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Ukrainian war survivor finds new life and purpose at Western

Ukrainian war survivor finds new life and purpose at Western

Many people do an MBA in pursuit of career opportunities, a stronger professional network, or personal development. For Mariya Tsybulnyk, it’s a gateway to a new life. Tsybulnyk has found a home in Ivey’s MBA program after an unsettling year of tempora …

Alumni don’t snooze on coffee idea

Credit Deland Jessop’s wife for helping brew up an idea that, by the year’s end, could rake in $1 million. The idea? Coffee that puts you to sleep.

Study: Food industry in flux, but still ‘powerful’

One Western professor contends Canada’s food manufacturing industry remains a “viable and a powerful economic force,” despite a string of recent high-profile closures, including the Kellogg’s plant in London and Heinz plant in Leamington.

Burke barks on about the business of hockey

Known for his gruffness, Brian Burke didn’t disappoint the audience last week at the BMO Financial Group Auditorium at Ivey Business School. After a thorough introduction, that included his achievements in hockey and his law degree from Harvard, his first words were:

Ivey forum to explore play-success link

Ivey forum to explore play-success link

On March 5, these leaders will share how they brought play back to their organization at the 5th annual Social Innovation @ Ivey Forum, in the BMO Financial Group Auditorium, Richard Ivey Building. They will explain how play stimulates independent thinking, creativity and confidence, and take us backstage to show us how they use play at work to transform everyday tasks into extraordinary impact.

Bringing learning to the community

The American presidential elections. Music. Wind engineering. Black holes. These are only a few of the subjects covered since Ivey Business School professor Darren Meister delivered the first session of Classes Without Quizzes in October 2007.

Bringing a helping hand to the community

Swinging a hammer, cutting lumber and giving out gifts are probably not the typical business school activities. But for Ivey Business School students volunteering in the Ivey Connects program, those activities – and more – are an important part of their university experience.

Bringing advice to the community

If Alex Apanovitch and his team couldn’t solve the company’s problem, people – a lot of people – might have lost their jobs.

Brooks named Ivey Business Leader of the Year

Brooks named Ivey Business Leader of the Year

Bonnie Brooks, MBA’08, vice-chair Hudson’s Bay Company, has been named the winner of the Ivey Business Leader Award. Brooks, the first woman to receive award, will address Canada’s most prominent business leaders on Oct. 30 at a gala dinner in Toronto.

Understanding the ‘social’ dangers of social media

Social media provides an outlet for any and every thought, on any given day – your daily itinerary update, a menu item appraisal, even a groan over heavy traffic. But not all thoughts need to be expressed to the world.

Alumni don’t snooze on coffee idea

Credit Deland Jessop’s wife for helping brew up an idea that, by the year’s end, could rake in $1 million. The idea? Coffee that puts you to sleep.

Study: Food industry in flux, but still ‘powerful’

One Western professor contends Canada’s food manufacturing industry remains a “viable and a powerful economic force,” despite a string of recent high-profile closures, including the Kellogg’s plant in London and Heinz plant in Leamington.

Burke barks on about the business of hockey

Known for his gruffness, Brian Burke didn’t disappoint the audience last week at the BMO Financial Group Auditorium at Ivey Business School. After a thorough introduction, that included his achievements in hockey and his law degree from Harvard, his first words were:

Ivey forum to explore play-success link

Ivey forum to explore play-success link

On March 5, these leaders will share how they brought play back to their organization at the 5th annual Social Innovation @ Ivey Forum, in the BMO Financial Group Auditorium, Richard Ivey Building. They will explain how play stimulates independent thinking, creativity and confidence, and take us backstage to show us how they use play at work to transform everyday tasks into extraordinary impact.

Bringing learning to the community

The American presidential elections. Music. Wind engineering. Black holes. These are only a few of the subjects covered since Ivey Business School professor Darren Meister delivered the first session of Classes Without Quizzes in October 2007.

Bringing a helping hand to the community

Swinging a hammer, cutting lumber and giving out gifts are probably not the typical business school activities. But for Ivey Business School students volunteering in the Ivey Connects program, those activities – and more – are an important part of their university experience.

Bringing advice to the community

If Alex Apanovitch and his team couldn’t solve the company’s problem, people – a lot of people – might have lost their jobs.

Brooks named Ivey Business Leader of the Year

Brooks named Ivey Business Leader of the Year

Bonnie Brooks, MBA’08, vice-chair Hudson’s Bay Company, has been named the winner of the Ivey Business Leader Award. Brooks, the first woman to receive award, will address Canada’s most prominent business leaders on Oct. 30 at a gala dinner in Toronto.

Understanding the ‘social’ dangers of social media

Social media provides an outlet for any and every thought, on any given day – your daily itinerary update, a menu item appraisal, even a groan over heavy traffic. But not all thoughts need to be expressed to the world.