August 2019
Fall Kick-Off
Blackburn students and staff gather for dinner to reconnect after Summer Break, prepare for the Annual Symposium and preview the 2019-2020 Academic Year.
Find out more »September 2019
September Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students gather in their monthly small groups to explore "Facilitating a Diversity of Opinion" the first of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »September Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students gather in their monthly small groups to explore "Facilitating a Diversity of Opinion" the first of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »September Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students gather in their monthly small groups to explore "Facilitating a Diversity of Opinion" the first of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »September Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students gather in their monthly small groups to explore "Facilitating a Diversity of Opinion" the first of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »October 2019
October Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students assemble in their monthly small group and join with members of the Advisory Board to discuss "Networking Through the Generations," the second of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »October Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students assemble in their monthly small group and join with members of the Advisory Board to discuss "Networking Through the Generations," the second of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »October Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students assemble in their monthly small group and join with members of the Advisory Board to discuss "Networking Through the Generations," the second of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »October Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students assemble in their monthly small group and join with members of the Advisory Board to discuss "Networking Through the Generations," the second of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »Blackburn Homecoming Reception
Blackburn Fellows, Advisory Board Members and Society Members are invited back to campus to connect with current students and each other during the University's homecoming celebration. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided.
Find out more »November 2019
November Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students come together in their monthly small groups to explore "Being Called to Action" the third of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »November Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students come together in their monthly small groups to explore "Being Called to Action" the third of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »November Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students come together in their monthly small groups to explore "Being Called to Action" the third of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »New Student Information Session
Students interested in applying for the 2020 class of the Blackburn Institute are invited to a New Student Interest Session to learn more about the application process, the work of the institute, and the community. More information on the application process for the Blackburn Institute is available in the Student section.
Find out more »November Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students come together in their monthly small groups to explore "Being Called to Action" the third of the institute's four overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »December 2019
End of Semester Social
Blackburn students and staff wrap-up the Fall 2019 semester with dinner and discussion.
Find out more »January 2020
Spring Kick-Off
Blackburn students and staff gather over dessert to reconnect after Winter Break, preview the Spring 2020 Semester and prepare for the selection of the 2020 New Student Class. Dessert will be served.
Find out more »New Student Information Session
Students interested in applying for the 2020 class of the Blackburn Institute are invited to a New Student Interest Session to learn more about the application process, the work of the institute, and the community. More information on the application process for the Blackburn Institute is available in the Student section.
Find out more »February 2020
February Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students meet with Fellows for their final monthly small group discussion of "Instilling a Lifetime Commitment," the fourth of the institute's overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »New Student Group Interviews
All applicants participate in a small-group interview with approximately 3-4 other applicants. The panel of observers for the group interviews typically consist of two Blackburn students, plus one additional member of the Blackburn community (staff, Fellow, or Advisory Board member).
Find out more »February Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students meet with Fellows for their final monthly small group discussion of "Instilling a Lifetime Commitment," the fourth of the institute's overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »February Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students meet with Fellows for their final monthly small group discussion of "Instilling a Lifetime Commitment," the fourth of the institute's overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »Individual Interviews
Students selected will hold an personal interview with a review panel of staff, students, Advisory Board members, and Fellows.
Find out more »February Small Group Meeting
Blackburn new students meet with Fellows for their final monthly small group discussion of "Instilling a Lifetime Commitment," the fourth of the institute's overarching values. Dinner will be served.
Find out more »New Class Announcement
Returning Students are invited for the unveiling of the 2020 New Student Class! Dinner will be served.
Find out more »April 2020
End of Semester Social
Blackburn students and staff wrap-up the 2019-2020 academic year with dinner and discussion.
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