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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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Campus Ministry

Grow in your Faith

The Office of Campus Ministry seeks to help students like you broaden their knowledge and faith through education, no matter what one’s faith background may be. Our offices are located in the Wellness Wing of Mary Josita Hall, allowing us to work alongside Health Services, Counseling, and more to care for your mind, body and spirit.

Campus Ministry at Clarke is rooted in the university’s Catholic identity and its BVM Core Values, while also welcoming and supporting people of all faith and spiritual beliefs.

Presence & Programming

While we strive to make our presence felt across campus, there are several dedicated spaces where you can connect with your faith. Students, faculty, and staff are always welcome in the Foley Lounge and the prayer/meditation room in Mary Josita Hall, as well as Sacred Heart Chapel.

While each person’s faith journey will look different, there are a range of activities we offer to support you in your exploration:

Small Groups: Student-led faith-sharing and Bible Study groups meet on campus weekly to delve deeper into their faith lives.

Half-Day of Service: Each fall, dozens of students go “Into the Streets” for a half-day of service in the greater Dubuque region, helping area non-profits with a variety of activities.

Retreats & Service Trips: Campus Ministry hosts a Winter Retreat for personal reflection, as well as a Spring service trip that allows students to experience life in some else’s shoes. In the past, students have spent the week volunteering in homeless shelters, food pantries, immigration centers, and assisting many other non-profit and community organizations in Tennessee, Wisconsin, and elsewhere.

Giving, Gratitude and the Common Good

At Your Service

Clarke student volunteering outdoors