Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership

The O'Pake Institute is proud to sponsor the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at Alvernia University. This collaboration is designed to strengthen closely held businesses and provide support at every step of the business life cycle. The goal of the Center is to provide business owners and key personnel with timely and valuable information through a series of educational programs on relevant business topics.


While there is a fee for premier events, most topics are free as is Center membership.  Membership is available to entrepreneurs, families in business, and strategic level executives with closely held firms, and offers opportunities for professional, personal, and business growth.

Interested in signing up for our email updates? Register here.

Member Benefits

Lifelong Learning
Thought-provoking programs that have immediate impact on your business through the Member Education Program Series

Affordability
Cost effective professional development conducted by national and regional experts

Networking
In addition to learning from the experts, members have the opportunity to learn from each other through shared experiences


Contact:

Don Schalk
Director of MBA Program
(610)-685-3254
donald.schalk@alvernia.edu

Upcoming Events

Spring Cabaret

  • Apr 24, 2026
  • 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  • Alvernia University, Francis Hall Theatre

Alvernia's Fine & Performing Arts Department presents Spring Cabaret, part of the university's annual Spring Fling. The free event features about 20 student performances of music, theatre and dance, followed by a dessert reception.

Arts & Culture

Glynis Inauguration

Junior Preview Day 2026

  • May 02, 2026
  • 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Junior Preview Day at Alvernia University is designed for rising high school seniors who are just beginning their college search journey. The admissions staff will walk you through the college admissions process, a guided tour from one of our student ambassadors, and free lunch!

Admissions

High School Students

'Together'

  • May 02, 2026
  • 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
  • Alvernia University, Francis Hall Theatre

"Together," the university's spring choral and dance performance, features:

• The Alvernia Choir - student and community choir
• The Golden Notes - student choral group
• The Alvernia University Dance Company
• The Ballet for Athletes Class
• Several solo dancers

Arts & Culture

Golden Notes student choral ensemble

The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D.

  • Jun 23, 2026
  • 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
  • Zoom Virtual Event

Join us for The Leadership Pathway: From Master’s to Ph.D. at Alvernia University on June 23, where you’ll learn more about our Ph.D. options.

Grad & Adult Admissions

Ph.D. or Ed.D. All But Dissertation (ABD) Completion Program Online