Giustin MacLean, MBA ’23, initially came into Ivey’s MBA program having a good sense of what was in store for him. Challenging case discussions and an intense 12-month program format weren’t an issue – he had chosen Ivey’s program over others spe …
Convocation
Prichard: Choose thoughtfully, wisely and to make a difference
On the road to living a good life, there should be no delay, said J. Robert S. Prichard, non-executive chair of Torys LLP, an international business law firm.
Chancellor Jack Cowin, Convocation address text
Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, the founder and Executive Chairman of Competitive Foods Australia Ltd., was installed as the university’s 22nd Chancellor, at the Thursday, Oct. 22, morning session of Western’s 306th Convocation ceremonies. The text of his address follows:...
Krebs: Defend the Enlightenment values
Remember and adhere to the values of the Enlightenment while striving to better the world around you, said John Krebs, former Principal of Jesus College at the University of Oxford.
Cowin installed as university’s 22nd Chancellor
Nobody ever expected a former wrestler, defensive tackle and door-to-door tree and shrub salesman to be installed one day as a university chancellor. But Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, accomplished just that a half century after his own Convocation .
Big screen helps capture small moments
The sight of family and friends angling for a better view of their loved ones crossing the Alumni Hall stage has been as common as gowns and gonfalons at Western’s Convocation. Now, guests may have to strain their necks no more. A large-screen video display board made...
Sugiyama: Remember, it’s not always about you
“Hubris and dogma are the enemies of professionalism. Avoid both, if possible,” Constance Sugiyama, president of ConMark Strategy Inc., told graduates at the Wednesday, June 17, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Erola: Technology is no substitute for policy
Canadian women have proven throughout this country’s history that real change, even revolutionary change, isn’t as simple as clicking a button, said Judy Erola, former politician and broadcaster.
Jackson: Canada needs you to be your best
“With your degrees now finished, and you mostly unencumbered by life’s responsibilities, this is a rare opportunity for you to stretch yourself,” Roger Jackson, Olympic gold medalist and Canadian sport advocate, told graduates at the Tuesday, June 16, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Cornhill: Have the courage to act on conviction
“Your generation has a responsibility to respect the land; my generation has a responsibility to help you,” David Cornhill, founding member of AltaGas, who has served as its chairman and CEO since its inception in 1994, told graduates at the Tuesday, June 16, morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Sen: Education can change the world
“What distinguishes us from animals is our ability to reason – about our own lives and the lives of others,” Amartya Sen, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economics, told graduates at the Monday, June 15, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Scenes from Western’s 305th Convocation
Enjoy these scenes from Western’s 305th Convocation, June 2015, through the cameras of Western News photographers Paul Mayne, Adela Talbot and Jason Winders. [gallery type="slideshow" size="full"...
Lassonde: Give of your time, talent and treasure
“We all want to be different, but we crave the same things – a roof, food, safety and freedom of expression,” Pierre Lassonde, esteemed engineer, financier and entrepreneur, told graduates at the Friday, June 12, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Prichard: Choose thoughtfully, wisely and to make a difference
On the road to living a good life, there should be no delay, said J. Robert S. Prichard, non-executive chair of Torys LLP, an international business law firm.
Chancellor Jack Cowin, Convocation address text
Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, the founder and Executive Chairman of Competitive Foods Australia Ltd., was installed as the university’s 22nd Chancellor, at the Thursday, Oct. 22, morning session of Western’s 306th Convocation ceremonies. The text of his address follows:...
Krebs: Defend the Enlightenment values
Remember and adhere to the values of the Enlightenment while striving to better the world around you, said John Krebs, former Principal of Jesus College at the University of Oxford.
Cowin installed as university’s 22nd Chancellor
Nobody ever expected a former wrestler, defensive tackle and door-to-door tree and shrub salesman to be installed one day as a university chancellor. But Jack Cowin, BA’64, LLD’00, accomplished just that a half century after his own Convocation .
Big screen helps capture small moments
The sight of family and friends angling for a better view of their loved ones crossing the Alumni Hall stage has been as common as gowns and gonfalons at Western’s Convocation. Now, guests may have to strain their necks no more. A large-screen video display board made...
Sugiyama: Remember, it’s not always about you
“Hubris and dogma are the enemies of professionalism. Avoid both, if possible,” Constance Sugiyama, president of ConMark Strategy Inc., told graduates at the Wednesday, June 17, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Erola: Technology is no substitute for policy
Canadian women have proven throughout this country’s history that real change, even revolutionary change, isn’t as simple as clicking a button, said Judy Erola, former politician and broadcaster.
Jackson: Canada needs you to be your best
“With your degrees now finished, and you mostly unencumbered by life’s responsibilities, this is a rare opportunity for you to stretch yourself,” Roger Jackson, Olympic gold medalist and Canadian sport advocate, told graduates at the Tuesday, June 16, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Cornhill: Have the courage to act on conviction
“Your generation has a responsibility to respect the land; my generation has a responsibility to help you,” David Cornhill, founding member of AltaGas, who has served as its chairman and CEO since its inception in 1994, told graduates at the Tuesday, June 16, morning session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Sen: Education can change the world
“What distinguishes us from animals is our ability to reason – about our own lives and the lives of others,” Amartya Sen, winner of the 1998 Nobel Prize in Economics, told graduates at the Monday, June 15, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.
Scenes from Western’s 305th Convocation
Enjoy these scenes from Western’s 305th Convocation, June 2015, through the cameras of Western News photographers Paul Mayne, Adela Talbot and Jason Winders. [gallery type="slideshow" size="full"...
Lassonde: Give of your time, talent and treasure
“We all want to be different, but we crave the same things – a roof, food, safety and freedom of expression,” Pierre Lassonde, esteemed engineer, financier and entrepreneur, told graduates at the Friday, June 12, afternoon session of Western’s 305th Convocation.