Hello, and welcome HBA Class of 2022!
Congrats and welcome HBA Class of 2022!!
We are so excited to have you as part of the Ivey community. Your time at Ivey will be unlike anything you have ever experienced. You’ll meet incredible people, learn from talented professors, and have your mind challenged in new and exciting ways. The friends you make and the memories you share with them will stick with you for the rest of your life.
With that being said, this year will likely look different than you expected. Over the summer, the program administration, faculty, the HBAA, Ivey Clubs and the Orientation Team have been working hard not just get through this unprecedented situation, but to to make sure your time here is engaging and unique.
As the Orientation Team, we have planned a series of events and activities to give you an opportunity to meet your section, to learn about Ivey, and to make sure you feel ready for the first day of classes. As with all your Ivey classes - make sure to come ready to contribute!
We are so excited to meet you all soon and feel grateful for opportunity to help support you through your HBA1 year.
See you in September!
Sincerely,
Will Sanderson
TRANSFER DAY
Thursday, September 3rd
9:00am - 4:00pm
DRESS CODE: Casual with one article of clothing from your original university
Transfer day is the first opportunity for students from other universities entering the HBA program to meet each other as a new and proud Mustang. The day consists of a preview of HBA1 lead by HBA2 students, a tour around main campus, a mock case with an Ivey professor, and hangouts with food and drinks. Use this opportunity to ask all your questions about Western and about London.
Virtual
OpeninG Gala
Friday, September 4th
DRESS CODE: Casual
Morning: 9:00am- 10:15am
Welcome to HBA1, you’ve made it! You will need to log on to the Zoom call at 8:50 so we are all ready to start your official welcome to Ivey. At Opening Gala you will be welcomed to Ivey by various faculty and HBAA members and listen to keynote speaker Nicole Verkindt HBA’07, founder and CEO of OMX and former Dragon on Dragons’ Den. At the end of Opening Gala your sections will be revealed!
Afternoon: 11:00 - 2:00pm
After the section reveal you will have a break to relax and get some food before jumping on a call with you section! This will be an opportunity to meet your section mates, your professors, and participate in your first case!
orientation day i
Saturday, September 5th
Dress Code: Casual
8:00am – 6:00pm
Over the weekend, you will get an opportunity to meet your section and learn more about Ivey!
Sections 1-4: In person Orientation Day!
You will arrive at Ivey at your scheduled time and begin your in-person orientation led by your Orientation Week Leaders (OWLs)! The day will consist of a mini ‘bootcamp’ with tips and tricks on how to succeed at Ivey, games and competitions to meet your sections, an outdoor Ivey Olympics event, and lunch! This will be a great opportunity to get to know your section and ask all the questions you may have! Note that all government restrictions surrounding COVID-19 will be followed. Masks will be worn and physical distancing will be practiced. There will also be the option to participate in this day virtually for those who are not in London or do not feel comfortable participating in in person events
Time TBD
Sections 5-8: Virtual Orientation Day!
You will have the opportunity to get to know all the members of your section via a section-wide zoom call! This call will be approximately 1-hour and is your chance to meet knew people and start to develop bonds with your section! We will also have one on one calls with your OWL in the afternoon to ask any more specific questions and to chat about the year.
orientation day II
Sunday, Sept 6
Dress code: Casual
After Saturday is over, the sections swap! Sections 1-4 will be in virtual and sections 5-8 will be in-person!
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sections 5-8: In-person Orientation Day!
You will arrive at Ivey at your scheduled time and begin your in-person orientation led by your Orientation Week Leaders (OWLs)! The day will consist of a mini ‘bootcamp’ with tips and tricks on how to succeed at Ivey, games and competitions to meet your sections, an outdoor Ivey Olympics event, and lunch! This will be a great opportunity to get to know your section and ask all the questions you may have! Note that all government restrictions surrounding COVID-19 will be followed. Masks will be worn and physical distancing will be practiced. There will also be the option to participate in this day virtually for those who are not in London or do not feel comfortable participating in in person events
Time TBD
Sections 1-4: Virtual Orientation Day!
You will have the opportunity to get to know all the members of your section via a section-wide zoom call! This call will be approximately 1-hour and is your chance to meet knew people and start to develop bonds with your section! We will also have one on one calls with your OWL in the afternoon to ask any more specific questions and to chat about the year.
Social
nights
Throughout the week
DRESS CODE: Casual
There will be virtual social events offered in the evenings. This will be a great time to chat with your sections in a more relaxed setting and really get to know people! More info on this to come!
