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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.

Bridging Heritage and Innovation: UBC Language Cantonese Program at the 2026 Vancouver Hong Kong Fair

On May 3, 2026, the UBC Cantonese Language Program continued its tradition of community engagement at the annual Vancouver Hong Kong Fair, held this year at The Shipyards in North Vancouver. This annual celebration, organized by the volunteer

The Cantonese heritage and the heritage child: Highlights from the 2026 Yip So Man Wat Memorial Lecture and Research Seminar

The Yip So Man Wat Memorial Lecture remains an essential part of the department’s programming, with the 2025/26 iteration taking place this past March. These annual lectures are made possible through the generous support of Messrs. Alex and Chi

Chinese Language Program: New Course Progression For Heritage Students

Starting the 2026W session, the Chinese Language Program has revised how students’ progress through Chinese courses in the Heritage stream.

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The Great Earth and Its Tiny Creatures: Buddhist Monastic Life, Insect Agencies, and the More-Than-Human Human

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Multimedia Room, Walter Gage

6th International Conference on Teaching Persian Language & Literature

April 22, 2027 - April 24, 2027

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