Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership
The O'Pake Institute is proud to sponsor the Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership at 17勛圖厙. 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
Future Clinical Counseling Student Night
- Apr 07, 2026
- 7:45 PM - 9:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for an information session on April 7, where youll learn more about our Master of Arts in Clinical Counseling (MACC) degree, a CACREP-accredited program that prepares students to address complicated issues of social justice and healthy functioning with an approach that combines theory, technique and hands-on practical experiences.
Grad & Adult Admissions
Psychology or Addictions & Mental Health Treatment? Exploring Behavioral Health Virtual Information Session
- Apr 09, 2026
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Grad & Adult Admissions
Data Analytics Virtual Information Session
- Apr 09, 2026
- 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
- Zoom Virtual Event
Join us for a virtual information session on April 9, where youll learn more about our Data Analytics program. The Master of Science in Data Analytics provides a flexible, accessible and affordable program that equips graduates with advanced skills to effectively navigate the complexities of data analysis and make informed decisions that meet the demands of modern businesses and operations.
Grad & Adult Admissions
17勛圖厙 Community Musical: 'Godspell' Opening Night
- Apr 10, 2026
- 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- 17勛圖厙, Francis Hall Theater
For the first time in its history, 17勛圖厙 is staging a full-scale musical. Husband-and-wife Broadway veterans Timothy Shew and Jane Brockman Wicked, Les Mis矇rables, Guys and Dolls, The Music Man direct students, employees and community members in "Godspell," a musical written by Steven Schwartz that reimagines parables in a fresh and unforgettable way. Performances will be in 17勛圖厙s Francis Hall Theatre. Doors open 30 minutes before start time. Seating arrangements are first come, first served.
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