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Dr. Sharalyn Orbaugh Receives Dean of Arts Award Alongside Dr. Tineke Hellwig

Our Professor of Modern Japanese Literature and Popular Culture and Department Head, Sharalyn Orbaugh, was appointed as one of two 2026 recipients of the Dean of Arts Award. The award was given in the name of Dr. Tineke Hellwig, Asian Studies Professor Emerita.

Welcome the new Asian Studies Faculty for 2026/27!

With another academic year upon us, we’re excited to welcome new members to our Asian Studies family!

Asian Studies New Faculty Spotlight – Renisa Mawani

Meet our faculty members in Asian Studies and learn more about their background and passions! In this Faculty Spotlight, we introduce you to Renisa Mawani, our new Professor in Colonial Legal Histories! Prior to joining the Department of Asian

Asian Studies New Faculty Spotlight – Aya Yamakawa

Meet our faculty members in Asian Studies and learn more about their background and passions! In this Faculty Spotlight, we introduce you to Aya Yamakawa, our new Lecturer in Japanese! Prior to joining UBC, she was a Visiting Lecturer at Brown

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Beyond the Written Assignment: Videographic Methods in Research and Teaching

September 18, 2026

4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Auditorium, Asian Centre

Mini Manga and Anime Convention featuring PhD student Haruki Sekiguchi

September 19, 2026

12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Alice MacKay Room, Lower Level, Vancouver Public Library, Central Branch

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