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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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Service & Volunteer

The Gift of Giving

Service learning combines learning goals and community service to enhance both student growth and the common good. Being active in service learning enhances your education, gives back to the community, builds networking connections, and helps with career development.

Into the Streets

Into the Streets is our largest service event of the year. This half-day event enables students to meet new people and connect with the larger Dubuque community. Volunteers do everything from cleaning, painting, and yard work to visiting with residents of retirement homes. The experience is a memorable one for participants and integral to the university mission.

Past Participating Agencies
Almost Home Shelter & Open ClosetHospice of Dubuque
Bethany Home Retirement CenterLinwood Cemetery-Mueller Memorial Chapel
Camp Albrecht AcresMary’s Inn Maternity Home
Carnegie Stout Public LibraryMercy Medical Center
Dubuque County Right to Life, Inc.National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium
Dubuque Regional Humane SocietyOur Lady of the Mississippi Abbey
Hills & Dales Residential CenterPresentation Lantern Center
Hope House Catholic WorkerSwiss Valley Nature Center
Get Involved in Your Community. Let's Go!

Volunteer Galore!

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Students volunteered with Habitat for Humanity in 2023 as part of Into the Streets.

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Students have the opportunity to volunteer their time at local establishments.

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