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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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Clarke student Monaghan (Hannah) Dolan-Cook is pictured above with her grandmother Margaret (Monaghan) Dolan ’59 and her mother Cathy Dolan-Cook.

Clarke students need your support.

Our donors know firsthand how Clarke can transform a person’s life and their future. The exceptional academic, athletic and extracurricular programs, caring faculty and staff, and close-knit student body are all reasons that create a special bond between our current and future alumni.

Why give?

  • Equality: Clarke University was founded on the belief that every qualified student should have the resources and support 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. Our general education program is rooted in the liberal arts and recognizes the efforts of the whole person. Clarke’s rigorous academic experience pairs coursework with other valuable hands-on experiences inside and outside of the classroom.
  • 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, and it is the primary way for our alumni, parents, and friends to provide 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.

This support helps our students continue their education with the necessary financial resources and support to ensure their success while also providing a safe and caring learning community.

Your gift to the Clarke Fund allows us the flexibility to immediately address the university’s most pressing needs as they arise.

How can you contribute to the Clarke Fund?

All gifts to the Clarke Fund make a difference in the lives of our students and campus community.  Make a gift online today and you can maximize your impact through a matching gift.  Click here to see if your employer is eligible to double your contribution and make twice the impact for the Clarke community.

For questions about the Clarke Fund, please email development@clarke.edu or call 563-588-6405.