• Spanish Club cookie party

    Lumpkin Library

    Come put together your own Argentine cookies filled with dulce de leche caramel center! April 16 at 7 pm in Lumpkin 120.

  • 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.

  • 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 […]

  • Choir Concert: Schubert’s Mass in G Major

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

    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 […]

  • Blackburn’s Got Talent

    Get ready for a night of unforgettable entertainment at Blackburn’s Got Talent—a celebration of the incredible talent within our campus community! From soulful singers and energetic dancers to comedians, musicians, and unexpected surprises, this showcase is open to students, staff, faculty, and alumni ready to step into the spotlight.

  • Harvest Hop Bar Crawl

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

    Raise a glass and your Beaver pride—it's time for the Harvest Hop, Blackburn’s official Homecoming Bar Crawl! Sponsored by the Alumni Association Board, this festive evening is your chance to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate with fellow alumni and friends in true Blackburn style. We’re taking over the Carlinville square, making stops at all your favorite […]

  • Cocktails and Karaoke

    Have a main character moment at this popular Homecoming event. If you’ve never tried karaoke before you will not regret it! Come join us for a few cheeky cocktails and karaoke to your heart’s content. DJ Bella Event and DJ Services will be spinning the tunes all night long! Cash bar and snack bar will […]

  • Outdoor Movie & Campfire

    Grab your blankets, lawn chairs, and friends—it’s movie night under the stars! Join us for a relaxing evening on the Hudson Hall Quad featuring an outdoor movie screening and a warm, crackling campfire. Snuggle up with your favorite people, roast some marshmallows, and enjoy a movie on the big screen in the fresh fall air. […]

  • Mimosas and Masterpieces

    Join us for a morning of creativity, conversation, and community at Mimosas and Masterpieces, a fundraising event sponsored by the Blackburn Fine Arts Boosters! Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to try something new, this painting and sip event offers the perfect chance to relax, create a beautiful work of art, and support […]