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Alverno Community Conference Will Explore the Power of Personal Stories

The college is partnering with Ex Fabula to host the event on April 22.

Alverno College is partnering with Ex Fabula, a non-profit that connects Milwaukee through real stories, to host its annual Community Conference. This year’s event will guide participants as they explore how stories build connection, deepen understanding and strengthen our shared future. The conference will take place on Wednesday, April 22, and will offer an in-person session from 1-4 p.m. and a virtual session from 6-9 p.m.

The event will kick off with an interactive keynote by Alexis Outlaw, Ex Fabula board president and an Alverno alum. This session will include examples of stories, strategies for creating brave spaces for storytelling, tips for leveraging stories in a variety of personal and professional contexts, and a chance for participants to practice sharing stories. The opening session will be followed by interactive workshops.

For more information about the 2026 Alverno Community Conference or to register, visit alverno.edu/community-conference. Additional questions can be directed to Julie Borgealt at 414-382-6435 or alverno.outreach@alverno.edu.

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The event is sponsored by the Dr. Mary Ann Schwartz & Dr. Richard Brewer Speaker Series.

About Alverno College

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Based in Milwaukee, Wis., Alverno College is a four-year independent, Catholic, liberal arts college for women. Founded in 1887 by the School Sisters of St. Francis, Alverno promotes the academic, personal and professional development of its students in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Certificate programs, digital badges, degree completion programs and graduate programs are open to all genders. A leader in higher education innovation, Alverno has earned international accolades for its highly effective ability-based, assessment-as-learning approach to education, which emphasizes hands-on experience and develops in-demand skills. The college, Wisconsin’s first Hispanic-Serving Institution, ranks among the top schools in the Midwest for its commitment to undergraduate teaching and innovation by U.S. News & World Report.

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