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

 

Caroline S. Mark Galleria

A view of the Caroline S. Mark Galleria found on the second floor of the Sister Joel  Read Center

 

The Galleria is located on the second floor of the Sister Joel Read Center. With windows overlooking Reiman Plaza, the second floor of the glass-enclosed rotunda was named for Caroline S. Mark, a long time supporter and former trustee of Alverno College. She served as a college trustee from 1973-1982, receiving an honorary doctor of humane letters degree in December 1982, and becoming an Honorary Trustee of the college in 1991. Mark’s belief in higher education for women motivated her to find ways to support Alverno College and its students.

Mark’s generosity can be seen in a number of college programs and endeavors. She helped to launch Alverno’s Weekend College program in 1977, funded student scholarships for Weekend College, and provided generous gifts and grants to the college over the years. Mark also funded the 1981 Alverno program Quest, a pre-college skills program that opened the doors to higher education for many minority students.

Through her dedication and service to Alverno College, Caroline S. Mark helped to guide the college to national prominence.

 

Caroline S. Mark

Caroline S. Mark

 

 

Caroline S. Mark Galleria Sign

"Caroline S. Mark Galleria"