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Alumni and Friends Newsletter
Winter 2018
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Homecoming 2018
Did you know this year is Clarke’s 175
th
anniversary? Mark your calendar and get ready to celebrate with us at Clarke’s Homecoming on October 12-14, 2018.
Become a Reunion Class Representative
Reunion class representatives are volunteers from each reunion class who help spread the word about homecoming activities to their classmates and motivate them to attend. If you are interested in learning more about becoming a reunion class representative, please contact Jodi Hooks in the alumni relations office at [email protected] or find additional information
here.
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Distinguished Alumni Nominations
Every day, Clarke alumni around the world are making outstanding contributions to their work and communities.
Now is your chance to nominate them for a Distinguished Alumni Award. Winners will be recognized during the Alumni Recognition Brunch on Saturday, Oct. 13. Awards include: Outstanding Achievement, Humanitarian Service, and the Rising Star.
All nominations must be submitted by Friday, March 9, 2018.
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Share your love this Valentine’s Day
Did you meet your sweetheart at Clarke? Share your love story on
Facebook
on Feb. 14
and don't forget to use the hashtag
#clarkecouples
! All alumni who submit a story will be entered into a drawing for a special Clarke prize.
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ALUMNI EVENTS
Thursday, February 8
Tucson, AZ
Saturday, February 10
Hockey Night with the Saints
Mystique Community Ice Center
Dubuque, IA
Sunday, February 11
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa
Scottsdale, AZ
Thursday, February 15
Sarasota, FL
Thursday, February 15
Fabiano Conference Room
Dubuque, IA
Friday, February 16
Sanibel Harbour Princess Yacht
Ft. Myers, FL
Sunday, February 18
Grey Oaks Country Club
Naples, FL
Tuesday, February 20
Orlando, FL
Friday, March 17 and Saturday, March 18
Sloan Park
Mesa, AZ
Saturday, March 26, 2018
Dubuque, IA
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Faculty Spotlight
Dr. Amy Dunker, Professor of Music
Number of years at Clarke: 17 years
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What is your fondest memory since coming to Clarke?
My fondest memories are the professional conferences I’ve attended with my students and getting to hear their pieces and performances.
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Clarke Updates
Clarke Students Destress with Puppy Love
Finals week is stressful for students. This year, Clarke University decided to gather some stressed-out students to ask questions about their anxiety level and how they manage the pressure during final exam week. And there was an added surprise!
Watch the video now!
Clarke-Loras Musical Production
The Clarke University and Loras College Opera Workshops are joining forces! The evening will showcase students performing in multiple genres, with selections ranging from operatic favorites (Mozart, Strauss) to today’s contemporary musical theatre composers. Join us on campus in Jansen Music Hall on Friday, April 27 and Saturday, April 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Musical Menus
This Clarke University tradition features performances by students and faculty throughout a gourmet five-course meal. Reservations are required and performances will take place on Friday, March 2, and Saturday, March 3. Seating begins at 6 p.m. in the R.C. & Celeste Wahlert Atrium, followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets available by calling (563)588-6575.
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Des Moines Area Event
Mary Kay (Jacobson) Brown ’56, Bill Hotovec, Joann (Jolin) Hotovec ’60, Connie (Clemen) Muetzel ’89, Allison Smith ’16, Brendan Walters ’15, Kerry (Rogan) Kuhlow ’71, Mary Jo (McClue) Bartels ’71, Maggie Maloney ’64, and Mary (Hayes) Tomlinson ’64
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Your Best U! Holiday Appetizers
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Minneapolis Area Event
Clockwise from bottom left: Carrie (Lakeman) Northrop ’84, Ellie Northrop ’17, Robert Graham ’88, Almira Downs ’82, Tom Lynch, Barbara Lynch, Lee Erhard, Virginia (Weldon) Erhard ’60, Joyce (Halstead) Meyer ’94, Morgan (Ehlers) Dillon ’06, and Ryan Dillon ’06
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Rockford Area Event
Nancy (Clark) Kunnert '61, Charlie Sturm '86, Jane O’Boyle '85, Anna Stefaniak '82, Denise Butera
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Lost Alumni
The following individuals who are listed as "Lost Alumni" either graduated from or attended Clarke University and have moved or lost touch with us. If you have an address or contact information for any of the alumni listed below, please contact the alumni relations office at
[email protected]
or call (563)588-6553.
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1993
Angel (Doolittle) Dee
Josh Frost
Masami Inoue
Ebony McLaurin
Teresa (Murphy) Mullen
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1994
Don Andresen
Julia Clarke-Davis
Kelly (Berning) Clemens
Ann (McGovern) Dietrich
Chris Dwane
Sachiko Furuya
Mary Kass
Julie Kerkenbush-Stumpf
Tina Kuhle
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Patricia (Roth) Noble
Debbie Smith
Cristina (Wagner) Southwood
Patrick Sweeney
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Debra Madison
Jennifer Mulert
Nicole Muzzupappa
James Nurss
Pat Schissel
Anne Marie Smith
Timothy Stumpf
Yoko (Yamaguchi) Tezuka
Nicholas Vannelli
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Clarke University | Alumni Relations Office | (563)588-6553
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