September 28, 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 • Upcoming Events • Sustainability News • Opportunities • On & Off-Campus Events |
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Commemorate Orange Shirt Day – September 30 Orange Shirt Day, September 30, is a day to honour and uphold Survivors and Intergenerational Survivors of the Indian Residential School system, and to commemorate those who didn’t return home. To find a wide range of Orange Shirt Day programming and information, please explore the hub page curated by the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre. You can access information about events, educational resources, and wellness support initiatives available at UBC. |
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New list of sustainability resources available! The Asian Studies Sustainability Initiative Committee is pleased to present a list of Sustainability Resources for department members to explore climate change and how it is impacting the UBC community and beyond, as well as a variety of UBC resources and opportunities to get involved in climate action. Check out the resources on our webpage! 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. Back to top |
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Classical Indian Dances in Focus September 28 September 29 September 29 October 4 - 5 Back to top |
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