off

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

    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 […]

  • 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 [email protected] for more information! *Please check @blackburnstudentlife for any cancellations and updates.

  • 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 […]

  • Student Worker Appreciation Day (SWAD)

    On Tuesday, April 29th, Special Events Committee along with the help of Student Senate and Student Life will host our annual SWAD. Registration will take place at 10:30 am in DCC and many events will follow throughout the day including inflatables and a sand volleyball tournament. Check your campus mailbox and flyers around campus for […]

  • The Lodge to Launch New Issue at Party on May 1st

    Jaenke Alumni Center 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

    The Lodge’s, Blackburn's Literary and Arts Magazine, made for Blackburn students by Blackburn students, will host its 3rd Annual Grand Opening Party to celebrate the online publication of the 3rd issue. Join us in Jaenke on Thursday, May 1st at 6pm to celebrate Blackburn's creative community. Creative writers will read from their published works, and […]

  • Giving Day 2025

    What is Giving Day? The purpose of Giving Day is to engage our community to advance the mission of the College while raising critical funding for student needs. Giving Day is Blackburn’s largest fundraising event, when people around the world come together to celebrate and support what they love about the College. Giving Day is an opportunity to show […]

  • 156th Annual Commencement

    Hudson Quad

    Commencement – Saturday, May 17, at 10:30 am (Hudson Quad) View the digital program - Class of 2025 Commencement Program Learn more about Graduation >

  • Alumni Event: Downtown Chicago

    We're bringing the On the Road with President Lee tour to downtown Chicago! Join us on Monday, June 30, from 5:00–7:00 PM at South Branch Tavern & Grille (100 S Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL 60606) for an evening of great conversation, appetizers, drinks, and campus updates from President Larry K. Lee himself. Hosted by James […]

  • All College Convocation

    Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States
  • Golden Beavers Society Luncheon

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

    Did you graduate in 1975 or earlier? If so, we’re thrilled to welcome you back to campus and celebrate your lasting connection to Blackburn! We invite you to join fellow alumni in becoming a proud member of the Golden Beavers Society, honoring those who graduated 50 or more years ago. Reconnect, reminisce, and enjoy a […]