Farewell Message from Outgoing Departmental Head Ross King
After 12 years, Ross King shares some triumphs and tribulations from the top of the Asian Studies tree and gives a very warm welcome to incoming Head, Sharalyn Orbaugh.
Asian Studies Alumni Spotlight – Kenneth Wong
Interested in what you can do with a degree in Asian Studies? In our Alumni Spotlight Interview Series, we ask our alumni about their career paths, how they became interested in Asian Studies and for any advice they would give to current students. This interview features Kenneth Wong (BA 1985) who found his passion in […]
Asian Studies Statement on Racial Violence and Racial Injustice
The Department of Asian Studies stands in solidarity with Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) on the UBC campus, in Canada, on this continent, and around the world in their demands for an end to systemic racism and racialized violence.
Congratulations to our graduates!
Asian Studies extends a huge congratulations to all of our graduates in the June 2020 ceremony. We hope that you feel justifiably proud of your incredible achievements!
Q&A: Speaking Mandarin Chinese as a heritage or non-heritage learner
Did you know that Mandarin Chinese has four distinct spoken tones? As part of Asian Heritage Month, UBC’s Language Sciences program interviewed Qian Wang of our Chinese Faculty on creating a safe space for both heritage and non-heritage learners to share similar stories and challenges. Click to read more!
Undergraduate Event Survey: What would you like to see in an Asian Studies webinar?
(Closing this Thursday night!) Thinking about majoring in Asian Studies? We’re is planning a June webinar that answers your questions! To help us plan your best online experience in attending, we’d love to hear your thoughts via our 2-minute survey.
Inspiration in Isolation – Sunnie Wang
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Sunnie Wang, our Chinese Language Program Coordinator and optimist extraordinaire, wins the prize of most thoroughly answering this questionnaire when it comes to discussing preparation: What are some problems you may have encountered during the […]
Inspiration in Isolation – Anyi Lee
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Chinese language visiting lecturer Anyi Lee reveals just how many dumplings are in her fridge right now (hint: it’s over 100): What are some problems you may have encountered during the transition to remote working? Being […]
Inspiration in Isolation – Guangyuan Zhao
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Chinese language student Guangyuan Zhao has discovered video games! What are some problems you may have encountered during the transition to remote working? The lack of motivation to study/work. How did you cope with the […]
Inspiration in Isolation – Candice Kong
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Chinese language student Candice Kong shares her tips for self-discipline and coping with anxiety: What are some problems you may have encountered during the transition to remote working? I felt so anxious because I couldn’t focus […]