February 03, 2022 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 • Upcoming Events • Sustainability News • Opportunities • On & Off-Campus Events |
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March 8-9, 2022 - 2021/22 John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies with Professor Clark Chilson Registration is now open for the 2021/22 John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies! The John Howes Lecture in Japanese Studies is an annual public lecture launched in 2012 in Professor Emeritus John Howes's honour. Each year, we invite prominent scholars from around the world to speak to the university community and alumni on topics in Japanese Studies with a focus on humanities. This year's lecture features guest speaker Professor Clark Chilson from University of Pittsburgh. |
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January 29 - March 27, 2022 The Persian Language and Iranian Studies Initiative at UBC and the UBC Persian Literature Reading Club, and the UBC Persian Club return to present a series of talks analyzing the literature of migration and exile in Modern Persian Literature in winter 2022. Find out what these monthly workshops have in store. |
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The Greening of Vancouver Did you know that the city of Vancouver has a long history of climate action? Since the 1990s, Vancouver has been working to address the environmental challenges facing our city. Vancouver is routinely recognized as one of the most liveable cities in the world, and is leading others by implementing changes to help us “become resilient in the face of the changing crisis.” |
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The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa welcomes proposals for papers, panels, and performances for the 33rd annual Asian Studies Graduate Student Conference under the theme Technologies and Adaptations: Celebrating Innovations in Human Knowledge Across Asia. The deadline to apply is February 5. Call for Applications: 2022 Asian Studies Summer Sessional Lectureships The Department of Asian Studies, University of British Columbia (Vancouver Campus), invites applications for part-time sessional lecturers for the 2022 Summer Session. The deadline to apply is February 13. Call for Applications: Lecturer in Chinese Language The University of British Columbia, Vancouver Campus, invites applications for a full-time Lecturer position in Chinese Language, for three years with a possible renewal/extension, commencing September 1, 2022. The deadline to apply is February 20. Build skills and give back! 5 ways to get involved in the community for Asian Studies students Through community engaged learning opportunities, students can expand network, develop an understanding of ethics and equity, explore and situate yourself in relation to community, and develop many skills such as communications and critical thinking skills. Check out these 5 ways to stay engaged with community! 2022-2023 China Studies Program (CSP) Ph.D. Fellowships Opened for Admission The "China Studies Program" Ph.D. Fellowships unites with China's top universities and outstanding scholars, and is committed to providing opportunities and support to overseas young scholars and doctoral programs for studying in China. Those who aspire to engage in China-related research in humanities and social sciences are welcome to apply. The deadline to apply is February 28. North Korea Summer School: Inside North Korean Literature, Art and Film York University is offering a unique opportunity for graduate and undergraduate-level students from universities in North America to explore contemporary North Korean culture with a focus on literature, film, fine-art, and propaganda. This intense and highly interactive two-week summer school is taught by Professor Immanuel Kim and Mr. Nicholas Bonner. The deadline to apply is March 4. 2022 Taiwan Scholarship and 2022 Huayu Enrichment Scholarship The Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Vancouver has announced two scholarship programs for 2022. The Taiwan Scholarship Program assists international students in undertaking undergraduate, master, or doctoral degree programs in Taiwan. The Huayu Enrichment Scholarship Program helps international students who want to study Mandarin in Taiwan. The deadline to apply is March 31 for both. |
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February 22-23 MOA Visual + Material Culture Research Seminar Series – Winter/Spring 2022 Until March 31 MOV Exhibition - A Seat At The Table: Chinese Immigration and British Columbia Until January 2023 |
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