Must be an international student in third or fourth
–
year in the Faculty of Arts due to
funding eligibility.
Hiring Japanese speaking Research Assistant. May – August 2016
Himalayan Language Partner Program – call for instructor applications
UBC graduate students may apply, as long as they meet all of the eligibility requirements outlined in the job advertisement. Applications must be submitted by February 26, 2016.
Writing Better Asia Blogs – Free Workshop by Asia Pacific Foundation
Have you recently returned from an internship or study abroad in Asia?
Are you thinking about going to
Asia? Or
are you just generally interested in learning and writing about contemporary Asian societies,
economies, politics and cultures? This two
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part workshop will provide tools and techniques for writing better blogs on Asia.
leMook Magazine Writing Contest
UBC Literature Etc. (UBCLE) is a student-run Taiwanese arts and culture club. We are featuring our 22nd leMook magazine writing contest. We accept submissions of all genres, in English or Chinese, as well as photography and artwork. Submissions can be based on this year’s theme, “Symmetrism”, or be of any topic of your choosing. The current deadline is February 21st, 2016. More information can be found on our Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/901727826579859/
Present at the 2016 Asian Studies Graduate Student Conference!
Just like last year, all participants will be able to present on any topics related to Asia for 5 to 10 minutes. There will also be time reserved for questions and discussion afterward. Anyone is welcome to participate and we are looking forward to receiving your proposals!
If you are presenting at the 2016 AAS or any upcoming conference, this would also be a good opportunity for you to rehearse your presentation in front of a friendly audience!
If you are interested in participating, please e-mail Elsa at elsa.chanez@gmail.com with a short description of your topic and a list of any equipment you might need. The deadline for submitting your proposal is March 1st.
We look forward to your participation to the 2016 Asian Studies Graduate Conference!
Your Asian Studies Graduate Representatives, Dan, Elsa and Haley.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Auditorium, Asian Center, 1871 West Mall
Disturbing the City of Isfahan: An Urban Education of the Senses
You are cordially invited to the 14th annual Drs. Fereidoun and Katharine Mirhady Endowed Lecture in Iranian Studies.
This year’s lecture will be presented by Dr. Kathryn Babayan (University of Michigan) titled Disturbing the City of Isfahan: An Urban Education of the Senses. This is a free event and is open to the general public.
Abstract:
Writing in seventeenth century Isfahan experienced a transformation beyond epigraphy and the medium of stone or ceramics onto the surface of a sheet of paper with the assemblage of a new kind of book, the anthology, or majmu’a/muraqqa’ . Monumental public writing and the more intimate writing on paper reveal a larger cultural turn towards writing. Albums of calligraphy, paintings, letters, essays and poetry were produced at court and in elite households as part of a cultured practice of adab , or etiquette. I am interested in the multiplication of materials for writing in and about the city. Writing on paper, the attention to subjective knowledge production, and its assemblage into anthologies represents different ways of being in the city, a subject that will be explored in this talk. I will concentrate on the genre of shahrashub (city disturbance), written about Isfahan as allegory of a spiritual journey to paradise, copied and collected in anthologies produced in Isfahan for private consumption.
To RSVP, please click here.
Writing in seventeenth century Isfahan experienced a transformation beyond epigraphy and the medium of stone or ceramics onto the surface of a sheet of paper with the assemblage of a new kind of book, the anthology, or majmu’a/muraqqa’ . Monumental public writing and the more intimate writing on paper reveal a larger cultural turn towards writing. Albums of calligraphy, paintings, letters, essays and poetry were produced at court and in elite households as part of a cultured practice of adab , or etiquette. I am interested in the multiplication of materials for writing in and about the city. Writing on paper, the attention to subjective knowledge production, and its assemblage into anthologies represents different ways of being in the city, a subject that will be explored in this talk. I will concentrate on the genre of shahrashub (city disturbance), written about Isfahan as allegory of a spiritual journey to paradise, copied and collected in anthologies produced in Isfahan for private consumption.
To RSVP, please click here.
Thursday, February 4, 2016
7 pm
Fletcher Challenge Theatre, SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings Street.
IdeasXChange 2016 Meet & Greet with Peter Klein
IdeasXChange (formerly Values in Perspective) is pleased to present the 2016 Meet & Greet evening on Thursday, January 28.
Join us for an inspiring evening with Peter Klein, an Emmy-Award journalist who will share with us his trajectory in investigative journalism and the importance of dialogue between people of different disciplines and backgrounds.
Food and beverages will be provided!
There will also be a UBC Clubs Showcase and the chance to connect with students and members of the community.
RSVP here before spots fill up! We have lots of fun and interactive activities planned out.
Donations are strongly encouraged.
Suggested donation: sliding scale of $5-$10. You can donate via Eventbrite (preferred) or at the door. We take cash or credit card. Your generous donation will allow us to continue these events to inspire through learning.
Special thanks to the UBC Global Fund and the Liu IR Community Fund for supporting the 2016 IdeasXChange events. See you on January 28!
Thursday, January 28
6 PM – 8 PM
Liu Institute for Global Issues, 6476 North West Marine Drive, Vancouver
Applications Now Open for the 2016 Fo Guang Buddhist Monastic Retreat
We are very pleased to announce that applications for the 2016 Fo Guang Buddhist Monastic Retreat (FGBMR) are now open.
All undergraduate or graduate students at Department of Asian Studies, particularly those interested in the areas of Chinese and other East Asian Buddhism, Chinese Religion or Chinese Culture and Language in general are encouraged to apply.
• Where?
Fo Guang Shan Monastery, Taiwan
• When?
2016, Summer, July 7th to Aug 3rd
• Who?
50-60 university / college students or recent graduates, aged 18-35, interested in experiencing authentic Chinese Buddhist monastic life
• How Much?
Free! Airfare not included.
• Website:
https://www.fgs.org.tw/events/fgmonasticretreat/
• Email: fgmonasticretreat@gmail.com
Part A:
Orientation, Monastic Life, Buddhist Studies Classes (14 days)
Part B:
Intensive Chán Meditation Retreat (7 days)
Part C:
International Youth Seminar on Life and Chán (4 days)
Part D:
Cultural Tour of Taiwan (3 days)
Apply Online:
Application Form (Google Form)
Orientation, Monastic Life, Buddhist Studies Classes (14 days)
Part B:
Intensive Chán Meditation Retreat (7 days)
Part C:
International Youth Seminar on Life and Chán (4 days)
Part D:
Cultural Tour of Taiwan (3 days)
Apply Online:
Application Form (Google Form)