Weaving Memories: Highlights from the UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3MT 2025
The UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies 3-Minute Thesis Competition 2025 (UCCS 3MT 2025) has come to a close, leaving behind an unforgettable experience filled with captivating presentations. Co-facilitated by the UBC Chinese Language Program (CLP) and the UBC Student Association of Sinology (USAS), the conference drew an extensive audience of students from diverse disciplines […]
Learning with no Limits: UBC CLP Inspires Future Educators at University Hill Secondary
On March 4, 2025, the UBC Chinese Language Program (CLP) was proudly invited by University Hill Secondary School (UHill) teacher, Yongzhe Yan, to deliver a vibrant and inspiring workshop for University Hill Secondary students. Yongzhe, a UBC Bachelor of Education graduate now teaching Career Life Education 10 at UHill, is himself a former CLP volunteer. […]
Quiz on Korea 2025: The Global Korean Language and Culture Quiz Show
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the UBC Asian Centre came alive with energy and excitement as students, faculty, volunteers, and special guests gathered for the 2025 Quiz on Korea: Canada Preliminary Round. Co-hosted by the UBC Korean Language and Culture Program and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Vancouver, the event celebrated the growing global enthusiasm for Korean […]
Learning Languages and Cultures: UBC-KAIST Online Language Exchange Event
On March 20 and 27, students in UBC’s Korean Language Program participated in a two-day online language exchange with students from KAIST (Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology). Held over Zoom, the event brought together learners from UBC’s KORN 200 and KORN 302 classes and KAIST students currently studying English. The sessions were structured […]
Event Recap: Start From the Basics – A workshop for Cantonese-speaking parents
UBC Cantonese Language Program, in collaboration with Familogue, hosted a workshop titled Start From the Basics (由細做起工作坊) on April 15, 2025. Held at the Westside Baptist Church and streamed online, this hybrid event attracted a diverse group of parents and caregivers eager to explore practical strategies for nurturing Cantonese language skills in children in North […]
Bridging Cultures: U.S. High School Students Explore UBC Through Intercultural Exchange
On April 15, 2025, a group of students from Ravenscroft School — a Pre-K to Grade 12 independent school in Raleigh, North Carolina — visited the University of British Columbia. Their trip was part of a week-long educational journey through Vancouver, aimed at deepening their understanding of Chinese heritage and immigrant communities in one of […]
Japanese Tea Workshop: Oh Cha-rm! Exploring Japanese Tea
On March 25, 2025, the Japanese Language Program, in collaboration with Kyogo Nakayama – an exchange student from the University of Tokyo, Japan – hosted a Japanese tea workshop at the Asian Centre. Mr. Nakayama, a member of the Global Japanese Tea Association (https://gjtea.org/), introduced participants to the rich and diverse world of Japanese tea. […]
A Celebration of Dedication: Honoring the 2025 Student Employees and Volunteers of the Chinese Language Program
On March 22, the Chinese Language Program (CLP) hosted its annual Student Employee Appreciation Event at the Asian Centre Auditorium. This was a heartwarming occasion to recognize the extraordinary contributions of our Teaching Assistants, Work Learns, and Volunteers (TAWLV). This event celebrated their crucial role in not only helping students achieve excellence in language, but […]
Empowering Futures: CLP Online Professional Development Workshop
In March, the UBC Chinese Language Program (CLP) hosted another engaging Professional Development (PD) Workshop! This Workshop was a testament to the CLP’s commitment to nurturing the personal and academic growth of its students. This semester’s session featured a dynamic panel of speakers and CLP alumni: Kai-Li Tan, Songyan Ni, and Jingjing Yi, who shared […]
Event Highlights on Mushroom Identification and Basket Weaving Workshops
In October 2024, the Sustainability Initiative Committee hosted a Mushroom Identification Workshop at Renfrew Ravine, the only natural park with a creek in Vancouver. As we learned how to identify fungi while walking through the ravine, we also reflected on how we can participate in a culture of sustainability given UBC’s commitments to food systems […]