Volunteer for Fall 2024 Graduation

You're invited to take part in UBC’s rich history of service to the graduating class and their families and guests! If you are interested in helping celebrate the achievements of UBC’s graduating students this Fall (November), register as soon as possible. Volunteer orientation takes place in-person on November 19 and online on November 20.

Call for Papers: Language Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference (LSURC)

The eighth annual LSURC will take place at the end of February 2025. This year's plenary session, themed "Language Communities and Human Connection", focuses on how languages bring people together and the importance of preserving linguistic diversity. We are looking for paper submissions for any topic related to language of communication from current undergraduate students, recent graduates from an undergraduate program, or first-year master's students. Submissions are due by November 18 at 11:59pm.

2024 Japanese Language Program Writing Contest

The Japanese Language Program is holding an essay and short fiction contest open to all students enrolled in JAPN courses in 2024 Winter Term 1 or 2, or those who have taken a JAPN course in the past. Bring out your creativity and explore diverse perspectives and ways of thinking through writing in a newly learned language! Submissions are due by November 30.

Summer 2025 Global Seminars: ASIA 476 - Applied Nepali and Indigenous Environmentalism

Applications for Summer Global Seminars are open, including ASIA 476: Applied Nepali and Indigenous Environmentalism! Led by Assistant Prof. Pasang Yangjee Sherpa and Adjunct Prof. Binod Shrestha, this course will explore the intersection of language and environment on the ancestral territory of the Newa people, now known as Kathmandu Valley in Nepal. Students will learn about the rich Newa civilization, practice their Nepali, and get exposure to Indigenous languages from all around Nepal currently spoken in the valley. Applications close on December 5, 2024.

Applications Open: Go Global Exchange

Travel and study in Canada or another country for a term or longer while earning credits! Studying at one of our partner schools immersed in a different culture far from home can be a perspective-broadening, life-altering and meaningful experience. Make sure you are eligible for a Go Global exchange, scan program details and deadlines, look up transfer credit information, and consider how to finance your experience abroad! Applications are due on December 11 at 11:59 pm.

Call for Papers: UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies (UCCS) 3-Minute Thesis Competition 2025

UBC undergraduate students are invited to submit abstracts for the UCCS 3-Minute Thesis Competition 2025. This conference offers a valuable platform for students to present their research to UBC faculty and peers, fostering academic growth and collaboration. We welcome submissions from students exploring all fields of Chinese Studies, especially interdisciplinary works that open new avenues for understanding Chinese Studies. Please submit a 200-character (Chinese) or 150-word (English) abstract by January 15, 2025.

CCEL Social Impact Grants for Students – $1,500 to $10,000 of funding available per project

At the Centre for Community Engaged Learning (CCEL), we empower students to drive social change through funding for meaningful projects in partnership with BC-based community organizations. Our grants ($1,500 - $10,000) support students in co-designing and implementing impactful initiatives that directly address community needs. We encourage bold, creative ideas and support collaborations in tackling real-world issues. Dive in, explore new possibilities, and gain hands-on experience addressing societal challenges. Students and community organizations with questions can book an advising appointment with Jacquie (she/her). Feel free to email her at jacquie.kwok@ubc.ca. Applications close on January 31, 2025.