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

Mary Frances Clarke Legacy Society

The Mary Frances Clarke Legacy Society honors and recognizes individuals who have chosen to benefit Clarke University through estate and other charitable gift plans. Members share a common bond of generosity that will benefit future generations of students eager to make a difference in the world.

Clarke University recognizes the significant role planned giving donors play and is pleased to pay special tribute to their philanthropic leadership and vision. Mary Frances Clarke Legacy Society members receive exclusive updates, invitations and recognition in the annual Year-in-Review. New members also receive public recognition at the President’s Donor Celebration.

Carolyn Haupert

Carolyn (Sanders) Haupert ’66

Clarke Trustee, Board Chair

An endowment is more than a gift to the school. It’s a gift to future generations who will benefit from our mission and a quality education rooted in faith.