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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! 

Clarke University 

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Clarke Receives $1 Million from The Gallagher Family Foundation

By Clarke News  |  March 6, 2025

Clarke University is pleased to announce a $1 million gift from The Edward J. and Catherine Gallagher Family Foundation headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa. The gift funds campus renovations and improved student services as part of Clarke’s current strategic plan and comprehensive United in Purpose Campaign.   

Clarke has a long history with the Gallagher family. Catherine (Cassidy) Gallagher attended Clarke in the late 1940s. Although financial hardships prevented her from graduating, her commitment to Clarke and the BVM Sisters remained strong. She returned to Clarke as a member of the Board of Trustees from 1980 to 2004 and received an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Clarke in 2001.   

She and her husband, Edward, were very generous supporters of the university during their lifetimes, which included founding the Edward J. and Cathy Gallagher Arts at Clarke Series as well as significant support of past capital projects. Their legacy of supporting Clarke continues through The Gallagher Family Foundation, which is led by their children and grandchildren.   

We are extremely grateful to the Gallagher family their generosity and long-standing commitment to Clarke University, This gift will drive progress through campus capital improvements for students, faculty, staff, and the greater Clarke community.

President Fletcher Lamkin

In recognition of the gift, Clarke will name the “Gallagher Sundeck” in Mary Benedict Hall in honor of Cathy and Edward and their family. The sundeck is a popular gathering spot among students, offering stunning views of the tri-states.   

“The sundeck serves students of all majors and backgrounds as a spot to study, enjoy each other’s company, or simply take in the serene beauty around them,” said E.J. Gallagher, Cathy and Edward’s son who now serves as the president of the Gallagher Family Foundation. “It seems like a fitting way to honor my parents and what they valued about Clarke and Dubuque.”  

“This generous gift is another fantastic representation of the Gallagher’s strong philanthropic legacy at Clarke,” said Vice President of Institutional Advancement Courtney Leonard. “Their longstanding generosity has profoundly impacted generations of Clarke students, and we are honored to see their tradition of support continue to flourish.”  

To learn more about Clarke’s strategic plan and how you can show your support, visit clarke.edu. You may also contact Institutional Advancement at (563)588-6405 or development@clarke.edu.