Alumni Events
Clarke’s Alumni Office is pleased to be able to host a variety of virtual events and experience for alumni near and far! Please visit our In Case You Missed It events page to access some of our virtual event recordings.
Dubuque, Iowa: December 7 – 8, 2024
Arts at Clarke | Dubuque Symphony Orchestra | Holiday Concert 2024
Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 7:30 P.M.
Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2 P.M.
Five Flags Center| 405 Main St, Dubuque, IA 52001
Tickets range from $19 – $79
Celebrate the season with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Concert! Join the Dubuque community for an unforgettable experience as the warm sounds of the holidays fill the hall, featuring performances from the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra alongside special guests vocalist Kira Guloien, the Dubuque Chorale, and members of the Heartland Ballet.
Dubuque, Iowa: December 13, 2024
Santa at Clarke
Friday, December 13, 2024
4:30 – 6 P.M. | Clarke University, R.C. & Celeste Wahlert Atrium
FREE
Bring your little ones and the young at heart to meet the one and only Santa Claus! Capture precious moments with Santa, enjoy delicious Clarke cookies and hot cocoa, and take part in delightful holiday activities that are sure to create lasting memories.
Click here to let Santa know that you’ll be stopping by, or call Alumni Relations at 563-588-6391
Dubuque, Iowa: December 14, 2024
The Nutcracker | Performed by The Dubuque City Youth Ballet
Saturday, December 14, 2024
7:30 P.M. | The Grand Opera House | 135 W 8th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
$20 per ticket
Experience the magic of a beloved holiday classic filled with whirling snowflakes and waltzing flowers. Follow Clara and her enchanted Nutcracker as they battle the dreadful Mouse King, turning a nightmare into a beautiful dream. For over 20 years, the DCYB’s annual performance has captivated audiences, making it the perfect highlight for your family’s holiday season.
Clarke has purchased 30 tickets at a discounted group rate and is passing the savings on to you! Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the show at a special price. Running time: approximately 2 hours, including intermission
Click here to purchase tickets or call Alumni Relations at 563-588-6391
Dubuque, Iowa: January 18, 2025
9-Pin No Tap Tournament | Hosted by Clarke Pride Bowling Team
Saturday, January 18, 2025
11 A.M. | Cherry Lanes inside Diamond Jo Casino | 301 Bell St, Dubuque, IA 52001
$60 General Admission | $40 for Clarke Students
Join Clarke University Pride Bowling for its inaugural 9-pin No-Tap Tournament! Bowlers will bowl four games on the same lane, and any time you knock down 9 pins, it’s counted as a strike! You’ll have the chance to bowl alongside a Clarke bowling athlete, purchase exclusive merchandise, enter raffles for a chance to win prizes and enjoy a special appearance from our mascot, Cuttie. Plus, money prizes are available for the winners of each division. Don’t miss out on the fun!
Click here to reserve your spot.
Facebook Event Page
For more information, email Head Bowling Coach Brooke Green, at brooke.green@clarke.edu
Dubuque, Iowa: February 7, 2025
Clarke Hockey Night with Dubuque Fighting Saints
Friday, February 7, 2025
7:05 P.M. | ImOn Ice Arena | 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001
$20 per ticket
The Dubuque Fighting Saints are going head-to-head with the Waterloo Black Hawks, and Clarke is taking over Party Zone #108 for the ultimate fan experience. Join us for an exciting night full of action, laughs, and free pizza! Bring your Clarke pride, grab a friend or two, and make some noise as we cheer on the Fighting Saints together.
Limited space available—so snag those tickets for family and friends now! Don’t miss out on the fun; let’s make it a Clarke night to remember!
Click here to purchase tickets or call Alumni Relations at 563-588-6391
Davenport, Iowa: April 3, 2025
Artist Talk with Louise Kames ’77 “I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful”
Thursday, April 3, 2025
5 P.M. Bar Opens | 6:30 P.M. Artist Talk in auditorium |Figgie Art Museum | 225 W 2nd St, Davenport, IA 52801
Join us for an evening with Clarke alumna and Chair and Professor of Art, Louise Kames ’77, as she presents her stunning new exhibition, “Louise Kames: I Don’t See Anything That’s Not Beautiful,” at the Figge Art Museum. Discover her insights on art, transformation, and creativity, and celebrate the inspiring story behind her thought-provoking work.
Want to learn more? Read the full article on Quad Cities Reginal Business Journal and explore other exciting programs happening alongside this remarkable exhibit!
Clarke Homecoming 2025
October 17 – 19, 2025
Save the date! Enjoy special events, share in fun traditions, build new memories, and reunite with fellow Clarke alumni during Clarke’s 2025 Homecoming.
Coming Soon…
Clarke’s Alumni Office is busy planning upcoming events in the following locations. Check back soon for more details!
- Dubuque, IA (multiple events)
- Flordia
- Texas (stay tuned for cities)
- Virtual Experiences
Athletic Events
Join us online to watch our athletic teams compete in the Heart of America Conference.
Visit clarkepride.com to view our upcoming schedule and watch the live-stream broadcasts.