Clarke University Magazine 2022

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THE MAGAZINE OF CLARKE UNIVERSITY is published annually for alumni, parents, and friends of Clarke University.

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6 INSTITUTIONAL OFFICERS Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D. President Bill Biebuyck Vice President for Institutional Advancement

CONTRIBUTORS Amy Errthum ’17M Director of Marketing Megan Hinderman Content Strategist Gayle Langel ’08, ’17M Creative Director Courtney Leonard Executive Director of Development Kaley Rigdon Director of Alumni Relations

DESIGNER Brooke Carroll ’06 Graphic Designer

CONTACT INFORMATION Clarke University 1550 Clarke Drive Dubuque, IA 52001-3198 (563)588-6318 Fax: (563)588-6300 clarke.edu

Clarke University does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, or disability in its educational programs, admissions policies, employment practices, financial aid, athletics, or other universityadministered programs. Clarke University complies with all pertinent state and federal regulations concerning affirmative action, non-discrimination, and equal employment opportunity.

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C A R IN G FO R O UR CO MMUNI T Y

A MESSAGE FROM

the President

A Path Forward This past May, Clarke University gathered for our first on-campus Commencement since 2019. It was the in-person celebration we so needed as we continue to move safely and thoughtfully beyond the protocols and limitations COVID-19 imposed.

In my opening remarks to the graduates, I urged them to remember as they go forward who stood before them, who they stood with, and what they have and will stand for as they depart Clarke. In so doing, they will continue to create community every day through their learning, living, leading, and giving.

Learning that is lifelong and life-changing is the cornerstone of a Clarke education. Today it happens year-round in classrooms and laboratories, on stages and in studios, and on courts and fields—anywhere two or more gather to debate, discern, contest, and seek truth together. Because no two students are alike, the Clarke Compass provides a personalized approach to educating the whole person both in and beyond the classroom.

Through our living, we bring that learning to a wider, more diverse audience. Nearly 3,000 Clarke alumni live in Dubuque County alone, offering opportunities for connection every day. From sharing a room and study spaces in our residence halls to conducting and presenting group research, to solving real-world problems for Dubuque employers, Clarke students exemplify how a life well-lived is inclusive of everyone who might enrich or be enriched by it.

Our leading too is indelible and far-reaching. As professionals in their fields, our alumni, faculty, and staff are sought after for their expertise, creativity, and experience by students, employers, agencies, and associations. On average, each employee performs 58 hours of service in their community each year. Standing in community with others creates the opportunity and environment for us all to respond faithfully to each other.

And, like the BVM Sisters who set it all in motion, Clarke’s giving is unmistakable. 100% of our students participate in service learning and community engagement prior to graduation, much of it alongside dedicated employees, alumni, and friends who model the way as volunteers, non-profit board members, elected officials, and generous philanthropists with their time, talent, and treasure.

From our ambitious beginning as St. Mary’s Academy in 1843, to Mount St. Joseph Academy in 1881, to Mt. St. Joseph College in 1901, to Clarke College in 1928, and to Clarke University in 2010, our history has always been one of creating community through our learning, living, leading, and giving. It influences our daily work, guides our strategic planning, and encourages us to face with faith and confidence the uncertainty and hope in our world.

This issue includes an overview of our plans for Clarke’s resilient future—elements of which appear in each of the stories that follow. We want to hear from you and invite you to share your own examples of learning, living, leading, and giving as a Class Note so we may recognize how these ideas can unite us as One Clarke, One Community for years to come.

Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D. President

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THE CL ARKE UNIVERSIT Y

S T R AT E G I C P L A N From the way we interact in the classroom to the ways we

internal and external partners, such as joining the Dubuque

engage with our community, how we learn, live, lead, and

Colleges Sustainability Coalition. With each step, no matter

give play a fundamental role in Clarke’s history and future.

how small or how grand, we create community every day

As a community, we have developed a strategic plan to

through our learning, living, leading, and giving.

guide these efforts and transform ideas into action.

As a living document, the strategic plan is meant to evolve While we share our goals and objectives here, there are

with the needs and possibilities available to us that align

dozens of ways to bring this plan to life. Activities range

with our mission and values. We invite you to view more

from smaller, personalized initiatives like expanding our

examples of our plan in action through the stories found in

peer mentoring services, to high-level collaborations with

this magazine and online at clarke.edu/newsroom.

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GOAL 1

GOAL 2

Recruit, retain, support, and develop successful students

Recruit, retain, support, and develop successful employees OBJECTIVE 2.1.

OBJECTIVE 1.1.

Increase participation in Clarke educational

Provide a diverse and strategic array of

offerings

professional development opportunities for all our employees

OBJECTIVE 1.2.

Improve student learning

OBJECTIVE 2.2.

Compose and implement employment policies, procedures and pathways which facilitate

OBJECTIVE 1. 3.

Participate in and lead initiatives that advance

employee satisfaction and success

student success

GOAL 3

GOAL 4

Optimize institutional effectiveness to provide additional stability and build resiliency for long-term financial health

Cultivate mutually beneficial college, community, and employer partnerships and relationships

OBJECTIVE 3.1.

OBJECTIVE 4.1.

Promote efficiency and efficacy of human,

Increase students’ career and community

capital, and fiscal resources

readiness to enhance their competitive advantage and service to Dubuque and beyond

OBJECTIVE 3.2.

Review existing organizational structure and

OBJECTIVE 4.2.

revise, as needed, for capacity to support and

Identify and develop dynamic, mission-aligned

carry out the strategic plan

partnerships which encourage cooperation between Clarke and public and private

OBJECTIVE 3. 3.

businesses, education providers, governmental

Provide long-term financial stability through

agencies, non-governmental organizations, and

multi-year planning and budgeting

community-based organizations OBJECTIVE 4. 3.

Demonstrate individual and institutional commitment to serve our campus and local communities through living our core values and Catholic identity

Scan the QR code to view the full plan.

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Alumni Keep Clarke Connections Alive

Through the Arts

Luke Flynn ’13 Featured in Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series Alumnus Luke Flynn ’13 shared the eclectic road he took

This year we experienced an outpouring of support from

to achieve his dreams in “Connecting to Hollywood:

our alumni and the greater Clarke community through

Networking and Seizing Opportunity” on March 23, as part

music, art, and theatre events. Here, we recognize some

of the University’s annual #ClarkeDay celebration. This year’s

of the unique ways our alumni contribute to the arts at Clarke

lecture series also featured author and podcaster John Moe,

and introduce new Clarkies to these incredible opportunities.

as well as Associate Professor of Social Work Mary Gitau, Ph.D. The Clarke University Mackin-Mailander Lecture Series was established in 1997 after Clarke received gifts from two alumnae, Mary Mackin ’34 and Verna Slattery-Mailander ’20.

A Night in Italy

Artist Entrepreneurship with Clifton Henri ’01

On February 15, attendees enjoyed the sounds and tastes

On March 27, Clifton Henri ’01 visited the Clarke University

of Italy as the Edward J. and Cathy Gallagher Arts at Clarke

campus to share his experiences and help promote

Series presented: “A Night In Italy.”

his photography exhibition in the Quigley Gallery.

Aimed at students in the university’s Art + Design program,

Clarke’s String Orchestra, led by Assistant Professor

the informal presentation welcomed questions from

of Music Rob Stull, DMA opened the performance, followed

the audience and covered everything from understanding

by featured vocalists Jeremiah Cawley and Clarke alumni

how to present and price pieces, to finding your audience

Megan Gloss ’03, Anna (Ketterhagen) Petrie ’04, and

through galleries, festivals, and other avenues. “Sometimes

James Enzler ’04. Pieces ranged from “The Godfather Theme”

people worry about chasing audiences,” Henri said.

to selections from “Don Giovanni,” and “La Boheme”

“My best advice is to create authentically, and people will

for an evening that entertained and delighted.

find you. You may not know the time or place, or even how

Guests also enjoyed six courses of Italian cuisine

a piece will speak to someone, but if you create work that

prepared by Clarke Dining Services.

means something, your circle will continue to grow.”

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Based in Chicago, Henri is an award-winning photographer whose works focus on representation and identity, especially of the Black community. Henri’s exhibit featured a wide collection of his works, including “Wings” which was photographed on the Clarke University campus in 1999 and remains one of Henri’s most popular pieces. You can find his work at cliftonhenri.com.

Gwen & Gwen In his first production as the new Theatre Director in Residence at Clarke University, Colin Muenster ’08 brought the psychological drama Gwen & Gwen to campus April 7-10.

Written by Nancy Kiefer, the play follows protagonist Gwen as she is released from psychiatric care and seeks to re-establish her life, identity, and relationships. The play also counted alumnae among its cast and crew, including Andrea Bednar ’74, ’90; Traci (Johnson) Yeo ’14;

Musical Menus

Brenna Burgart ’17; and Hanna Hoftender ’22 performing

Featuring three unique performances March 30-April 2,

on stage, and Elena Dominguez ’20, ’21M and Mimi Ottavi ’20

Musical Menus celebrated and honored the important

assisting with stage management and set design.

role music plays in Clarke’s history and in our community today. Among the performers was alumna Callie (Mescher)

More than your typical production, these dedicated alumni

FitzGerald ’07, who also served as a partner and sponsor

also sought ways to involve the community. Calling on

through her music education organization, Centrally Rooted.

Burgart’s professional experience as a substance abuse

Other alumni performers and participants included

counselor and Instructor of Social Work Lydia Wong, MSW,

Judy (Recker) Waterman ’01, Megan Gloss ’03, James Enzler ’04,

the performers partnered with area organizations to lead

Jake Tebbe ’04, Colin Muenster ’08, Jill (Sieverding) Roe ’13,

a discussion panel focused on themes from the play

and Traci (Johnson) Yeo ’14.

including brain health, suicide, and social services.

This year’s production also featured the inaugural John Lease

These events are only some of the amazing work that brought

High School Soloist Award, in which a rising senior in each

the Clarke Community together this year through the arts.

of Dubuque’s local high schools received a scholarship.

This year’s winners included: • Joshua Chapman, Wahlert Catholic HS • Conner Frederick, Dubuque Senior HS • Claire Hillebrand, Western Dubuque HS • Payton Reid, Hempstead HS

To stay up-to-date on all university events and find ways to support the Arts at Clarke, scan the QR code or follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Student Research Uncovers a After earning her Associate of Arts

Milestone

in Graphic Design from Northeast Iowa

the woman she was looking for:

Phyllis Smythe.

Community College, Susan Whitcher ’22 pursued her love of art with Clarke.

“There she was, one of the first Black

To her surprise, she also found a love

women to graduate from Clarke.

for new subjects as well.

In her photo, I saw her beautiful smile, full of hope and vibrancy. Then I saw

“I have always loved art but didn't feel

that her graduation year was in

the same way about history. Over the last

May of 1952, 70 years before my own

couple years, I fell in love with history

upcoming graduation,” Susan said.

We caught up with Phyllis just as she celebrated her 92nd birthday!

Learn more on page 8.

and the archives becauseof Clarke and faculty like Louise Kames, MFA ’77

Susan shared her research with

and Liz Schmid. I have been reunited with

leadership at Clarke and ensured that

my faith and found a love for philosophy

Phyllis’ milestone was recognized

because of Kent Anderson, Ph.D.

as part of this year’s Commencement

and Paulette Skiba, BVM, Ph.D. Each one

ceremony. For Susan, the discovery

of these teachers made me reflect on my

also had a more personal connection.

life and my work and I want to carry the common good wherever I go.” Susan said.

“My son is mixed, and I think about people like Phyllis paving the way

In her final semester, Susan took

for him. Clarke opened doors

Philosophy 200: Our BVM & Clarke

to education for women before

University Heritage with Assistant

it was popular to do so, and we’ve

Professor of Religious Studies

evolved so much since then. Now we

Susanna Cantu Gregory, Ph.D. As part

open those opportunities to women

of the class, students were challenged

and men of all different backgrounds.

to answer an unknown question about

We are a very diverse community,”

Clarke’s history. Susan chose to explore

Susan said.

the history of women of color at Clarke.

Susan’s research took her to the Clarke Archives, and she worked closely with Library Director Sue Leibold, MLIS and Professor Emeritus Norm Freund, Ph.D. as she dug through magazines, yearbooks, and more. Eventually, Susan found

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“The second I stepped onto this campus I felt the love, this sense of community, and that commitment to the common good.

To know that is open to everyone, that this could possibly be a place for my son in a few years, that brings me a lot of joy.”

As part of Susan's graduation celebration, she was able to show her family her Senior Showcase in the Quigley Art Gallery

Learn more about Susan's experience at clarke.edu/newsroom, or scan the QR code.

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Clarke Honors

Phyllis JoAnn (Smythe) Greer ’52

As discovered by student researcher Susan Whitcher ’22, this spring marked the 70th anniversary of one of the first women

of color from the United States to graduate from Clarke University, Phyllis JoAnn (Smythe) Greer ’52. To mark the occasion, we caught up with Phyllis to celebrate a life well lived.

Phyllis spent much of her childhood in Sheridan, Wyoming. Interested in boarding schools, she attended High School at St. Agnes Academy in Alliance, Nebraska. There, the Franciscan Sisters encouraged her love of music – so much so that they would pull her from class to play piano for recital rehearsals.

“The nuns supported me with exceptional love. They did not set a lot of boundaries. I could explore whatever my talents allowed,” Phyllis said.

“They also helped me look at several colleges. I was offered a scholarship to a school in Kansas but growing up in the North where I experienced little racial prejudice, I did not want to live in the South at that time.”

Looking at Catholic schools in the North, one of the sisters recommended Clarke. When Phyllis realized it was only an hour and half from her extended family in Chicago, it felt like a good fit.

Though there were sure to be challenges, Phyllis was determined to continue her education.

“Being the only Black student at the time didn’t present anything challenging or new because that had been my experience in elementary and high school as well. It was about who I wanted to be at Clarke and not about my ethnicity.” Phyllis said.

“There was a community at Clarke that was very enriching. I felt that all the young women at Clarke really wanted to achieve something, and it was a wonderful place to do so.”

While at Clarke, Phyllis was highly involved, participating in Delta Mu Theta, the National Catholic Music Honor Society, serving as Class Vice President and as a Tuckpointer, mentoring freshmen students, and performing with the Glee Club. She also continued to develop her love of music under the guidance of Sister Mary Matilde Guame and by participating in the National Piano Playing Auditions.

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After graduation, Phyllis worked in education in Chicago for 25 years. Early in her career she focused on primary education. Later, she worked as a supervisor in Chicago’s Parent-Child Center Expansion Program (CPCX).

Launched in 1967, the program provided early childhood education to low-income families. Phyllis worked with teachers to promote cultural excursions for the children, like trips to museums or the planetarium. Phyllis also engaged in parent outreach to increase their investment in their child’s success, as well as their own futures.

“In these low-income neighborhoods, we had parents whose own access to education had been thwarted.

It was very difficult for them to help their own children in school,” Phyllis said. “We brought these parents into our schools. An economics professor from DePaul University worked with parents from all of the CPCX schools in Chicago. This program enabled parents to build their skill sets. Specifically, the professor taught them how to use their talents, like baking or sewing, and develop small businesses to augment their incomes. I would tell them, ‘These skills, these children; this is the richness you have. If you invest in them, you will be rewarded.’ If I had to do it all over again, I would choose to work with parents.”

Like the families she worked with, Phyllis also found reward in the dreams of her family. She married her husband William, a publishing executive, in 1964, and they had four children: William, Gabrielle, Christian, and Sasha Danielle. She has since been blessed with four grandchildren Harmony, Noah, Luca, and Sima. At 92, she proudly shares her love of music with each of them

Phyllis recently celebrated her 92nd birthday.

and supports their pursuit of their own talents and joys.

“Over the last few years, I have seen a change at Clarke “My family is the light of my life,” Phyllis said. "My children

that gives me hope, too. There are many more Black

are all graduates of St. Ignatius College Prep, a Jesuit High

and brown students, and it is co-ed now. I know these

School. My son William has passed away, my daughter

students help the community to be an even richer place

Gabrielle attended the University of Pennsylvania

than what I experienced,” Phyllis said. “Life at Clarke is about

and has worked all over of the world as a corporate lawyer.

an education, but it is also about faith and character.

My son Dr. Christian Greer attended Morehouse College

This is a community of care based in faith that will prepare

and is now the President and CEO of the Michigan Science

you for almost anything in your life. I know the young woman

Center in Detroit. My daughter, Sasha Danielle attended

who ‘found’ my story, Susan, has a son who is biracial.

Cornell University and the Conservatory of Dance at

I pray for him, for my grandchildren and for all the children

Purchase College in New York and now teaches dance in

of the world. I pray for a better day for our country where

Milwaukee. They all have done so much and they help their

all children can receive the kind of education I received,

communities in return. Spending time with them and my

and that this enables them to build a better world.”

wonderful grandchildren gives me great hope for the future.”

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Congratulations

to the Class of 2022!

This spring, 223 graduates joined the over 10,000 Clarke Alumni that let their Clarke Pride shine across the nation and beyond.

Whether they are entering the workforce, military, graduate school, or another path, each of these graduates has a unique and inspiring story to share. While we’ve highlighted a few here, we encourage you to connect with alumni of any year and share your stories through our Class Notes at clarke.edu/submitclassnote.

JAIDA KRONING | Social Work Jaida has always had a passion for helping others, and that’s been evident throughout her experience at Clarke. From her teammates on the volleyball court to her community involvement through internships with the Riverview Center, Crescent Community Health Center, and more, Jaida has been there with a smiling face and encouraging words. Her leadership skills earned her a place in the Future Women in Leadership and the Activism and Values Informed Education Compass Award programs.

After graduation, she will pursue graduate school closer to her hometown of Janesville, Wisconsin so she can continue to support the community she loves.

PAIGE SPARROW | Health, Wellness, & Behavioral Sciences Paige came to Clarke as a reverse transfer student from Scott Community College in Davenport, Iowa, and she wasted no time in making her presence known.

She is a familiar face at work in the Food Science & Nutrition Lab and the Whitlow Campus Store; throws discus, javelin, hammer, and shot put for the Track & Field Team; and attends many campus events. She is also finding her place in the Dubuque community through her internship with Statera Integrated Health & Wellness. After graduation, she intends to complete her Integrated Nutrition Coach License and practice in the area.

ALEX BERNS | Doctor of Nursing Practice For Alex, the decision to return to school for his DNP was not one he made alone, but with his community in mind. Just a few months into his studies, his father passed away from cancer. Rather than drop out, his friends and neighbors rallied around Alex and his family to help him work, stay in school, and run the farm. In turn, Alex used his DNP research to study perceptions of mental health by rural male farmers and will soon be putting his unique skills and experience to work by practicing Family Medicine at Veteran’s Memorial Clinic in his hometown of Waukon, Iowa.

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PARKER LIPPSTOCK | Graphic Design After graduating from Hempstead High School in Dubuque, Parker chose to stay close to home while pursuing his Bachelor of Fine Arts.

His health factored into his decision, as Parker has Marfan’s Syndrome, a genetic disease that affects connective tissue like his heart, lungs, and eyes. His experience has made Parker passionate about digital design and accessibility for all users, something he applied readily to his class projects, his work on The Tenth Muse, and his internship at Cottingham & Butler. He plans to continue his internship through the summer following graduation, while seeking full-time and contract opportunities in web and game design.

ANTHONY GONZALEZ | Biology One of nine children, Anthony left his home in San Diego, California to start a new life in Dubuque, Iowa. An inaugural member of the Clarke Pride football team, he also embraced the Clarke community through his involvement as a Tuckpointer, working in the Admissions Office, a member of the Biology Club, Dance Marathon, and more. After completing his Biology Capstone research proposal on the expression of a protein within the eye under hyperglycemic conditions, Anthony became the first member of his family to graduate college and was honored as this year’s Francis J. O’Connor Award winner. Following graduation, he plans to serve in the Navy and continue to medical school to become a cosmetic surgeon.

SR. THUY VY TRAN | Psychology and Religious Studies Sr. Vy joined the Vietnamese Dominican Sisters when she was just 18 years old and came to the United States to continue her studies thanks to a partnership with the Sinsinawa Dominican Sisters. Vy’s spoken English was limited at first, but thanks to the support of the Sinsinawa Sisters and her professors, advisor, and classmates at Clarke, she quickly exceled. Her Capstone research project, “College Students’ Engagement and Academic Outcomes in Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic,” was even accepted for publication in the Midwestern Psychological Studies journal.

Vy graduated as valedictorian and the winner of the Benedict Phelan, BVM Psychology Award. She has now returned to Vietnam to continue her ministry.

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Legacy

Daughter Breanna ’21 & Mother Heather (Clinton) Meyer ’96

Living Our

One of the trademarks of a Clarke education is the sense of family that students feel on campus and long after graduation. For some Clarkies, it is much more than a feeling – Clarke recognizes how parents, children, aunts and uncles, grandparents, and many extended families have a deep and meaningful connection with our institution. We honor these relationships in many ways, including our Legacy Scholarship program, which awards legacy students with $1,000 that can be renewed for four years at Clarke.

Want to share your family’s legacy story?

Contact us at alumnirelations@clarke.edu for your chance to be featured.

Siblings

Siblings Jackie ’21 & Sam Moss ’20

Brooke Brimeyer ’19 & ’22DPT & Brianna (Brimeyer) Beitzel ’15

Siblings Paige ’21 & Ian Murphy ’22

Daughter Emma ’22 & Father Marc Gaber ’92

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Share your love of Clarke AND GIVE THE GIFT OF A CLARKE EDUCATION TO A PROSPECTIVE STUDENT! What to expect after your student referral is made: One of Clarke's Admissions Counselors will reach out to your student to share they were referred to Clarke by an alumna/us, describe the CARE Society Scholarship, and encourage them to visit campus. The student will also begin receiving our informational materials.

The Alumni Relations Office will welcome you to the CARE Society. As a CARE Society member, we encourage you to talk with the prospective student about your Clarke The Clarke Alumni Referral and Engagement (CARE)

experience, encourage them to visit campus,

Society offers a unique opportunity for alumni to

and ultimately apply!

introduce prospective students to Clarke University and the value of a distinctly Clarke education.

In recognition of the significant difference you are making, CARE Society members also receive:

In three simple steps, a prospective student can receive a $1,000 renewable CARE Society Scholarship.

1.

An alumna/us completes the student

2.

The student successfully applies

3.

The student enrolls and receives a $1,000

• • • •

A custom-crafted Clarke University journal Annual recognition as a CARE Society member Special recognition at Homecoming and other events The satisfaction of knowing you are positively changing someone’s life by introducing them to Clarke!

referral form.

to Clarke University.

CARE Society Scholarship, renewable for each of their four years at Clarke.

Visit clarke.edu/care-society today!

“Clarke University has a way of developing individuals to be successful and lead with integrity and compassion. It is important to recruit students to a university that cares about your future and want you to be connected with the community.

Being an alum of Clarke is an honor, and Clarke will always be home for me. I was able to establish a sense of community and make great memories and want to pass that along to others.”

- Eric Jones ’19

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Un-Inauguration THE

Transforming a ceremony focused on one into a celebration of all Inaugurations are often a formal affair. The welcoming of a new president is one of the few times that faculty dress in their full regalia, speeches are given, and pomp and circumstance is on full display.

Yet, as Clarke University prepared to welcome its 16th President, Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D., the idea of a grand event felt inauthentic. As a university grounded in the values of education, charity, justice, and freedom, we recognize that it is not one person who defines us, but how we come together to support the common good.

This became even more apparent after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of Thom’s scheduled inauguration in 2020. Instead of a celebration, Thom and the leadership team at Clarke had to shift focus to ensure safety above all else. At the same time, he worked to build community through virtual and small, socially distanced gatherings.

Although it was not the start we expected, this new chapter was met with an outpouring of support from the Clarke Community near and far, and the idea of “One Clarke, One Community” has served as a rallying cry for our students, employees, alumni, neighbors, and friends.

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The Inauguration ceremony on Thursday, April 28 did include some traditional elements, such as the investiture of the university mace, medallion, and charter. While these symbols carry the history of the university, the true spirit of the event may have been best conveyed by “There is a Community,” a song composed by Professor of Music Amy Dunker and performed by Clarke University Music Faculty, Clarke Collegiate Singers & Wind Ensemble, and some of Clarke’s international students and employees. The lyrics Thom with Chair of the Board of Trustees Jane Daly Seaberg ’78.

captured not only the feeling of the day, but the hope and aspirations of our One Clarke, One Community moving forward.

As we reached a point where it felt safe to come together, it seemed only fitting that the inauguration celebration

“There is a community built of spirit,

be about more than one person or one goal, that it instead

join it and feel the joy!

served as a celebration of our One Clarke, One Community.

Bring your passion, bring your diversity

This inspired a week of fun and engaging activities from

let your voice be heard!

April 21-30, including everything from employee recognition

Walk in the roar of the street, dance to your delight,

events, Sunday Mass, Senior Art + Design Exhibits, and more.

sing your song, and be the noise.

The celebration also reached beyond campus through student

Close both eyes, let your heart imagine,

and employee participation in Dubuque Days of Caring and Clarke Fest, the 2

nd

dream your dream, and let your voice be heard.”

annual Clarke Drive block party

featuring music, games, art, and food.

“There is a Community,” composed by Music Professor Amy Dunker, DMA

Ellen Chesney, Thom's daughter, addresses the crowd and is joined on stage

by Thom, Jane, and Eden Wales Freeman, Vice President of Academic Affairs.

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live Saturday, April 30 ALUMNI ASSOCIATION BOARD MEETING Members of the Alumni Board

Week of activities

held the annual elections, selected Sunday, April 24

the 2022 Distinguished Alumni Award

CAMPUS MASS

recipients, and discussed plans

Thursday, April 21

This Mass offered special blessings

for the year ahead.

FACULTY-STAFF

for the Clarke community and

ACHIEVEMENT CELEBRATION

President Thom D. Chesney, Ph.D..

Faculty and staff were acknowledged for their years of services, promotion

Tuesday, April 26

and tenure, and retirements.

DUBUQUE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB:

Special awards included:

COMPASS AVIE SPONSORED EVENT Activism and Values-Informed

The BVM Core Values Award was

Education Compass Scholars held

presented to Assistant Professor

an event with the Boys and Girls Club

of Education Cathy Stierman, Ed.D.

of Greater Dubuque to celebrate

for her dedication to the Core Values

our community connections.

of freedom, education, charity, and justice, as well as the quest for

Thursday, April 28 & Friday, April 29

self-knowledge and the application

BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

of knowledge for a greater good.

Members of the Board of Trustees held a two-day meeting to conduct institutional planning and reconnect on campus.

The Rose O’Toole Staff Recognition Award was given to Director of Engagement and Intercultural Programs Callie Clark to acknowledge

Saturday, April 30

her outstanding achievements

CLARKE FEST

for the benefits of students

Dubuque’s best block party returned

and employees alike.

to the Kehl Center, where participants Friday, April 29

enjoyed music, games, food and so

The Meneve Dunham Award for

DUBUQUE DAYS OF CARING

much more. There was even a special

Excellence in Teaching was awarded

Along with our friends and neighbors,

celebration for the class of 2022.

to Professor of Chemistry Sunil

Clarke students, faculty and staff

This event was co-sponsored by

Malapati, Ph.D. to recognize his

volunteered with area non-profits

Arts at Clarke, Clarke Activities Board,

creative and impactful teaching.

for an annual day of impact.

and Clarke Student Association.

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Gardening

for the Greater Good In a professional capacity, Shawn Friedrich ’21

done in an Iowa spring. He tried several times to start

spends his time in the operating room at MercyOne

his own seeds indoors but with only a kitchen window

in Dubuque, Iowa. But under those surgical gloves

and a small heating vent to work with, he struggled.

is a green thumb itching to get out.

On a whim, he reached out to Joe Tubbs ’16, Clarke’s Science Lab Manager and Joel Leach, Assistant Director of Facilities,

Growing up on a farm in Algona, Iowa, gardening was

who were happy to help.

a huge part of Shawn’s life. It provided food for his family, as well as any neighbors in need. After beginning his career

“The first year I used one of the raised beds in Clarke’s

in food service, that drive to help others pushed Shawn

Community Garden. The next year, being able to use

to change plans in 2018 and pursue nursing. During his time

the greenhouse was a huge help because I was able start

in Clarke’s nursing program, he found a way to bring his love

more plants from seed, which cuts down costs and helps me

of gardening and helping others together.

get stronger, healthier plants in the garden sooner,” Shawn said.

“In the Nursing program, you are required to do 10 hours of community service each semester. I volunteered to serve meals with First Congregational Church in Dubuque, and I saw they had a need for fresh greens, and tomatoes and peppers for salads,” Shawn said. “We learn in nursing that preventative care is such an important part of overall health, and that physical exercise and eating right are fundamental to that. This seemed like a natural way

“There’s something so cool about knowing that those tomatoes or peppers came from the time and care you put in. Being able to share them with others makes it more rewarding.”

to do both those things.”

After Shawn’s graduation in 2021, his partnership with Clarke Shawn began setting aside portions of his home garden to

continued. He’s even been able to share his increased harvest

donate to First Congregational – at times, easier said than

with new partners like Resources Unite, an organization

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in Dubuque that strives to connect citizens with volunteer opportunities and resources in the community.

Between Resources Unite and First Congregational, he donates hundreds

CL A R K E G I V E S BACK Shawn's story is just one example of how service is rooted into the Clarke experience. From academics to athletics and campus organizations, community service is a cornerstone of our campus culture.

of pounds of food each year.

Shawn is also in conversation with Clarke’s Food Science and Nutrition program and other academic areas to use his experience as a blueprint for future students interested in community gardening as a form of service learning.

“I think that growing this program would highlight Clarke’s mission statement,” Shawn said. “If we’re able to build a community garden staffed by students, and available to those

THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE WAYS

Clarkies

CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMMON GOOD:

94 10 students

THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS EACH CLARKE STUDENT VOLUNTEERS IN AN ACADEMIC YEAR

VOLUNTEERING WITH OUR INTO THE STREETS EVENTS EACH SEMESTER

that lack access to fresh, locally grown produce, it would highlight our lifelong dedication to service and learning.”

Meanwhile, there is another green

OF STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN STUDENT LEARNING & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PRIOR TO GRADUATION

space on campus that has caught Shawn’s attention – the soccer field.

“My son, Christian, is finishing his first year at Clarke on the soccer team,” Shawn said. “The garden is mine and his mother, Buffy’s, project.

He is finding his own path at Clarke.

I am confident he will find ways to get involved in the community here too.”

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ORGANIZATIONS FOR SERVICE HOURS THROUGHOUT DUBUQUE

THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS FACULTY & STAFF

communities

VOLUNTEER IN THEIR

There are dozens of other ways our Clarkies give back.

If you’d like to learn more about how to get involved in community projects, visit clarke.edu/alumni.

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By: Brett Tudela, Sports Information Director

A Season to Remember

Sometimes a list is just a list: Most wins in program history,

Returning from that trip, Clarke tore through the conference

regular season conference championship, back-to-back

on an 18-game winning streak, the longest in school history.

conference tournament championships, six All-Conference

Emma Kelchen ’22, Nicole McDermott ’24 and Taylor Haase ’24

players, Heart Coach of the Year, Heart Assistant Coach of

would each go on to earn Heart Player of the Week honors,

the Year, most wins by a head coach in program history,

shaking off any doubt about this team’s ability to match last

longest winning streak in program history.

year’s caliber. Yet a pair of losses leading up to tournament time may have provided the greatest learning experience.

But this list makes the 2021-22 Clarke University women's basketball team the most successful team that Clarke University has ever produced.

“If we had gone undefeated in the regular season, it would have been tough to not have any losses to learn from and have that reality check that we're not untouchable,”

Coming off their second straight NAIA Tournament

Emma said. “We still had to put the work in, we still had

appearance in 2021, the Pride faced an uncertain season ahead.

to shoot well, or we still had to defend to get stops.”

The program's all-time leading scorer Makenna Haase ’21 and the team's leader in minutes played, Morgan Pitz ’21

From that point, CU would go undefeated to finish the

had both graduated, and point guard Skylar Culbertson ’23

regular season and clinch the regular season championship

injured her wrist in an early season scrimmage.

in the Heart, all while breaking the previous school record

With Culbertson out for the first two months of the season,

for most wins in a season. The win also meant home court

the team had to find another way to rally.

advantage for Clarke in the Heart Tournament, giving the Pride the opportunity to play in front of their families, friends,

Coach Courtney Boyd found the perfect opportunity

and classmates.

to bring the team together when she secured an exhibition game against the defending NCAA Division I

“Having that many people at the games

National Champion Stanford University Cardinal in California.

still gives me butterflies, still gives me

Though the Pride fell short, the trip was a milestone that

chills. Just knowing that those people care

bonded the team and fueled them for the season ahead.

is the main thing for me,” Tina Ubl ’22 said.

“I can still vividly picture this right before tipoff, just looking around and seeing award winning players Cameron Brink

“Walking into the gym and having more fans in the stands

and Haley Jones, it was just surreal,” guard Giana Michels ’23

than players on the court with 25 minutes to go before game

said. “But looking over and seeing everyone's family who

time was the moment it hit me,” Coach Boyd said. “Seeing

came was for sure the coolest moment to me. Not only are

standing room only and the environment and what that can

we super close, but our parents are super close too so that

bring; then with the follow up with all of the people who

just creates a real family-like atmosphere.”

reached out to say they were rooting for us or congratulations.”

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More Than a Record After winning the Heart Tournament, the team rode their momentum to the NAIA Tournament, making it to the Round of 16 before falling to No. 2 ranked Marian University. Though it may not have ended how the team had hoped, memories and accolades from the season abound.

Six players received All-Conference honors including Nicole and Emma on the First Team, Tina and Giana on the Second Team, Skylar and Taylor on Honorable Mention. Nicole was named an All-American Honorable Mention and Tina reached the top-five in both scoring and rebounding, as well as breaking the program record for games played in a career with 127 games.

Coach Boyd and Coach Adam Hocking also brought home Heart Conference Coach and Assistant Coach of the Year honors. Additionally, Coach Boyd achieved 100 career wins and became the Clarke Women's Basketball all-time leader in head coaching wins in less than five seasons.

“Coach Boyd is one of a kind, I genuinely don't think I would have come to Clarke if she wasn't here and I think there are a lot of people on our team that wouldn't be here if she wasn't here,” Emma said. “She's such a good person, cares about you more than just a player, always checks in, eats, sleeps, and breathes basketball — when she's not thinking about her daughters Sophie and Zoey.

She's super awesome and definitely deserves all of the awards she's gotten.”

So let's hear it for the Pride in 2021-22 and remember that this team is the best team that Clarke University has ever seen – for now.

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A ROLLE R Unexpected Ending for

with an

Clarke Baseball By: Brett Tudela, Sports Information Director Following a season shortened in 2020 due to COVID-19 and their first season without a trip to the NAIA Opening Round in four seasons in 2021, Clarke Baseball looked to return to their prior form in 2022. To do so, the program would need to see major contributions from new faces.

It was an early season grind that would see the Pride start 2022 in Montgomery, Ala. to face a perennial NAIA World Series contender and preseason ranked No. 6 Faulkner University in the first week of February.

Following the opening weekend, the non-conference schedule took the Pride to Missourri, Tennessee, Nebraska, and Arizona. Even after a demanding travel schedule, Clarke was propelled into a stretch of strong pitching and play that would make the NAIA take notice.

RCOA STE R S E A SON Starting on February 26 with a doubleheader sweep over

Entering a monumental weekend in Heart play, the Pride

Mount Marty, the Pride would go on to win 10 consecutive

needed to take care of business against Peru State to be put

games, ultimately winning 17 of their next 18, including 10

in a solid situation to earn a Heart North crown. CU would

of their first 12 Heart of America Athletic Conference games.

take three of four, clinching the North and earning head coach Dan Spain ’10 his 300th career wins as the manager

During that stretch, they earned two Heart of America

of Pride baseball, the only head coach in program history

Pitcher of the Week honors for left-handed reliever

to reach that mark.

Isaac Rohde ’23 and right-handed starter Devan Quesada ’23, two new additions to the CU pitching roster in 2022.

Heading into the postseason, Isaac, Devan, Jake, and Tyson Tucker ’23 were all selected to All-Heart of America

As conference play continued, Jake Fiorito ’22 and

teams with Tyson receiving First Team honors. Victor Lara ’23

Johnny Blake ’24 would also receive Pitcher of the Week,

was also named to First Team, while Bryce Hinton ’22

showing that Clarke had one of the top pitching teams

and Taiga Sato ’22 received Honorable Mention recognition.

not only in the Heart but in the entire NAIA. The Pride would go on to make a strong run in the Heart tournament behind stellar pitching performances from Tyson, Isaac, and Johnny, coming up just one game short of an automatic bid to the NAIA Tournament.

Despite their solid record, the Pride was not called on selection day for the tournament, ending a promising season sooner than anticipated. Yet with many talented players returning, the Pride are already turning their Dan Spain ’10 celebrates his 300 career win with the team. th

attention to next year, and the next win.

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Gratitude IN

Under the guidance of our core values, Clarke

students, faculty, staff, and alumni are continually

working toward the advancement of the common good. Thankfully, there are many organizations

who support Clarke in this mission by sharing their time, talents, and treasures. Here, we recognize some of the grants that have made a positive impact for our community this year: The Clarke Physical Therapy department has long offered Geriatric and Neurological Wellness programs free of charge to community members, and this year Eagles Club Dubuque granted $1,500 to purchase new

As part of the Worldwide Teach-in on Climate and Justice,

equipment and supplies to support these efforts. In

Clarke received a $2,100 grant from Sustainable Dubuque

a typical year, Clarke’s Physical Therapy students and

to host a faculty panel and bring community leader

faculty will serve over 120 clients through these programs.

and co-founder of Convivium Urban Farmstead, Leslie Shalabi, to campus to increase awareness of climate change and solutions.

Following a $229,436.52 award from the Homeland Security Grant Program, Clarke University is undergoing significant updates to enhance the safety and security of its community members. The grant will enable the university to add security features such as chip readers, security cameras, and enhanced lighting to most of its buildings, including all student residence halls and apartments.

The SC Ministry Foundation, which promotes the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Charity of Cincinnati awarded two grants to Clarke this year. The first for $8,350 supported

Through the united efforts of the Social Work and

the development of a spirituality micro course through

Psychology departments, Clarke received a $20,000 grant

the CareerPLUS program, which builds upon Clarke’s Catholic

from the James B. and Melita A. McDonough Foundation

heritage and shares it with a wider audience. The second

and a $74,900 grant from the Dubuque County American

assisted in the expansion of the Peer Mentor Program

Rescue Plan Act to support the Dubuque Youth and Family

at Clarke, with $2,000 purchasing materials and supplies

Resilience Project. The year-long research project studied

to support students of color, first generation, and other

the impacts of COVID-19 on roughly 100 Dubuque area

students in need as they find academic success through

families’ brain health and physical wellbeing.

student mentorship.

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We extend our thanks to all the organizations who supported Clarke with a grant this year!

$2,000 in scholarships for student veterans AMERICAN LEGION OF IOWA

$10,000

Iowa Artist Fellowship to Louise Kames, MFA ’77

IOWA ARTS COUNCIL

$10,000 for equipment needed in Physical

Therapy research & pro bono PT patient treatment

DUBUQUE RACING ASSOCIATION

$10,000 to develop open educational resources for Art and Biology

IOWA PRIVATE ACADEMIC LIBRARIES

$10,000 for

Campus Ministry Mission Trips

KOCH FOUNDATION

$30,000 provides a “Train the Trainers”

session on mental health for professionals at Clarke A $1,500 award from the Walmart Local Community Grants Program helped launch CU Linked, an effort led

by Clarke’s Social Work Department to connect students with needed resources, goods, and support services on campus and throughout Dubuque, Iowa. “Our social work faculty is uniquely prepared to provide students with

MENTAL HEALTH/DISABILITY SERVICES OF THE EAST CENTRAL REGION

$4,000 to purchase new Chemistry equipment PITTSBURGH CONFERENCE MEMORIAL NATIONAL COLLEGE GRANTS PROGRAM

wraparound services that care for the whole person and can work to address these issues. CU Linked doesn’t just

$2,500 allowed

give students access to resources, it also gives them a person

Clarke’s Engagement & Inclusion

on campus they can count on,” said Social Work Instructor

office to host a “Stories to Tell

and Program Director, Tara Velez.

My Daughter” event

WALMART LOCAL COMMUNIT Y GRANTS PROGRAM

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Caring for our COMMUNITY To create an environment that fosters lifelong and life-changing learning, Clarke has committed

to growth in key areas such as sustainability; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and student well-being.

It is our firm belief that by caring for one another and our planet can we truly bring Clarke’s mission, vision, and values to life.

Investing in Sustainability Thanks to the diligent efforts of its Sustainability Committee, President’s Cabinet and Board of Trustees, and everyone on campus, Clarke is embracing the call of Pope Francis and Laudato Si’ to ‘care for our common home.’ This included several key events in the spring, such as Clarke’s Catholic Identity Retreat, participation in The Worldwide Teach-in on Climate and Justice, and a sustainability pledge drive led by the Clarke Student Association.

Sustainability is also part of life at Clarke year-round, as evident in our long history of Tree Campus USA status, the waste mitigation practices that guide our Facilities and Dining Services teams, and our socially responsible investment practices. Learn more about the role sustainability plays in fulfilling Clarke’s mission at clarke.edu/sustainability.

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Embracing Diversity in All its Forms

Expanded Student Services

This year, Clarke welcomed one of the most racially

Student well-being has always been a central concern

and socially diverse incoming classes in school history,

for Clarke, and thanks to gifts from our alumni, friends,

with students from 41 states and 16 countries entering

and community partners, we have been able to provide

as first-year students. From this broad array of perspectives,

several new services to Clarkies this year. One of the

we found new opportunities to live, learn, lead, and give,

most impactful was the Student Emergency Relief Fund,

such as the university’s participation in the United Way

which provides micro-grants to students in times of need.

of Iowa’s 21-Day Equity Challenge. Jenny Parker, Resource

This fund was not only a donor favorite throughout

and Metadata Librarian for Clarke, helped bring the 21-Day

the year but provided an opportunity for students

Equity Challenge to the Clarke campus.

to help one another. For example, a group of students in Business & Management Instructor B’Ann Dittmar’s

“The value of exercises like this is that it pushes you to think

leadership course raised $1,170 dollars for the fund.

outside your own experience. How have things like redlining impacted our students, schools, and communities?”

Additionally, Clarke’s Social Work department lent their skills

Parker said. “During our sessions, we also discussed

to CU Linked, a new service aimed at connecting struggling

how to turn some of these topics into action items

students with resources they need. This includes on-campus

that advance diversity, equity and inclusion practices

options like Student Health Services, University Counseling,

at Clarke and in our communities.”

and the Margaret Mann Academic Resource Center, as well as off campus organizations. Clarke also established

Students also got involved and used their experiences

a partnership with St. Stephen’s River Bend Food Bank

to connect with the community. Examples like the Black

to host mini food banks across campus to assist students

Student Union’s Living History Museum and the Activism

facing food insecurity.

and Values Informed Education Clarke Compass Scholars Earth Day event with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dubuque demonstrates how we all can make a positive impact by working together.

Do you have a cause you are passionate about that aligns with Clarke’s mission, vision, and values? Share your ideas with alumnirelations@clarke.edu.

Interested in culture & inclusion events at Clarke?

Scan the QR code for more information.

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Prior to this role, Kurtz Weber spent over 20 years as an advisor and manager with the International Finance Corporation. Their mission was twofold: to alleviate extreme poverty and broaden access to economic growth and prosperity. That mission still resonates with her work at Clarke University and throughout the tri-state region.

“It’s about recognizing what our community needs, understanding our role in that, and then tailoring our services to best suit them. Clarke is here to be your partner in professional development, not just a provider,”

Clarke Welcomes New Community & Business Liaison

Kurtz Weber said. “Maybe it starts with some CareerPLUS courses and getting some of your employees into our Bachelor of Applied Studies program, or maybe you are seeking interns that can grow into a dedicated

Clarke University is proud to announce Mariann Kurtz Weber

workforce. Clarke has many opportunities to offer,

as our new Business & Community Liaison. Kurtz Weber

and I’m striving to create those connections.”

has worked with the university previously as a leadership coach and strategic advising consultant and has helped develop and teach online micro courses for CareerPLUS.

Contact Mariann at mariann.kurtzweber@clarke.edu, by phone at 563.588.6416, or visit clarke.edu/careerplus for a list of current offerings.

Online CareerPLUS Micro Courses Professional development micro courses with 15 hours of content

clarke.edu/careerplus Pat Maddux '05M Clarke University

Online Bachelor of Applied Studies Degree

LEARNING THAT FITS YOUR LIFE

Designed for those with an AA/AS degree to finish a bachelor’s degree in 2-3 years

clarke.edu/BAS Caprice Jones Fountain of Youth Program

Online Master of Business Administration Degree Earn an MBA specializing in Leadership, Business Management, or Sport Management in less than 2 years

Dubuque, Iowa

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Britney (Hermsen) Ross '15MOL, '18M McGraw-Hill Education

Join us for Homecoming Weekend

to reconnect and build new memories!

View a full schedule of Homecoming events and register for the festivities at clarke.edu/alumni/homecoming Are you interested in planning a special reunion event for your class?

Contact us at alumnirelations@clarke.edu

ATTENTION GOLDEN REUNION CLASS OF 1972 Join us in celebrating your 50th Reunion by attending your

Golden Reunion Celebration Dinner Friday, September 30 • 4:30 p.m.

R.C. & Celeste Wahlert Atrium

Submit a personal update for your commemorative Golden Reunion Class Book at clarke.edu/goldenreunion/updates Email photos from your time at Clarke and prior Clarke celebrations to alumnirelations@clarke.edu.

Your photos will be included in a special tribute video to your class!

Golden Reunion update forms and photo submissions are due by August 31, 2022.

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Join the Clarke University Alumni Association Board

in the many benefits and services that are extended to you long after you have walked across the Commencement stage.

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Give to the Clarke Fund or area on campus that means the most to you

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