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Campus Closed Friday, Classes Switch to Virtual 1/23

Out of an abundance of caution due to the forecasted weather, the Clarke University campus will be closed on Friday, January 23, 2026. Classes will switch to a virtual format. Students, please check your email and the platform utilized in each course for more information from your professors.   

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

The Music Department’s Professional Performance Series has been rescheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 5 p.m. in Jansen Music Hall. 

Hours of Operation   

The Dining Hall will be open for Lunch from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Café 1843 will operate the convenience store from 7 a.m. – 9 p.m., with hot food items available from 7-10 a.m., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., and 5-8 p.m.
The library will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  
The Kehl Center will be open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Practices are canceled except for teams with competition the next day.   

Winter Safety Information 

With wind chills reaching as low as -40, frostbite can occur within 10 minutes. During the winter weather advisory, stay indoors whenever possible. Be sure to keep your cellphone charged and have access to blankets, water, and other necessities.  

If you must go out, dress in layers: wear fabrics that retain heat, use insulation layers to trap air, and choose outer layers that are wind and water-resistant. Stay dry and avoid excessive sweating to maintain body heat. 

Stay indoors, stay warm, and stay safe, Clarkies! 

Clarke University 

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The Endowment

Clarke University’s endowment provides a permanent source of income for the institution and is a critical part of developing the campus and its programming. Gifts to the endowment are invested, with the fund’s principal maintained in perpetuity. A percentage of the fund’s current market value is expended based on the Clarke University Board of Trustees Endowment Spending Policy.

Donors may restrict the use of income for a specific program or purpose, such as a scholarship, or place no restrictions on the income, which will then be applied to the University’s general endowment.

By investing in Clarke’s endowment today, supporters are helping to secure Clarke’s future.

Creating Endowed Scholarship Funds

An endowed scholarship is a permanent fund in which the principal remains intact and invested at all times. Scholarships are awarded from the allocated income earned on the principal investment in accordance with the Clarke University Board of Trustees Endowment Spending Policy. All contributions to the fund increase the principal balance.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What is the minimum dollar amount required to endow a named scholarship?
$25,000

How can the scholarship corpus be endowed/funded?
Funding can occur through an outright gift of cash or appreciated stock, or through a multi-year pledge. Scholarships also can be endowed through a bequest or other charitable giving instruments (e.g. gift annuities, trusts, etc.).

How soon will an award be distributed following the establishment of the endowed fund?
Generally, scholarship awards are distributed one year after the corpus is fully funded at the minimum level of $25,000. An exception is made if the donor wants the scholarship to be activated sooner and elects to make a separate gift equivalent to the desired award, which is then distributed to a qualifying recipient for the academic year immediately following the donor’s contribution. In the meantime, the endowed corpus is accumulating earnings.

How is the endowed scholarship named?
By the donor, in consultation with the Clarke Institutional Advancement Office.

Who determines the parameters or the restrictions?
The donor, in consultation with the Clarke Institutional Advancement Office.

Who selects the scholarship recipients?
The Clarke University Admissions, academic department or Financial Aid Office, based on the criteria established by the donor.

Is there a contractual agreement?
Yes. It reflects pertinent information regarding institutional policy and endowed scholarships, the name of the scholarship, specific terms and conditions relating to the award and the University’s stewardship commitment.

How does Clarke inform donors about the status of their endowed scholarship fund?
Clarke University is committed to stewarding endowed scholarship gifts. Each year following the formal financial audit, the Advancement Office sends scholarship donors an annual update on the scholarship and its recipient(s).