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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.    

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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The Clarke network is always growing, and through your generosity, we can link generations of Clarke students together through shared experiences and new opportunities. The exceptional academic, athletic and extracurricular programs, caring faculty and staff, and close-knit student body contribute to the special bond between our current and future alumni.

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  • Equity: Clarke University was founded on the belief that every student should be able to pursue a Clarke education. Your gift allows us to create opportunities for deserving students from all backgrounds.
  • Empowerment: Members of the Clarke community live out the core values of Freedom, Education, Charity, and Justice. Clarke’s focus on a liberal arts education recognizes the efforts of the whole person. Students work alongside advisors, faculty members, and others to create an academic plan that fosters growth. In this way, we support them becoming the best version of themselves.
  • Excellence: Donor support funds new and existing programs, equipment, facility upgrades, and research opportunities.

Importance of the Clarke Fund

The Clarke Fund provides institutional momentum for our university. It’s the place where every gift makes a difference, providing unrestricted and immediate support for Clarke.

What does the Clarke Fund do?

The Clarke Fund and its immediate-use dollars enable Clarke to support new and returning students by ensuring financial assistance and keeping tuition as low as possible.

Your gift to the Clarke Fund allows us the flexibility to immediately address the university’s most pressing needs such as:

  • Unrestricted support bridges the gap between tuition and the true cost of a Clarke education: 46.1% of Clarke’s annual operating expenses are not covered by tuition and rely on additional resources.
  • On average, gifts from our donors help offset the cost of tuition, room, board, and fees by more than $2,387 per student each year.
  • Unrestricted gifts support the everyday needs of our students, from classroom resources to investments in technology.

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All gifts to the Clarke Fund make a difference in the lives of our students and campus community.  Make a gift online today. Gifts are also accepted through Venmo by searching @ClarkeUniversity using the Venmo app or through the QR code below.

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