Tag: Humanities

Christmas at Blackburn

Clegg Chapel (at Hudson Hall)

Blackburn College will celebrate the holiday season with its annual Christmas at Blackburn event. A Lessons and Carols service, the celebration will include the Blackburn College Choir and scripture readings presented by students, faculty, and community members. Blackburn’s Professor of Philosophy and Religion, Dr. Carter Aikin, will preside at the event. Music faculty Dr. Joseph […]

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Humanities Salon

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

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 & […]

Humanities Salon

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

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 & […]

Humanities Salon

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

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 & […]

Humanities Salon

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

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 & […]

Humanities Salon

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

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 & […]

The Spooky and Proud Salon (Humanities Salon)

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

The Blackburn Humanities Salon returns for the '24-'25 school year with The Spooky and Proud Salon at 6 pm on Thursday, Oct. 3 in Jaenke. October is LGBTQ+ history month […]

The Comfort Salon (Humanities Salon)

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

What brings you comfort? For November's Humanities Salon, bring your favorite blankets to curl up on the Jaenke couches and celebrate creations that are comforting, encouraging, cozy, or kind, from uplifting songs to crochet critters. Comfort food and hot beverages will be served! More about Salons: Historically, a Salon was a gathering of people who […]

Humanities Salon Returns for Spring Semester with The Dream Salon on March 6

Drift in through the stars and clouds of March for the Dream Salon! Join the English and Communications department and the creative community at Blackburn on Thursday, March 6 at 6pm in Jaenke for an exploration of dreams. At this salon, we want to hear about your literal dreams, your dream-like or surreal art of […]

The Dream Salon (Humanities Salon)

Drift in through the stars and clouds of March to join us for the Dream Salon on March 6 at 6pm in Jaenke. What do you dream of? At this salon, we want to hear about your literal dreams, your dream-like or surreal art of all kinds, and your hopes and visions for the future. […]

The Beauty Salon (Humanities Salon)

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

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. […]

Land Lost, Culture Lost – Film Screening & Discussion

Bothwell Auditorium at Blackburn College 700 College Avenue, Carlinville, IL, United States

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 explores Indigenous land loss and the power of participatory filmmaking in advocacy. A discussion will follow on how storytelling can drive social change and strengthen […]