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Celebrate@Alverno

 

April 22–28, 2026

 

Alverno College

 

Alums, students & community welcome

 

A week-long celebration of community, history and impact

Celebrate@Alverno is a week-long celebration that brings together alums, students, faculty, staff and friends of Alverno.

Throughout the week, we will gather for special events honoring Alverno’s legacy, recognizing the extraordinary achievements of our alums, celebrating the strength of our community and uplifting the inspiring stories of our students.

Join us April 22–28, 2026 as we reflect on where we’ve been, celebrate who we are and look ahead to what’s possible.

Featured Events

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April 25

25 Years of Alverno Athletics Celebration

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April 25

Witnesses to Transformation: Alverno’s Modern History

Golden Guild Mass participants

April 26

Golden Guild Mass Celebration

Event Schedule

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The Power of Personal Stories: An Interactive Community Conference

Wednesday, April 22

1–4 p.m. (In-Person Program) with optional 4 p.m. Social Hour
OR
6–9 p.m. (Virtual Program)

Discover how your story can spark connection and change at this interactive conference with Alverno College and Ex Fabula, offered in person and virtually.

Celebrate@Alverno Weekend

April 25–26

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25 Years of Alverno Athletics Celebration

Sat, April 25  |  10 a.m.  |  La Verna Commons

Celebrate 25 years of Alverno Athletics as we honor Hall of Fame inductees and the passion and perseverance of the student-athletes and trailblazers behind the program’s legacy.

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Food Truck Tailgate

Sat, April 25  |  11:30 a.m.  |  Parking Lot C, Athletic Fields

Grab a bite from a lineup of local food trucks offering a variety of options

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Alverno Softball vs Concordia Wisconsin (Doubleheader)

Sat, April 25  |  Noon & 2 p.m.  |  Alverno Softball Field

Cheer on the Inferno as they take on Concordia Wisconsin in a doubleheader.

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Witnesses to Transformation: Alverno's Modern History

Sat, April 25  |  1 p.m.  |  Alum Hall

Explore Alverno’s modern history from the 1960s to today and its lasting impact presented by Sisters Mary Diez and Kathleen O’Brien.

 
Golden Guild Mass participants

Golden Guild Mass

Sun, April 26  |  10:30 a.m.  |  Chapel of Mary Immaculate

Join us for a special Mass honoring Golden Guild members and celebrating faith, tradition, and lifelong connection to Alverno, presided by Fr. Charlie Conley.

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Alum Reunion & Awards Brunch

Sun, April 26  |  Noon |  Bucyrus Conference Center

Reconnect with classmates, celebrate our Golden Guild, Silver Guild and 2026 Alverno Alum Awardees, and enjoy brunch as we recognize excellence and leadership across generations.

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Alverno Giving Days

April 27–28

Celebrate Founders’ Day and the transformative power of an Alverno education by joining us for Alverno Giving Days.  This 48-hour celebration is Alverno’s largest annual fundraising event and a powerful opportunity to come together in support of our students and our mission.

And this year, your impact goes even further: When 400 donors participate, a $50,000 gift from an anonymous donor will be unlocked, amplifying the collective power of our community.

#AlvernoGivingDays

Press

Alverno College to Honor Three Outstanding Alumnae

Alverno College to Honor Three Outstanding Alumnae

Alverno College will honor three alumnae during the college’s Alum Reunion and Awards Brunch on April 26. The event begins at noon and will include the presentation of the Alum Awards an…