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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates from Clarke University

We continue to monitor and prepare for additional cases in Iowa and will adjust the university schedule or classes as needed. Please check our COVID-19 webpage for updates and other information.

Frequently Asked Questions for students can be found here.

*The Admissions and Financial Aid Offices will serve students entirely remotely. Employees of these offices will be available to assist students and their families Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. via their Clarke email and phone extension.  For admissions-related questions, please contact the Admissions Office at admissions@clarke.edu or 563-588-6316.  For questions regarding financial aid, please contact the  Financial Aid Office at financialaid@clarke.edu or 563-588-6327.

Streamlines

Celebrating Language, Literature & Writing

An Undergraduate Conference

On Saturday, November 16, 2019, Clarke University and University of Dubuque will host Streamlines, an opportunity for undergraduate students at colleges and universities to share scholarship and creativity. The conference will be held at the University of Dubuque in Dubuque, Iowa, and is open to all interested college students and faculty.

English Major Streamlines
Streamlines

CALL FOR PAPERS

To submit a proposal:

  • Paper proposals: Submit a 300-word abstract and your paper by Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 5 p.m., using the online submission form. The complete paper should be no more than 7 pages in length. For questions regarding submissions contact Michele McKinlay, Assistant Professor of Literature, at 563-589-3678 or at mmckinla@dbq.edu.
  • Panel presentation proposals: Submit a 1.5-2 page detailed outline of the presentation with the name and email address of the faculty member with whom you are working on this project by Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 5 p.m., by completing the online submission form. For questions regarding submissions contact Michele McKinlay, Assistant Professor of Literature, at 563-589-3678 or at mmckinla@dbq.edu.
  • Creative writing proposals: Submit a 300-word abstract and the complete work(s) by Wednesday, October 16, 2019, using the online submission form. Poetry submissions: maximum of 3 poems may be submitted. A poem should be no longer than 7 pages. For questions regarding submissions contact Michele McKinlay, Assistant Professor of Literature, at 563-589-3678 or at mmckinla@dbq.edu.
  • Poster proposals: Submit a complete poster in a JPEG, Word, or PDF file by Wednesday, October 16, 2019, using the online submission form. For questions regarding submissions contact Michele McKinlay, Assistant Professor of Literature, at 563-589-3678 or at mmckinla@dbq.edu.

Note: abstracts, complete papers, and complete posters must be submitted by October 16, 2019 at 5 p.m.

Participants will be notified of selection by Saturday, October 26, 2019.

Please note: submissions longer than 7 pages in length will not be accepted. Limit: three submissions per person.

Register for the Conference

Both presenters and non-presenters must register for the conference by October 31. Cost for the event is $30 to cover the cost of meals. Registration will not be accepted after October 31.

Use your voice

Calling All Writers!