June 05, 2025 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 • Featured Courses • Upcoming Events • Asian Library News • Opportunities • On & Off-Campus Events |
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UBC Asian Studies Class of 2025 Digital Yearbook Congratulations once again to the Class of 2025! We are beyond proud of your accomplishments. To celebrate our students, we've created a digital yearbook to spotlight some of our amazing Asian Studies graduates. |
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New 2025 courses offered in the Department of Asian Studies Explore a list of new courses (or rare revivals!) offered by the Department of Asian Studies this session. No prerequisites are required, and courses are open to all UBC students across disciplines. Back to top |
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New books at the Asian Library Explore all the new titles that were added to the Asian Library collections in May. |
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Preserving the UBC Japanese Special Collection Taking a moment to recognize the behind-the-scenes work required to bring a unique Japanese book collection alive. This and many collections from UBC Library go through this meticulous process of curation, conservation and digitization. This process, undertaken by dedicated specialists, increases accessibility for communities all the around the world and for generations to come. Back to top |
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Share your experience: Become a UBC Arts Orientation Leader Applications are open for second-round hiring! Help welcome new students at Imagine UBC and support them through their first six weeks. Build leadership skills, make connections, and create a meaningful start for someone else. Questions? Reach out to Nadya Tan, Arts Student Engagement Hub Coordinator nadya.tan@ubc.ca. Apply by June 8! Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies: Applications are now open UBC Vancouver graduate students can now apply for the 2025-26 Graduate Certificate in Migration Studies—an interdisciplinary program that complements master’s, doctoral, or professional degrees with specialized training in migration and mobilities. The program provides multi- and interdisciplinary training in migration and mobilities research, prepares students for non-academic career paths in the migration and integration sector, and cultivates an inclusive, collaborative community of scholars dedicated to cross-disciplinary learning. Applications are due June 23. 10th Japanese Literature Publishing Project (JLPP) International Translation Competition The Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, is delighted to host the 10th JLPP International Translation Competition, aimed at discovering and fostering emerging translators of Japanese literature. In the 10th Competition, the target languages for the contemporary literature category are English and Spanish, while English is the target language for the classical literature category. Submissions are accepted until June 30. Apply for the 2025 Partnership Recognition and Exploration Fund The Partnership Recognition and Exploration (PRE) Fund awards up to $1,500 to fill small resource gaps so community partners can build reciprocal relationships with UBC students, faculty and staff. Funding is available until December 31, or until all funds are exhausted. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and typically assessed within one week of submission. Back to top |
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June 5–7 Grow Your Own Food with Sage Kosa June 12 Supporting Graduate Students in Exploring Career Paths Beyond Academia June 18 Growing Microgreens Year-Round with Yael Stav June 19 Navigating life after graduation successfully June 24 How To Make Chai: Spiced Indian Tea with Muneera Wallace June 24 Gardening for Pollinators and Other Wildlife June 28 Until September 28 Back to top |
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