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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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Clarke Students Visit London and Paris

By Clarke News  |  June 4, 2024

In early May, 13 Clarke students, faculty, and friends of the University enjoyed a short-term study abroad trip to England and France. The trip is offered every other year as part of BUMG 280 Special Topics-London/Paris, taught by Instructor of Business B’Ann Dittmar. 

Throughout the weeklong trip, participants saw highlights of art, architecture, and culture. In England, this included stops at Piccadilly Circus, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and more. The second half of the journey took students to the Palace of Versailles, the Louvre, and many other locations in France. 

Business Administration major and class valedictorian Emma Kanne ’24 was lucky enough to have her father, mother, and sister join her on the trip, making the memories made on the journey even more special. 

“I can finally say I saw the Mona Lisa in person!” Emma said. “There were so many things to enjoy—especially the food. This was an amazing trip, and I was not ready to leave!” 

In the semester leading up to the trip, students in the Special Topics class undergo a cultural pre-assessment to gauge their cultural knowledge and ability to adapt in multicultural contexts. They then use the coursework and B’Ann’s guidance to work on their personal areas for growth, as well as more broadly analyzing differences between the United States and England and France within the class. 

“One of my favorite parts of the trip was watching my students demonstrate independence while learning how to navigate environments that are unfamiliar to them and learning to adapt to cultures that are different than their own,” B’Ann said. “When we returned, the students took a post-cultural assessment and the results showed that all of these students demonstrated growth in their cultural intelligence capabilities, due to what they learned in this course, and their experience with traveling abroad.” 

BUMG 280 Special Topics-London/Paris is just one of several study abroad and travel opportunities available to students and alumni through Clarke University. Watch our alumni events page for future trips.