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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! 

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Family Fun Days

Clarke students quickly learn that campus is a close-knit community, just like a family. Sometimes it’s hard to explain, and that’s why we have Family Fun Days! We invite families to return to campus to experience the Clarke and Dubuque community. Get to know your student’s home away from home, and enjoy a taste of campus life and the Dubuque community during this annual fall tradition. Another special opportunity for families to enjoy Clarke life, comes in the spring semester with Clarke Fest!

Friday - Sunday, October 17 - 19, 2025

Please register for Family Fun Days online here.

TimeEventLocation
Friday October 17
4 p.m.Women's & Men's Soccer Alumni GameBurrows Field
6 p.m.Alumni Baseball GameA.J. Spiegel Field
385 Bryn Dr.
Peosta, IA 52068
SaturdayOctober 18
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.Whitlow Campus Store OpenStudent Activity Center
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.Fall Fest Tailgate

Sponsored by Clarke Activities Board and Clarke Student Association, stop by for a cookout, games, and fall activities before heading to athletic competitions. 		Atrium Lawn
1 p.m.Football vs. Culver-Stockton College
Dalzell Field
2 p.m.Women's Volleyball vs. Grand ViewKehl Center
3 p.m.Concert & Conversation with Marcus DeJesus, '14Terence Donaghoe Hall
5 p.m.Women's Soccer vs. Missouri BaptistBurrows Field
7:30 p.m.Men's Soccer vs. Missouri BaptistBurrows Field
SundayOctober 19
9:30 a.m.Campus MassSacred Heart Chapel, Atrium
2 p.m.Fall Concert: The Julien Winds and Clarke Wind EnsembleTerence Donaghoe Hall

 

Friday – Sunday, April 24 – 26, 2026 (Clarke Fest)

Schedule TBD