Built as Alverno's first residence hall, Corona Hall was part of the original construction and opened its doors in fall 1953. The photo above was taken shortly after it opened.
Mother M. Corona Wirfs
Mother Corona Wirfs became the fourth Superior General of the School Sisters of Saint Francis in 1942. She also served as Alverno’s fourth president from 1942-1948. It was during her administration that plans were formulated to merge the three separate schools: Alverno Teachers College, Alverno College of Music, and Sacred Heart School of Nursing into a four year, liberal arts college, Alverno College.
Her vision for the future of the college also included a plan to purchase land that would serve as a new campus location based on her projections for the growth of the college and its enrollment.
The first lay student resident hall on the Alverno campus was dedicated Corona Hall to honor Mother M. Corona Wirfs’ vision and exemplary leadership in education.
Learn more about the accomplishments of Mother Corona by visiting the exhibit, 130 Years and Counting! Highlights from Alverno's History.
