Commuter Life Life at Clarke is enhanced by the many students who commute from their Dubuque area homes to class. They contribute significantly to every aspect of student life and are encouraged to be as involved as their schedule and family responsibilities will allow. Student Activities Clarke students are encouraged to be involved in co-curricular activities, organizations and events that are educational, social, cultural, intellectual and spiritual. There are a variety of student groups, organizations and leadership opportunities. There are student organized annual traditions including Family Weekend, Peace and Justice Week, Homecoming, Christmas Dinner, Candlelighting Liturgy, Winter Weekend, Honors Banquet, the Quito auction and bazaar, Senior Week and tree planting ceremony.
Convocation is an assembly which introduces the new school year for all students.
A formal academic event with full academic procession of administration and faculty. This inspirational event sets the tone for the coming academic year. The Cultural Events Series brings to the college and surrounding community outstanding programs of music, drama, and dance. Performers from across the country and around the world are guests of the college. An annual endowed lecture series brings distinguished speakers to campus for presentations on current issues.