Recap: 2024/25 Capstone Lecture with Dr. Josephine Chiu-Duke
On March 6, 2025, in honor of longtime Professor of Chinese Intellectual History, Dr. Josephine Chiu-Duke, the Department of Asian Studies held its first Capstone Lecture – a series established to recognize the Department professors’ retirement from teaching. As doors opened for Dr. Chiu-Duke’s eagerly anticipated and featured lecture on Taiwan Democracy and the Chinese […]
The 37th Annual BC Japanese Speech Contest: A Celebration of Language and Culture
On March 1, the Japanese Language Program at UBC Vancouver had the pleasure of hosting the 37th Annual BC Japanese Speech Contest. This annual event brings together Japanese language learners in BC, providing them with a platform to showcase their skills and share their unique perspectives. The contest opened with welcoming remarks from Professor Joshua […]
Expressing Stories in Language: 2024/2025 Japanese Writing Program Contest
The UBC Japanese Language Program held the third essay and short fiction contest last year for all students who are enrolled in 2024 Winter Term. A total of 16 creative short stories and essays were submitted from the beginner to advanced level. Among all entries, six winners were selected by a panel of judges composed […]
UBC Cantonese Language Program celebrates Lunar New Year 2025
UBC Botanical Garden hosted a vibrant Lunar New Year Market on January 25 and 26, serving as a pre-celebration for the Year of the Snake. The market offered an exciting blend of cultural experiences, with a variety of booths, activities, and performances that highlighted the rich traditions of the Lunar New Year. One of the […]
Embracing Wisdom and Renewal: Highlights from the 2025 Celebration of the Year of the Snake
To honour the commencement of the Lunar New Year celebrations in 2025, the UBC Department of Asian Studies and the UBC Alma Mater Society (AMS) came together for yet another year of collaboration to celebrate the Year of the Snake! Hosted on January 29, the event featured an enriching program and engaging festivities all throughout […]
How We Mastered Chinese: Tips from Learners
On the 24th of January 2025, Chinese learners from all across the UBC community with various cultural backgrounds, and levels of Chinese language ability came together on Zoom, united with a shared love of language learning, to glean some new tips and tricks from their peers on how to improve their study methods, engaging with […]
2024 K-Pop Dance Event by the Korean Language and Culture Program
On November 15th, the Korean Language and Culture Program hosted its fourth annual K-Pop Dance Event at the Asian Auditorium Centre, bringing together over 50 students and guests for an unforgettable evening of music, dance, and Korean culture. This year’s event was organized by students associated with the program, with special support from the Vancouver […]
Japanese Language Program Movie Night: A Spooky and Fun Celebration
The Japanese Language Program held its popular movie night on November 8, returning to a tradition that had been suspended since the pandemic. The event was a success, attracting around 100 students from various levels of Japanese language courses, including Language Table participants. Students gathered to watch a Japanese horror comedy, munching on snacks and […]
Recap: Song of the Wanderers: A Conversation with Anthony Wong
The UBC Hong Kong Studies Initiative and the UBC Cantonese Language Program proudly hosted Hong Kong singer-songwriter Anthony Wong 黃耀明 at the University of British Columbia (UBC) campus, with the support of UBC Department of Asian Studies, UBC Centre for Chinese Research, and the Institute for Transpacific Cultural Research of the Simon Fraser University. During […]
Parboti Roy attends the First Conference on Global Indigenous Studies at Indiana University
PhD candidate Parboti Roy attended and presented in a panel and a roundtable discussion on her ongoing PhD research at the First Conference on Global Indigenous Studies (CGIS) on November 15-17 at Indiana University Bloomington, USA. On the first day of the conference, Roy attended a roundtable discussion titled ‘Navigating Western Academia and Claiming Indigeneity […]