July 10, 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 • Event Recap • Asian Library News • Opportunities • On & Off-Campus Events |
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Dr. Sharalyn Orbaugh receives Foreign Minister of Japan’s Commendation On June 26, 2025, a ceremony was held to formally present the Foreign Minister of Japan’s Commendation to Professor Sharalyn Orbaugh, Head of the Department of Asian Studies. Professor Orbaugh has dedicated nearly four decades to the study of modern Japanese literature and popular culture. She was awarded this honour in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the promotion of Japanese studies in Canada. |
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Asian Studies courses to take in Winter 2025 Term 1! We're two months out from the start of term and Winter Session registration is in full swing! Check out our recommendations for Term 1 — no prerequisites are required, and courses are open to all UBC students across disciplines. Back to top |
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9th Annual Hasekura International Symposium held at UBC The 9th Annual Hasekura International Symposium was held in the Auditorium of the Asian Centre June 24 and 25, on the theme "Possession/Dispossession: Embodiment, Exorcism, Ownership, and Loss." The Hasekura League is a network of mostly European universities and Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan. UBC is one of only two North American members, and June's event was the first Hasekura symposium in Canada. The event was supported by Tohoku's Center for Integrated Japanese Studies and International Graduate Program in Japanese Studies, The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Program in Buddhism and Contemporary Society, and the Department of Asian Studies UBC. 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 June. |
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Call for Volunteers: 2025 Powell Street Festival Volunteer at the 49th Annual Powell Street Festival on August 2-3! The festival is a celebration of Japanese Canadian arts and culture that includes performances, exhibits, lots of Japanese food, and more! Volunteering is a fantastic opportunity to learn, meet new people, and foster diversity in Vancouver's arts and culture community. Apply as soon as possible. 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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