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Alumni Events

Clarke’s Alumni Office is pleased to be able to host a variety of virtual events and experience for alumni near and far! Please visit our In Case You Missed It events page to access some of our virtual event recordings. 

Clarke Homecoming 2025
October 17 – 19, 2025

Save the date! Enjoy special events, share in fun traditions, build new memories, and reunite with fellow Clarke alumni during Clarke’s 2025 Homecoming. We have many fun events planned. You can view the full schedule here. 

Dubuque, Iowa: Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Clarke Fall Festival
4 P.M.  – 7 P.M. | FREE
Clarke University | Hosted by Clarke Campus Activities and Leadership

Join us for the Clarke Fall Festival, a growing campus celebration designed to bring together alumni, students, families, and our community. This event combines fall fun and community spirit through a variety of activities spread across campus. All are encouraged to come in costume!

Festival Highlights:
– Petting Zoo – Fran Parking Lot
Interact with farm animals and enjoy games and attractions for all ages.
– Haunted Hallway – Athletics Hallway
Step into a student-designed haunted space filled with festive Halloween spirit.
– Trick-or-Treating – Main SAC Area
Departments, student groups, and organizations will host decorated tables, creating a safe and family-friendly trick-or-treating experience.
– Food Trucks – Campus Grounds 
A variety of food trucks will be on site with treats for purchase. Vendor list pending…

Celebrate the season, reconnect with the Clarke community, and take part in what we hope will grow into a Clarke tradition.

Contact Anthony King ’23, Coordinator for Campus Activities and Leadership, with questions about the event at anthony.king@clarke.edu

Dubuque, Iowa: Thursday, December 4, 2025

Santa at Clarke
4 P.M.  – 6:30 P.M. | FREE
Clarke University | Wahlert Atrium

Celebrate the Christmas season with Clarke! Bring your family to campus and take part in a growing Clarke tradition.

Enjoy photos with Santa, holiday crafts, cookies, and hot cocoa. Santa is bringing one of his elves to take photos, and all pictures will be available to download for free after the event.

This family-friendly event is open to alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of Clarke.

Click here to register so Santa knows who is coming to visit!
Questions? Contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumnirelation@clarke.edu or 563-588-6391

Des Moines, Iowa: Sunday, January 18, 2026

Iowa Wolves Basketball
Arena Tour 1:30 P.M. | Doors Open 2 P.M | Game Starts 3 P.M | $20
Casey’s Center | 233 Center Street Des Moines, IA 50309

Join Clarke University for a fun-filled day with the Iowa Wolves as they play against the Long Island Nets! Watch the game courtside and enjoy exclusive game-day experiences for Clarke alumni and friends.

Your ticket includes:

  • Pre-game Arena Tour starting at 1:30 p.m
  • Sideline seating for an up-close game experience
  • Hot dog and 20oz soda or water voucher
  • “Sling Squad” participation — join the promo crew tossing T-shirts into the crowd during the game
  • Post-game free throws — take your shot on the court after the game!

Bonus fun:
It’s Alpha’s Birthday Bash! Enjoy special activities for kids, meet mascots from across Iowa, and celebrate with the Wolves’ biggest star.

Schedule:

  • Arena tour: 1:30 p.m. (arrive early for check-in)
  • Doors open: 2:00 p.m.
  • Game time: 3:00 p.m.

Perfect for families, friends, and all Clarke fans. Don’t miss this day of basketball, fun, and Clarke pride!

Click here to purchase tickets!
Questions? Contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumnirelation@clarke.edu or 563-588-6391

Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Friday, June 26, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers vs Chicago Cubs
Game Starts: TBD | $100
American Family Field | 1 Brewers Way, Milwaukee, WI 53214

Join Clarke University for a homerun day as the Milwaukee Brewers play against the Chicago Cubs. Cheer on your team and enjoy game-day experiences for Clarke alumni, family, and friends.

Game time pending…

Your tickets include admission to the game along with

  • Full tailgate buffet featuring: Johnsonville bratwursts with sauerkraut, Vienna Beef hot dogs with onions, grilled burgers, chicken tenders, side salads, mac & cheese, kettle chips, assorted cookies, and unlimited soft drinks.
  • Two complimentary Molson Coors domestic beers or Vizzy Hard Seltzers per adult.
  • Private restrooms.
  • Flat screen high definition TVs.
  • Assigned seating

Perfect for families, friends, and all Clarke fans. Don’t miss this day of baseball, fun, and Clarke pride!

Click here to purchase tickets!
Questions? Contact the Alumni Relations Office at alumnirelation@clarke.edu or 563-588-6391

Clarke Homecoming 2026
October 9 -11, 2026

Save the date! Enjoy special events, share in fun traditions, build new memories, and reunite with fellow Clarke alumni during Clarke’s 2026 Homecoming.

Coming Soon…

Clarke’s Alumni Office is busy planning upcoming events in the following locations. Check back soon for more details!

  • Dubuque, IA (multiple events)
  • Arizona
  • Florida
  • Texas (stay tuned for cities)
  • Virtual Experiences
  • Washington (stay tuned for cities)
  • Washington, DC

Athletic Events

Join us online to watch our athletic teams compete in the Heart of America Conference.

Visit clarkepride.com to view our upcoming schedule and watch the live-stream broadcasts.