Student Karaoke Night hosted by the Japanese Department
On Friday, February 2, the Japanese Department held a Karaoke Night. The event was attended by approximately 170 current JAPN students along with students from Ritsumeikan University and instructors.
Jinhua Chen awarded UBC Killam Research Prize
We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Jinhua Chen has been awarded a UBC Killam Research Prize. Established in 1986, the UBC Killam Research Prizes are awarded annually to top campus researchers in recognition of outstanding research and scholarly contributions.
New Translation by Bruce and Ju-Chan Fulton
Bruce and Ju-Chan Fulton’s new translation of author Choi Suchol’s work was published in the winter issue of the Asymptote Journal.
UBC receives $4.9 million for global Buddhist academic network
The University of British Columbia will lead an international network of universities to advance the study of Buddhism and East Asian cultures, thanks to a $4.9-million donation from the China-based Liuzu Temple of Chan Buddhism.
Dr. Baker in the News
Dr. Don Baker speaks to CBC news about the recent Vancouver Summit meeting regarding security and stability on the Korean peninsula.
Dr Slingerland in the News
Dr. Slingerland speaks to us about topics as varied as the virtues of maxin’ and relaxin’ Daoist and Confucian-style, the modern psychology that now fortifies those aged notions, how athletes adopted this approach to avoid “choking under pressure,” and more.
Alumni Spotlight – James Mutter
This interview features James Mutter, BA ’05 in Japanese Language and International Relations. Mr. Mutter is currently Vice-Consul at the Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong.
ASIA 351: Modern Chinese Fiction in Translation
Reading of selected novels and stories written between 1750 and the present.
Hong Kong Studies Initiative: 2017 in Review
Here is the 2017 recap of the Hong Kong Studies Initiative.
Dr Slingerland in the News
Confucius Says Ease Off the New Year’s Resolutions, According to Author Edward Slingerland.