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!
Student Spotlight: Sophie Rock
Sophie Rock is a 3rd year UBC International Relations student minoring in Korean Language and Culture. Currently, she is on a full-year exchange at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea.
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 – Cindy Hah
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Administrative Assistant Cindy Hah shares her tips for a soothing sleep, and the Korean quote that she finds particularly inspirational: What are some problems you may have encountered during the transition to remote working? I […]
Inspiration in Isolation – Connie Wu
We’ve asked some of our Asian Studies faculty, staff and students to share their experiences on working from home. Events and Digital Media Assistant Connie Wu only began her role at the start of 2020 and continues to meet every challenge with her sunny disposition! What are some problems you may have encountered during the […]
Meet Our Students: Nicole Lin
Interested in pursuing a BA in Asian Studies? In this interview series, we ask our students about their experience in our program and their future academic and professional goals. This interview features MA student Nicole Lin, who completed her BA at UBC in 2019, double majoring in History and Asian Area Studies. Her MA focus […]
NEW SERIES: Inspiration in Isolation
Good thing our department has thousands of years of history to draw upon when it comes to dealing with challenging times! Asian Studies faculty, staff and students are sharing their tips and challenges from working from home. Plus the best inspirational quotes.