Clarke Homecoming 2010

Campus Tours
3 p.m.,
Wahlert Atrium
Student-guided tours of campus will be available.

Golden Dinner
5-9 p.m., Wahlert Atrium and Quigley Gallery

A special reception and dinner for the class of 1960 and previous golden reunion classes. Awards presented to the 50th class. Class photos will be taken at 5:45 p.m. with dinner and program beginning at 6 p.m.

Silver Reception
7-9 p.m., Star Restaurant & Ultra Lounge
600 Star Brewery Drive
$10/person

A special reception and class toast for the
25th reunion class. Classes of ’80, ’75, ’70
and ’65 are also invited.

Clarke and Loras Reunion Party
9 p.m. – Midnight, Diamond Jo Casino Harbor Room
301 Bell Street
$10/person

Join us for a Clarke and Loras mixer with music, complimentary snacks, soft drinks and beer at one of Dubuque’s newest entertainment venues.

Cash bar is also available.

Alumni/Student Art Sale
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Atrium Conference Room, Wahlert Atrium

Paintings, sculptures, notecards and pottery of all kinds will be showcased at the Alumni/Student Art Sale. Get there early for the best selection! If you would like to sell your artwork, contact Doug Schlesier at doug.schlesier@clarke.edu or call the institutional advancement office at (563)588-6405.

Dig through the Archives!
9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Rare Book Room, Schrup Library

Delve into past yearbooks, news articles and photos from your time at Clarke.

50th Reunion Gathering
9 a.m., Rose O’Toole Hall (formerly West Locust Dining Room)

Join fellow classmates for coffee and memories!

Cuttie's Camp
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Kehl Center

Children (K-6th grade) join Cuttie, the Clarke mascot, and the education department for a
morning of free, fun activities while you attend the Alumni Recognition Brunch. A coupon for free lunch is provided for each child. Reservations required by September 24.

Alumni Recognition Brunch
10:30 a.m., Student Dining Room
$20/person

Join us for a delicious brunch and recognition of our
honored classes. President Sister Joanne Burrows will provide an update on the college and present the 2010 Distinguished Alumni Awards. Seating is not reserved. Please arrive early and allow ample time to register in the Wahlert Atrium and find a seat.

Campus Tours
Following brunch, Outside of Student Dining Room

Guided by Clarke institutional advancement staff, this 45-minute tour will discuss future plans of Clarke.

Residence Hall Tours
Noon - 4 p.m., Mary Frances Hall, Mary Josita Hall and Mary Benedict Hall

Take a step into the past and explore your old residence hall!
Clarke students will be available for tours and assistance.
Be sure to also stop by the Schrup Library, Kehl Center,
Whitlow Bookstore and Sacred Heart Chapel.

Trolley Tour to Mt. Carmel
1-3 p.m., Wahlert Atrium to Mt. Carmel
$10/person

A special trolley ride to tour Mt. Carmel and enjoy an ice cream social with the BVM Sisters. This event is especially for the 50-year-plus classes, but all are welcome to attend! A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the BVMs.

Soccer Games
1 p.m. Women’s Game
3 p.m. Men’s Game
Soccer Field

Cheer on the Crusader soccer
teams as they take on St. Ambrose University!

Volleyball Tournament
Noon Clarke vs graceland
4 p.m. clarke vs grinnell

Clarke Alumni Chapel Choir
4:30-5:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Chapel

Love to sing? Share your musical talent with fellow Clarke alumni and rehearse for 5:30 p.m. Mass with our new choral director, Brian Burns. All are welcome to attend!

Celebration of Mass
5:30 p.m., Sacred Heart Chapel

Join us for a Catholic Mass and candle lighting ceremony in remembrance of our deceased alumni.

Alumni Tent Party and Carnival
1-5 p.m., On the Hill

Join us for camaraderie, live music, beverages and food available for purchase in the alumni tent. Outside the tent, enjoy large inflatables for all ages, Clarke men’s and women’s soccer games, student booths, games, free ice cream and fun for the whole family! Special appearance by our mascot Cutlass T. Crusader!

Musical Theatre Event
6:30 p.m. Appetizers, Wahlert Atrium
7:30 p.m. Program, Jansen Music Hall
$25/person

Prepare for an unprecedented evening as Clarke alumni return to perform a retrospective of musical theatre at Clarke — many reprising their original roles! The celebration begins with an appetizer reception in the Wahlert Atrium with Clarke faculty, followed by this memorable and entertaining program in Jansen Music Hall. Cash bar available. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Clarke’s musical theatre program.

Interested in performing at this event? Contact alumni
organizer Darcy Lease Gubrud '90 at jdgubrud@yahoo.com
for more details.

Downtown Saturday Night
9-11:30 p.m., Downtown Dubuque Area
Ending at Mason Dixon, 163 Main Street

A homecoming tradition! Join other alumni on visits to downtown area establishments featuring drink specials. The more locations you visit, the more chances to win great prizes! The party ends at Mason Dixon, 163 Main Street with prize drawings! Pick up the itinerary for the evening at Saturday’s Alumni Tent Party or visit www.clarke.edu/homecoming for locations.

“Meet me in the Caf!” Brunch
11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m., Student Dining Room
$7/adults, $3.50/children 12 and under
(pay at the door)

Wrap-up the weekend with your classmates while enjoying a delicious
brunch and pasta bar in the cafeteria!

Alumni Soccer Games
11 a.m. Women’s Game
12:30 p.m. Men’s Game, Soccer Field

Cheer on or join the fun as the current Clarke
soccer teams play our soccer alumni in this
yearly tradition. Prize drawings will also take place!