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Clarke University Campus is Closed Monday, March 16.

Campus Community,   

Due to the forecasted inclement weather and to allow extra travel time as students return from spring break, the Clarke University campus will be closed on Monday, March 16. All classes and events are canceled. 

Faculty and staff are excused from work, however, essential employees should report to campus unless otherwise advised by their supervisor.    

Hours of Operation  

Café 1843 will open 5-9 p.m. on Sunday, March 15 for dinner service. 

On Monday, March 16, the Dining Hall will operate for lunch from 11:15 a.m-1 p.m. Café 1843 will be open 11 a.m.-9 p.m., with the grill available from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.

The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 

The Kehl Center will be open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Practices are canceled except for teams with competition the next day.

During a Winter Weather Emergency, limit travel as much as possible. If you should need to go out, be sure to travel slowly, and dress in layers to stay dry and warm. 

Snow Emergency Parking in the City of Dubuque will be enforced. Those parking on Clarke Drive should move their vehicle to a parking lot to allow city crews to remove snow and avoid receiving a ticket or being towed.

Want to receive text alerts for future winter weather alerts? Sign up on CUhub by following these instructions.  

Stay warm & stay safe, Clarkies!

 

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Doctor of Physical Therapy General Information

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Clarke’s DPT program is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, values, and confidence to successfully pass board exams and start your journey as a physical therapist.

Top 10 Facts

  1. Small class size of 33 students guarantees a one-on-one education experience.
  2. Students acquire hands-on experience with patients starting in their second semester through the integrated Clinical Practicum Program.
  3. Students use renovated and expanded classroom and laboratory spaces.
  4. Clinical education is spread throughout the three-year program in order to apply knowledge at each stage of learning.
  5. Clarke’s small campus where students are encouraged to address their professors by their first name fosters a comfortable, family atmosphere.
  6. Faculty are licensed, practicing medical professionals specializing in orthopedics, sports medicine, neurology, pediatrics, women’s health, geriatrics, orthotics and prosthetics, and education.
  7. 100% of students actively participate in the Clarke Organization of Student Physical Therapists (COSPT), a group of physical therapy students dedicated to service learning and community action.
  8. Opportunities for inter-professional collaboration and networking with nursing and athletic training students and area PT clinicians encourage a multidisciplinary treatment and problem-solving approach.
  9. The beautiful city of Dubuque, Iowa offers plenty of shopping, eating, and entertainment. Learn more at http://www.traveldubuque.com
  10. Our 9:1 student to faculty ratio, guarantees one-on-one time with all your professors.

Clarke Organization of Student Physical Therapists (COSPT)

Clarke Organization of Student Physical Therapists works to create connections between all physical therapy class levels, increase awareness of the Clarke Physical Therapy Department and its activities, and raise awareness of local and national issues pertaining to physical therapy.