Imagining life after high school is overwhelming for any young student – especially for youth in London, Ont. with limited access to networks and resources. The Ivey Community Engagement Club, recognizing this challenge, works to bridge the gap by …
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Western connection sparks ‘Reaction’ in the GTA
Fueled by social media, a project entitled ‘Train Reaction,’ led by a Toronto band comprised of Western alumni, has generated a grooving following among commuters in Toronto.
Gao, Liao named among elite group of young entrepreneurs
Western students Cynthia Liao and Shenglong Gao hope to put into action their passions, as part of The Next 36, Canada’s most selective program for young entrepreneurs.
McKay, MBA’92, named RBC president, CEO
Western alumnus Dave McKay, MBA’92, will assume the role of president and chief executive officer of Royal Bank following the retirement of current president and CEO Gord Nixon on Aug. 1, 2014, the bank announced today. Nixon served in the position for 13 years.
UWOFA honours work of students
Each year, the University of Western Ontario Faculty Association (UWOFA) awards scholarships to outstanding students from across all 11 faculties at the university. These awards are funded by UWOFA members, reflecting their commitment to students and to the university community. Winners were honoured at an event Monday in the Dr. David S. Chu International Student Centre, Western Student Services Building.
Trio hope to parlay northern exposure into action
Jaxson Khan’s recent trip to Iqaluit was the start of a dialogue – one he hopes brings about positive change, not only in Canada’s Great North, but across the nation.
PM brings economic, job force messages to Ivey
Among the benefits of the new Canada-Europe Trade Agreement is an opportunity for Canadian universities to collaborate and compete with their European partners, said Amit Chakma, Western president, as he welcomed Prime Minister Stephen Harper to the Toronto campus the Ivey School of Business.
Campus Digest: Ivey-CUPL partnership opens new doors in China
The ties between Canada and China were strengthened last week in the field of education with the official launch of a new business-law program from Ivey Asia and China University of Political Science and Law (CUPL).
Student-athlete grows business on recovery
When it came to his post-workout nutrition, Tim Brady wanted things done right. So, he took matters into his own hands.
‘Vision becomes reality’ as Western opens the Richard Ivey Building
Ivey Business School Dean Carol Stephenson will be the first to admit the power of dreaming can indeed be powerful. And the new $110-million Richard Ivey Building, officially opened Monday afternoon, is proof of that.
Expect delays on Western Road this afternoon
Be advised Western Road will experience a brief delay in traffic flow between 3-3:30 p.m. today due to the opening of Western’s new Richard Ivey Building.
$1-million gift to support Lawrence Centre
A prominent London business leader known for his faith in the ‘virtuous cycle’ has put that belief into action by donating $1 million to the Ivey Business School which will support public policy and leadership education.
Tomorrow’s business leaders to experience Western
In August, 50 high school students will get a taste of the Ivey School of Business student experience as HBA Recruitment hosts two groups of high-achieving students through the Leadership Education And Development (LEAD) Global and ShadPlus programs.