Made an interesting career "Left Turn"? We'd love to know! Whether the change in your career path was recent or over a decade ago, send us your story.
We want your Passions! If you have an interesting personal passion that isn't your day job and is one you would love to share with your fellow alumni, we would love to hear about it!
Have a theme idea? Do you have a great "Passion" or "Left Turn" for our regular features? Simply have a great story to pitch for the "Your Ivey Network" section? Want to hear from a specific faculty member? Do you have some general feedback? Intouch wants to hear from you!
Intouch is governed by an Editorial Board of alumni and staff who meet twice a year to select relevant themes for the following edition of Intouch. From there, the Editorial Staff meet to select alumni who best represent the theme from a diverse range of backgrounds. Intouch welcomes all theme suggestions. We are not able to accept articles for re-print.
Please send your fascinating "Passions," your career "Left Turns," and any other ideas to Natalie Ebel, Managing Editor (see below). All themes suggested are brought forward to the Editorial Board for consideration.
Contact:
Natalie Ebel
Intouch Managing Editor
Manager, Alumni Communications
Advancement Department
Ivey Business School at Western University
Email: intouch@ivey.ca
Recent Themes/Topics
A list of recent themes is included below for your reference. We try not to repeat themes within at least five years to ensure Intouch is able to feature as many alumni, industries, and topics as possible over two issues per year. See all archived issues here.
Fall 2024
- Welcoming Ivey's New Dean Julian Birkinshaw
- Family Businesses
- Restaurants/Food Service Industry
- Class of 2024
Spring 2024
- ESG & Getting Started
- Innovations in Insurance
- Rebounding Travel & Tourism
Fall 2023
- Artificial Intelligence
- Creator Economy
- Class of 2023
Spring 2023 - Centennial Edition
- Women of Ivey
- The Unforgettable MBA Class of '63
- The Case Method at Ivey
Fall 2022
- Innovations and Challenges in the Professional Sports World During the Pandemic
- Redefining Leadership
- Class of 2022
Spring 2022
- Sustainability Innovations
- Supply Chain Disruptions and Solutions
Fall 2021
- Alumni Predict the Future of Retail, Commercial Real Estate, Work, and Money
- Class of 2021
Spring 2021
- Education Delivery Challenges Due to Pandemic
- Alumni Startups
- 'Silver Lining' Stories from 2020
Fall 2020
- Alumni Emergency Physicians
- Stepping Up to Help During Pandemic
- Class of 2020
Spring 2020
- Direct to Consumer
- Alumni Making the World a Better Place
- Digital Nomads
Fall 2019
- Electric Vehicles
- Class of 2019
- Alumni Podcasts
- Meet Ivey's New Dean, Sharon Hodgson
Spring 2019
- Blockchain
- Alumni with Side Businesses
- Esports
Fall 2018
- Cannabis Legalization in Canada
- Influencer Marketing
- Class of 2018
Spring 2018
- Alumni in Artificial Intelligence
- Alumni Who Have the Best Jobs
Fall 2017
- Alumni in Real Estate
- Alumni Doctors
- Class of 2017
Spring 2017
- Alumni in Cybersecurity
- Alumni Who Work Virtually
Fall 2016
- Alumni in E-Commerce
- Alumni Who Bought Small Businesses
- Class of 2016
Spring 2016
- Alumni in Healthcare Innovation
- Alumni with Dangerous Hobbies
Fall 2015
- Alumni in Manufacturing
- Alumni in Museums and Galleries
- Class of 2015
Winter 2015
- Mobile Technology
- Alumni in the Military
Summer 2014
- World Changers (alumni running global not for profits)
- Alumni CIOs
- Class of 2014
Spring 2014
- Alumni in Government
- Life After Work (alumni retirees)
- Meet Ivey's new Dean, Bob Kennedy
Fall 2013
- Alumni in Sales
- Loyalty Programs
- A Day in the Life of the New Richard Ivey Building
Summer 2013
- Tribute to Dean Carol Stephenson
- Class of 2013
- Alumni in the Restaurant Business
- Campaign for Leadership Celebration
Spring 2013
- Family Business
- Alumni in Mining
Fall 2012
- Alumni in South America
- Alumni in Coaching Industry
Summer 2012
- Alumni in HR
- Class of 2012
Spring 2012
- Alumni in Advertising
- Alumni Entrepreneurs
Fall 2011
- Alumni in Music
- Alumni in Telecommunications
- Building the Future
Summer 2011
- Alumni in Agri-Business
- Class of 2011
Winter 2011
- Alumni in China
- Alumni in the Not-for-Profit Sector
Fall 2010
- Ivey Campaign for Leadership
- Alumni and Pets
Summer 2010
- Leadership
- Class of 2010
Winter 2010
- Focus on India
- Best Workplaces
Fall 2009
- Alumni in Canadian Banking
- Alumni in Movie/TV Industry
- New Ivey Building
Summer 2009
- Entrepreneurs: Managing in Tough Times
- Alumni Around the World
- Class of 2009
Winter 2009
- Alumni in Branding
- Alumni in the Business of Love
Fall 2008
- Alumni and Innovation
- Alumni in the Video Game Industry
Summer 2008
- Alumni in Health Care
- Alumni in Beer Industry
- Class of 2008
Winter 2008
- Work/Life Balance
- Alumni Who Travel
Fall 2007
- HBA and AEO Program
- Business of Sport
Summer 2007
- Strategy Research
- Alumni and Fabulous Homes
- Class of 2007
Winter 2007
- Executive Development/Leadership
- Alumni in Food
