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 Professional Performance Series Set for January 31

By Megan Hinderman | January 23, 2026

Clarke University and the Music Department are proud to host another session of its Professional Performance Series on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The performance is free to the public and will begin at 5 p.m. in Jansen Music Hall.

This event was originally scheduled for January 23, but was rescheduled due to the extreme cold.

The evening highlights the work of soprano and Instructor of Voice Rebecca Lansing accompanied on piano by Dr. Keisy Peyerl Xavier, Assistant Professor of Music. Together, they will take the audience on an exploration of a wide landscape of dramatic expression. Moving from the Classical compositions of Mozart operas through the arias and art songs of the Late Romantics, this program will highlight the expressive partnership between voice and piano through a blend of art song and operatic repertoire.

The concert will also be free to livestream and will be available on the Clarke University Music Department Facebook page.