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THE
TRANSFORMATION
OF EDUCATION
Ivey alumni like Naheed Bardai, HBA ’02, explore how COVID-19 changed education delivery
SPRING 2021
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Ivey Business School logotype
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just
getting
started
Four Ivey alumni took the plunge and launched their own businesses, turning a passion or problem-solving idea into a successful startup. They share what drove their entrepreneurial spirit and what they love most about being their own boss. READ MORE
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The Transformation
Of Education
Educators across the continent have grappled with the challenges of teaching during a pandemic, whether in person, virtually, or a hybrid of the two. Ivey graduates explore the issues they faced, how their schools adapted, and what the future might hold. READ MORE
DEAN’S
MESSAGE
Dean Sharon Hodgson shares Ivey’s accomplishments over the past year, including deepening our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; launching a new Masters program; and maintaining a solid financial position. READ MORE
Passions
Bill Boswell, MBA ’84, started taking pictures at a young age, inspired by his father. Self-described as “a very enthusiastic amateur photographer,” he has won numerous awards over the years for his beautiful photographs. READ MORE TELL US ABOUT YOUR PASSION!
EMAIL INTOUCH@IVEY.CA
YOUR IVEY NETWORK
Making
Strides
Scott Vanderwel, HBA ’98, Chair of the Ivey Alumni Network Board, discusses prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Network, and a new alumni program and partnership in the venture capital space. READ MORE
IVEY LIVES REMEMBERED
Bob Brouillard
MBA ’66, 1944-2020
A natural mentor, Bob Brouillard was committed to helping young people get established in life, learn professional skills, and ultimately have successful careers. Two alumni reflect on the life of their colleague and cherished friend, and the impact he had on those around him. READ MORE
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On The
Bright Side
The past year has been tough. It’s been scary, stressful, and heartbreaking at times. To get through the hardship, many alumni are focusing on the positives in an otherwise negative situation — the silver linings. Intouch asked Ivey grads to share their personal stories. READ MORE
Editor’s
Note
Jenni Denniston, HBA ’04, is a proud alumna, a former Ivey Alumni Network Board volunteer, and for 10 years she was an invaluable member of Ivey’s Recruiting and Admissions team. READ MORE
Left turn
After working on her business idea at night for months, Erin Craven, HBA ’98, leapt from Fortune 500 executive to femtech entrepreneur. Through her private urology clinics, she’s helping women gain back confidence, freedom, and control over their lives. READ MORE MADE AN INTERESTING CAREER “LEFT TURN“?
EMAIL INTOUCH@IVEY.CA
YOUR IVEY NETWORK
Class Notes
Not to be missed, the latest updates from your Ivey classmates in Class Notes. Your friends share where they are, what they’re doing, and how they’re staying in touch with their Ivey Network. Celebrate your class achievements, activities, and interests. READ MORE HAVE AN UPDATE TO SHARE?
SUBMIT YOUR NOTES: IVEY.CA/ALUMNI/CLASSNOTES
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Editor-in-Chief: Jenni Denniston, HBA ’04
Editorial Board: Stephanie Brooks, HBA ’93; Jenni Denniston, HBA ’04; Peter Furnish, HBA ’92; Terri Garton; Jay Hamilton, HBA ’08; Catalina Lopez, HBA ’09; Vaishnavi Ravi, MBA ’14; Jeff Weiss, HBA ’86, MBA ’91
Managing Editor: Jessica Uniac (General Inquiries: (519) 661-4101 or intouch@ivey.ca)
Editorial & Production Assistant: Jessica Starowicz
Contributing Writers: Suzanne Boles, Brenda Bouw, Declan Kelly, Nicole Laidler, Laurie Lashbrook, Shelley White, Mark Witten
Researcher: Emily Joldersma
Cover photo: Nation Wong.
Intouch is published by the Department of Advancement at the Ivey Business School,
Western University, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 0N1
Intouch welcomes input from all alumni — from letters to the editor to ideas on themes. Please email intouch@ivey.ca
Please send all mailing and email address changes to alumni@ivey.ca
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THE
TRANSFORMATION
OF EDUCATION
Ivey alumni like Naheed Bardai, HBA ’02, explore how COVID-19 changed education delivery
SPRING 2021
table of contents
Ivey Business School logotype
feature
just
getting
started
Four Ivey alumni took the plunge and launched their own businesses, turning a passion or problem-solving idea into a successful startup. They share what drove their entrepreneurial spirit and what they love most about being their own boss. READ MORE
feature
The Transformation
Of Education
Educators across the continent have grappled with the challenges of teaching during a pandemic, whether in person, virtually, or a hybrid of the two. Ivey graduates explore the issues they faced, how their schools adapted, and what the future might hold. READ MORE
DEAN’S
MESSAGE
Dean Sharon Hodgson shares Ivey’s accomplishments over the past year, including deepening our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; launching a new Masters program; and maintaining a solid financial position. READ MORE
Passions
Bill Boswell, MBA ’84, started taking pictures at a young age, inspired by his father. Self-described as “a very enthusiastic amateur photographer,” he has won numerous awards over the years for his beautiful photographs. READ MORE TELL US ABOUT YOUR PASSION!
EMAIL INTOUCH@IVEY.CA
YOUR IVEY NETWORK
Making
Strides
Scott Vanderwel, HBA ’98, Chair of the Ivey Alumni Network Board, discusses prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Network, and a new alumni program and partnership in the venture capital space. READ MORE
IVEY LIVES REMEMBERED
Bob Brouillard
MBA ’66, 1944-2020
A natural mentor, Bob Brouillard was committed to helping young people get established in life, learn professional skills, and ultimately have successful careers. Two alumni reflect on the life of their colleague and cherished friend, and the impact he had on those around him. READ MORE
feature
On The
Bright Side
The past year has been tough. It’s been scary, stressful, and heartbreaking at times. To get through the hardship, many alumni are focusing on the positives in an otherwise negative situation — the silver linings. Intouch asked Ivey grads to share their personal stories. READ MORE
Editor’s
Note
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way people around the world live and work. Those changes have touched everyone, including the team behind Intouch magazine. For the first time ever, we are bringing you a special edition, digital-only issue. READ MORE
Left turn
After working on her business idea at night for months, Erin Craven, HBA ’98, leapt from Fortune 500 executive to femtech entrepreneur. Through her private urology clinics, she’s helping women gain back confidence, freedom, and control over their lives. READ MORE MADE AN INTERESTING CAREER “LEFT TURN“?
EMAIL INTOUCH@IVEY.CA
YOUR IVEY NETWORK
Class Notes
Not to be missed, the latest updates from your Ivey classmates in Class Notes. Your friends share where they are, what they’re doing, and how they’re staying in touch with their Ivey Network. Celebrate your class achievements, activities, and interests. READ MORE HAVE AN UPDATE TO SHARE?
SUBMIT YOUR NOTES: IVEY.CA/ALUMNI/CLASSNOTES
feature
Just Getting Started illustration
just getting
started
Four Ivey alumni took the plunge and launched their own businesses, turning a passion or problem-solving idea into a successful startup. They share what drove their entrepreneurial spirit and what they love most about being their own boss. READ MORE
feature
The Transformation
Of Education
Educators across the continent have grappled with the challenges of teaching during a pandemic, whether in person, virtually, or a hybrid of the two. Ivey graduates explore the issues they faced, how their schools adapted, and what the future might hold. READ MORE
feature
On The
Bright Side
The past year has been tough. It’s been scary, stressful, and heartbreaking at times. To get through the hardship, many alumni are focusing on the positives in an otherwise negative situation — the silver linings. Intouch asked Ivey grads to share their personal stories. READ MORE
DEAN’S
MESSAGE
Dean Sharon Hodgson shares Ivey’s accomplishments over the past year, including deepening our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion; launching a new Masters program; and maintaining a solid financial position. READ MORE
Editor’s
Note
Jenni Denniston, HBA ’04, is a proud alumna, a former Ivey Alumni Network Board volunteer, and for 10 years she was an invaluable member of Ivey’s Recruiting and Admissions team. READ MORE
Passions
Bill Boswell, MBA ’84, started taking pictures at a young age, inspired by his father. Self-described as “a very enthusiastic amateur photographer,” he has won numerous awards over the years for his beautiful photographs. READ MORE TELL US ABOUT YOUR PASSION!
EMAIL INTOUCH@IVEY.CA
Left turn
After working on her business idea at night for months, Erin Craven, HBA ’98, leapt from Fortune 500 executive to femtech entrepreneur. Through her private urology clinics, she’s helping women gain back confidence, freedom, and control over their lives. READ MORE MADE AN INTERESTING CAREER “LEFT TURN“?
EMAIL INTOUCH@IVEY.CA
YOUR IVEY NETWORK
Making Strides
Scott Vanderwel, HBA ’98, Chair of the Ivey Alumni Network Board, discusses prioritizing equity, diversity, and inclusion within the Network, and a new alumni program and partnership in the venture capital space. READ MORE
IVEY LIVES REMEMBERED
Bob Brouillard
MBA ’66, 1944-2020
A natural mentor, Bob Brouillard was committed to helping young people get established in life, learn professional skills, and ultimately have successful careers. Two alumni reflect on the life of their colleague and cherished friend, and the impact he had on those around him. READ MORE
YOUR IVEY NETWORK
Class Notes
Not to be missed, the latest updates from your Ivey classmates in Class Notes. Your friends share where they are, what they’re doing, and how they’re staying in touch with their Ivey Network. Celebrate your class achievements, activities, and interests. READ MORE HAVE AN UPDATE TO SHARE?
SUBMIT YOUR NOTES: IVEY.CA/ALUMNI/CLASSNOTES
up next / FEATURE
JUST
GETTING
STARTED
Four Ivey alumni took the plunge and launched their own businesses.
read more
Intouch on the web: ivey.ca/alumni/intouch
Editor-in-Chief: Jenni Denniston, HBA ’04
Editorial Board: Stephanie Brooks, HBA ’93; Jenni Denniston, HBA ’04; Peter Furnish, HBA ’92; Terri Garton; Jay Hamilton, HBA ’08; Catalina Lopez, HBA ’09; Vaishnavi Ravi, MBA ’14; Jeff Weiss, HBA ’86, MBA ’91
Managing Editor: Jessica Uniac (General Inquiries: (519) 661-4101 or intouch@ivey.ca)
Editorial & Production Assistant: Jessica Starowicz
Contributing Writers: Suzanne Boles, Brenda Bouw, Declan Kelly, Nicole Laidler, Laurie Lashbrook, Shelley White, Mark Witten
Researcher: Emily Joldersma
Cover photo: Nation Wong.
Intouch is published by the Department of Advancement at the Ivey Business School,
Western University, London, Ontario, Canada N6G 0N1
Intouch welcomes input from all alumni — from letters to the editor to ideas on themes. Please email intouch@ivey.ca
Please send all mailing and email address changes to alumni@ivey.ca
Copyright — Ivey Business School. Reproduction in whole or in part without permission is prohibited.
Intouch digital magazine designed and produced by Aegis Design Inc.
SPRING 2021
table of contents
features
JUST GETTING
STARTED
THE
TRANSFORMATION
OF EDUCATION
ON THE
BRIGHT SIDE
DEPARTMENTS
Dean’s message
Editor’s note
passions
left turn
YOUR IVEY NETWORK
Message from
Ivey Alumni
Network Chair
Ivey lives
remembered
Class notes