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What's in a Name? The Names and Places of Alverno College

 

Alumnae Hall

Alumnae Hall was part of the original campus construction and was located in what's now known as Founders Hall. Its entrance used to be across from the Commons. In this April 1954 photo taken during the dedication dinner, it was known as the North Dining Room.

1954 dedication dinner in the North Dining Room

 

in 1976 as a result of funds raised by the Alverno Alumnae Association during their annual fund drive, the room was refurbished. To honor their efforts, the dining room was renamed Alumnae Hall. Here is a 1980's photo of Alumnae Hall.

Guatamalan musicians in Alumnae Hall in 1988

 

In 1987,  Alumnae Hall was again redecorated through the assistance of Alverno Alumnae fundraising using centennial cloth designed by, Carol Gresko  ’64. This photo which shows the cloth used for window valances is from  2001.

Alumnae Hall in 2001

 

Alumnae Hall was completely renovated in 2015 as part of the Promise and Power campaign. Its doors now open within the Sister Joel Read Center as a part of the Bucyrus Conference Center (RC 102-E).

Alumnae Hall entrance in the Read Center