Looking for courses for your Winter Term? Check out the following options!

ANTH 215 - Japanese Popular Culture

Interested in Japanese popular culture? ANTH 215 will explore a range of television shows, dramas, movies, advertising, marketing, manga, anime, theatrical forms, popular literature, popular music, fashion fads, tourism, toys, and sports.

This course is in-person for Winter Term 1 with no prerequisite.

ANTH 202B - Archeology of Ancient China

ANTH 202B invites you to embark on an enthralling exploration of ancient China. This course seeks to illuminate how archaeology has profoundly rewritten historical narratives and transformed our understanding of the making of Chinese culture and society.

This course is in-person for Winter Term 2 with no prerequisite.

Call for Volunteers: UBC Walking Tour Facilitator

Are you interested in sharing your knowledge about UBC Vancouver's campus and engaging with fellow students? We’re seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join us as facilitators for our upcoming walking tours! As a facilitator, you will co-lead a walking tour around UBC Vancouver’s campus and relay information at various points of interest. Apply as soon as possible.

Call for Volunteers: UBC Walking Tour Buddies

We are seeking enthusiastic volunteers to join our buddy scheme for our upcoming UBC walking tours! The buddy scheme pairs seasoned UBC students with new undergraduate students during our two campus walking tours. As a buddy, you will provide guidance and valuable advice to help new students feel more at ease starting their first year at UBC. Apply as soon as possible.

Participate in the Global Experiential Education Program (GEEP)

The Global Experiential Education Program (GEEP) is an initiative by the UBC Office of Regional and International Community Engagement that aims to bridge the gap between classroom learning (theory) and application (practice) to address pressing global issues. Through curricular (for-credit) and co-curricular (not-for-credit) programming, GEEP will provide students with experiential education opportunities on projects designed and led by global community partners both regionally and internationally. Apply by September 15!

Arts Co-op Program Accepting Undergraduate Applications for 2024/25 Academic Year

Co-operative Education (Co-op), allows you to explore a range of careers during four or eight-month paid work terms. The Arts Co-op Program partners with employers across Canada and around the world in the non-profit, private business, and government sectors to help prepare you for your future career. Check the website for full eligibility and details on the application process. Undergraduate Arts students can apply online by September 19.

Call for Applications: Editor for the Journal of Historical Studies (JHS)

The UBC Journal of Historical Studies showcases the finest historical research from undergraduates. Editors contribute to selecting articles for publication, engage in the peer-review process, and work closely with authors and co-editors throughout the publishing process. This is an opportunity for students to gain experience in academic editing by playing an active role in advancing and sharing cutting-edge historical research. If you are interested in joining, please submit your résumé and one writing sample (preferably in the history discipline) as a PDF. The application deadline is September 20 at 11:59 PM.

Call for Paper Submissions: Journal of Historical Studies (JHS)

If you have a paper demonstrating your argumentative ability or a novel historical angle, submit it to the UBC Journal of Historical Studies, the History Department’s student-run publication! Papers do not have to be written for the history department; any paper that involves history is welcome. The paper cannot have been previously published nor been submitted for consideration to another journal, and should have received a minimum grade of 85%. Independent research is also welcome. The submission deadline is October 5 at 11:59 PM.

Black China Caucus: China 101

Black China Caucus is a collaborative effort that curates targeted resources aimed at encouraging the professional development and advancement of Black professionals in the China space. The China 101 program provides students and young professionals with information about China-related opportunities, including career options and trajectories in the China field. Learn more about the program and its goals here. If you have any questions, contact Dalton Favors at dfavors@blackchinacaucus.org.