October 12, 2023 The Update is a regular roundup of news in the Department of Asian Studies for our students, faculty and staff. |
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Top Stories • In the Media • Upcoming Events • Opportunities • On & Off-Campus Events |
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2022/23 Lecturers of the Year Announced Each year, the Department of Asian Studies selects two Lecturers to recognize and celebrate excellence in teaching and service to the Department. It is with great pleasure that we announce Michiko Suzuki and Mingzhu Lu as our 2022/2023 Lecturers of The Year. Since joining UBC in 2000, Michiko Suzuki has singlehandedly revamped course materials, founded the JLP Reading Club, assisted with the organization of the BC Japanese Speech Contest, and has continuously demonstrated her dedication to the success of the Japanese Language Program, the Department of Asian Studies and communities beyond UBC. Mingzhu Lu commenced her teaching career in the Chinese Language Program within the Department of Asian Studies in 1999, and since then she has played an indispensable role in the program's success. From an unwavering commitment to help her students, to supporting visiting instructors to acclimate to UBC and Vancouver, Mingzhu consistently goes above and beyond to assist others. |
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Professor Ross King speaks on the significance of Hangeul Day Hangeul day showcases the achievements of the Korean alphabet and its popularity beyond Korea. With increased interest in Hangeul in recent years, Professor Ross King spoke on Arirang News about its rising global demand, approaches to Korean language and culture, and tackling the challenges in promoting Hangeul. Back to top |
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Call for Proposals: Liu Lobby Gallery 2023 – 24, Art as a Vehicle for Social Change The Lobby Gallery at UBC’s Liu Institute of Global Issues invites artists and researchers involved in arts-based endeavors to submit solo/group exhibition proposals for display from January to August 2024. The theme, Art as a Vehicle for Social Change, showcases the role art can play in raising awareness, inspiring action, and driving change. No need to be part of the UBC community to apply, but preference will be given to related/current Liu Scholars and their work. Artists can apply for up to $1,500 and applications are due October 20. Applications for the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme 2024 are open! The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is a Japanese government-sponsored exchange programme that offers university graduates opportunities to work in Japan either as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) team teaching with a Japanese Teacher of English or as a Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) in selected local government offices in Japan. Participants can gain valuable work and life experience, learn about Japanese language and culture, and meet other participants from around the world. The deadline for the 2024 Application Cycle is on November 14. CU Boulder Asian Languages and Civilizations Accepting Graduate Applications for AY 2024-2025 The Department of Asian Languages and Civilizations at CU Boulder is accepting applications for their MA and PhD Programs in Chinese and Japanese. Celebrating a history of over 30 years, the Department offers small class sizes that allow graduate students the opportunity to work closely with faculty who are noted scholars in their fields. For more information about graduate programs, funding and how to apply, please visit their website. Graduate applications for fall admission are due December 1. Call for Applications: Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund The Indigenous Strategic Initiatives (ISI) Fund supports projects that advance UBC’s Indigenous Strategic Plan priority actions across both the Vancouver and Okanagan campuses. ISI funding is allocated across three streams: stream 1 and 2 is for staff, faculty and post-doc-led projects; stream 3 is for student-led projects. There will be 5 information sessions open to all from October through December, as well as a support session for students interested in applying to Stream 3. Find out more, register for information sessions, and apply online. Applications are due January 12, 2024. Back to top |
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UBC Botanical Garden Apple Festival October 14 - 15 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Scholars-in-Residence program October 25 - December 6 Back to top |
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