Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
The O'Pake Institute is proud to sponsor the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at 51³Ô¹Ï. 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.
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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
Study Abroad with Total Experience Learning Online Information Session
- Mar 16, 2026
- 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join TExpL as we travel to Oxford, England, for a week-long summer fellowship and 3-credit graduate level course from August 3-7, 2026. In this March 16 information session, students will gain an understanding of MED 690: Creativity and Innovation at Oxford from the TExpL instructors teaching the course this summer.
Total Experience Learning
Early Childhood Education Online Virtual Information Session
- Mar 18, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
51³Ô¹Ï's Early Childhood Education (ECE) B.A. with Grades PK-4 Certification program is designed for adults returning to college to pursue an early childhood educator career. The program provides flexibility for the working adult students by offering the program in an online format. Learn more about the program at this online virtual information session.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Packapalooza 2026
- Mar 21, 2026
- 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- 51³Ô¹Ï, The Plex
Packapalooza is an opportunity for Fall 2026 students to discover all the resources and support available at 51³Ô¹Ï! With over 20 sessions to choose from, you're sure to find the day both fun and informative. Student attendees will receive a free sweatshirt.
This event features interactive sessions, insightful presentations, and opportunities to meet with faculty and current students. If you have any questions, please contact our Undergraduate Admissions Team at admissions@alvernia.edu or 610-796-8269.
Admissions
Social Work Online Virtual Information Session
- Mar 26, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
51³Ô¹Ï offers a Bachelor of Social Work degree program tailored to adult learners. With a comprehensive curriculum, flexible scheduling options, and a robust support system, the program is designed to help you succeed in this rewarding and impactful profession. Learn more about the program at this online virtual information session.
Grad & Adult Admissions
