Announcements

Yip So Man Wat Memorial Lecture 2915

The Update – October 6th

A bi-weekly roundup of news in the Department of Asian Studies for our students, faculty and staff.

Protected: Qian’s CV ad Teaching Dossier

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The Update – September 23rd

The Update – September 23rd

A bi-weekly roundup of news in the Department of Asian Studies for our students, faculty and staff.

Dr. Joshua Mostow Elected Fellow of The Royal Society of Canada

Professor Joshua Mostow, Associate Head to the Department of Asian Studies, has been inducted as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada. He is one of 87 new Fellows, hailing from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, who have been elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding scholarly, scientific and artistic achievement. Induction into the Royal Society […]

UBC Prof Teaches Buddhism in the 21st century

UBC Prof Teaches Buddhism in the 21st century

ArtsWIRE spoke with Jessica Main, Asian Studies professor and Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Chair in Buddhism and Contemporary Society, about stress-management techniques practiced by Buddhists today, the motivations behind Buddhist-led violence in Myanmar and Sri Lanka, and where the program is headed in the future.

Asian Studies Welcome Back Lunch

The Update – September 11th

A bi-weekly roundup of news in the Department of Asian Studies for our students, faculty and staff.

The Update – August 25th

The Update – August 25th

A bi-weekly roundup of news in the Department of Asian Studies for our students, faculty and staff.

Asian Edge Summer 2015
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“Long Live Cantopop” – New Cantonese Language Program Featured in The Economist

“When the University of British Columbia (UBC) resumes classes in September it will for the first time offer a course for credit in Cantonese. That seems an unremarkable decision by a Chinese-language department that claims to be the largest in North America. In fact, it is a bookish act of resistance.” – The Economist

Stefania Burk

Congratulations to Dr. Stefania Burk for Being Appointed as Associate Dean, Academic!

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Stefania Burk has been appointed to serve a five-year term as Associate Dean, Academic in the Faculty of Arts starting in July 2015! Dr.  Stefania  Burk  is  a  Senior  Instructor  in  the  Department  of  Asian  Studies,  where  she  previously  held  an  Assistant  Professor  appointment  for  five  years.  Despite […]