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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! 

Clarke University 

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Portrait of Maria Morris

Maria Morris, MBA

Instructor of Accounting/Business

Educational Background

Master of Business Education, University of Colorado at Denver, Colorado – 1999

Bachelor of Science Marketing, Metropolitan State University of Denver, Colorado – 1997

Teaching Philosophy

I want students to apply business concepts, not just learn them. I use my work experiences, and theirs, to illustrate the role classroom material plays in real-life situations. I encourage interactive and relevant discussions to stimulate critical thinking and decision making. Whether we are playing a game or taking a test, students think creatively and hopefully, maximize the strength of their ‘mind muscles.’

Profile

Maria has led strategic marketing, fundraising, and management functions at nonprofit organizations for 30 years. Her start as an intern ignited a passion that eventually led to being the chief executive of organizations serving vulnerable populations. Always working with a limited budget, Maria has experience in human resource, marketing, financial, and operational management. She brings her experience to the classroom, showing that what one learns today will be used tomorrow.