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

Clarke Alumni Association Board

About the Clarke University Alumni Association

The Clarke University Alumni Association consists of all graduates and former students who have successfully completed one or more years of study and/or 30 hours at Clarke University, Clarke College, Mount St. Joseph College or Mount St. Joseph Academy. The Clarke University Alumni Association Board is a non-governance advocacy Board that meets two times per year in the fall and spring.

Alumni Association Board Mission Statement

The Clarke University Alumni Board is dedicated to actively serving the Clarke Community by:

embracing the mission and engaging in the ministry of the college;
fostering intellectual, spiritual and emotional ties among the members of the Clarke family;
nurturing mutually beneficial relationships;
enhancing communication between and among the university community, alumni and friends.

Therefore the intent of this partnership is to ensure the continuity of our common spirit and the mission of Clarke University.

Alumni Association Board Members

Andy Schroeder ’02, ’10M

President
Area of Study: Communication
Area of Study: Master of Business Administration
Current City: Dubuque, IA

Josh Sanchez ’20

Vice President
Area of Study: Business Administration and Sport Management
Current City: Waukesha, WI

Eric Jones ’19

Recording Secretary
Area of Study: Social Work and Psychology
Current City: Des Moines, IA

Bailey (Theisen) Bardell ’20

Area of Study: Elementary Education
Current City: Dubuque, IA

Christina (Hawes) Bergholm ’84

Area of Study: Computer Science
Current City: Denver, CO

Tony Breitbach ’07

Area of Study: Chemistry
Current City: Asbury, IA

Anne (Schickert) Brown ’97

Alumni Board Representative, Clarke University Board of Trustees
Chair, Nominations Committee
Area of Study: Sociology
Current City: Brookfield, WI

Donald Burks ’91

Area of Study: Communication
Current City: Asbury, IA

Logan Koopman ’18, ’20DNP

Area of Study: Biology and Physical Therapy
Current City: Saint Louis, MO

Monica (Ryan) Kurtz ’88

Area of Study: Social Work
Current City: Cedar Rapids, IA

Carolyn Merrill ’84

Area of Study: Business Administration
Current City: Ankeny, IA

Kylee Miller ’12

Area of Study: Communication and Philosophy
Current City: Rockford, IL

Wendy (Schultz) Mitsuyama ’98

Area of Study: Nursing
Current City: Bellevue, WA

Jennifer Moser ’96

Chair, Annual Fund Committee
Area of Study: Accounting and Business Administration
Current City: Austin, TX

Elena Dominguez ’20, ’21M

Staff Representative/Ex Officio, Director of Alumni Relations
Current City: Dubuque, IA