Master Mind Master Class

Master Mind Master Class with Gabor Maté, CM, BA’68, MD’77

What is the basis of addiction? Hear from internationally renowned speaker and UBC alumnus, Dr. Gabor Maté, as he presents “The Hungry Ghost: A Biopsychosocial Perspective on Addiction, from Heroin to Workaholism”, followed by an audience Q&A and reception.

Master Mind Master Class with Naheed Nenshi

Throughout his career, including his three terms as mayor of the City of Calgary, Naheed Nenshi has always emphasized the importance of civic engagement. Hear his talk “Creating the Cities and Country We Deserve.” Moderated by Anita Bathe – Reporter, CBC Vancouver The Master Mind Master Class speaker series is an alumni UBC program that offers an unprecedented look into… Read more

Master Mind Master Class with Atom Egoyan

One of the most respected filmmakers of his generation and a true artist, Atom Egoyan is the director behind modern classics such as Exotica, the Oscar-nominated The Sweet Hereafter, Ararat, and Chloe. A master of visual and verbal storytelling, Egoyan takes bold non-linear routes through complex psychological terrain in his films. Hear from Atom Egoyan as he shares how… Read more

Master Mind Master Class with Homa Hoodfar

In March 2016, Canadian-Iranian academic Dr. Homa Hoodfar, best known for her research on the role of women in Muslim societies, was arrested in Tehran by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards. She was accused publicly of “dabbling in feminism and security matters” related to the recent election, and in June, after her bail was increased, she was jailed in Tehran’s… Read more

Master Mind Master Class with John Corigliano

Architecture and Music From his Oscar-winning score for The Red Violin to his opera The Ghosts of Versailles, his acclaimed Symphony No. 3, Circus Maximus, and his Grammy-winning Conjurer: Concerto for Percussionist and String Orchestra, American composer John Corigliano has built one of the richest, most unusual, and most widely celebrated bodies of work of any composer in the last… Read more

Master Mind Master Class with Hubert T. Lacroix

Change or start over? The challenge of transforming large institutions.

All broadcasters are adapting to revolutionary changes to their business; from the content they provide, to the way Canadians use their services. But how do you transform your organization when you are an iconic public institution, one as revered and sometimes maligned as Canada’s public broadcaster? Join Hubert T. Lacroix, President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada as he… Read more

Master Mind Master Class with Brad Templeton

The Future of Self-driving Cars Robo-cars are coming. Whether the idea of autonomous vehicles excites or terrifies you, these technologies appear to be the future of transportation and their societal implications will be broad. While there will undoubtedly be many benefits to this ‘robo-car’ driven world, this possibility raises many important social, legal and ethical questions that may serve… Read more

Master Mind Master Class with Mohamed Fahmy

Notable Egyptian-Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy has spent his career in conflict zones covering major stories for outlets including New York Times and CNN. However, in December 2013, during his time as Egypt Bureau Chief of Al Jazeera International, Fahmy made international headlines when he and two colleagues were arrested by Egyptian authorities and charged with… Read more

Master Mind Master Class with Dr. Samantha Nutt, LLD’10

Conflicted? The World of War

In this presentation, Dr. Samantha Nutt, LLD’10, founder of War Child, takes a compelling look at the impact of war – the truth, the lies, and the reality on the ground – and the major events currently shaping our world. She examines our growing global economic and security inter-dependence, and explores the meaning of social justice… Read more