February 06, 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 • Upcoming Events • Event Recap • Asian Library News • Opportunities • On & Off-Campus Events |
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An Invitation to UBC UCCS 3MT 2025 Semi-finals, February 1-28, 2025 The Chinese Language Program in the Department of Asian Studies, UBC, is pleased to announce that UBC Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies (UCCS 3MT 2025, Semifinals) will be held on Canvas from February 1-28, 2025. Presenters will give 3-minute presentations on pre-taped videos posted on the Canvas website of the conference. The theme of this year’s conference is Weaving Memories. We encourage students of Chinese literature to pull apart the threads of Chinese literature and culture, to unravel its myths and texture, and to ponder the ways in which memory, tradition, and the act of reading shape one another. |
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Swim Upstream: 2024 Asian Studies Language Symposium on Innovative Practice in Learning Outcome, Teaching Pedagogy, and Student Engagement in University Language Courses On December 13, 2024, the inaugural Asian Studies Language Symposium brought together educators and experts from the Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, and Japanese Language Programs for a truly inspiring event. With the theme "Swim Upstream", the symposium pushed the boundaries of traditional language teaching, emphasizing student engagement, creative pedagogy, and meaningful learning outcomes. The event was filled with fresh ideas and dynamic discussions with a shared passion for language education that united both experienced lecturers and enthusiastic students. Back to top |
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Call for Applications: 2025 Wutai International and Intensive Program on Buddhist Studies This intensive program is sponsored and organized by The Wutai Shan Institute of Buddhism and Eastern Asian Culture 五臺山東方佛教文化研究院 in Shanxi, China, co-organized by the From the Ground Up project based at the University of British Columbia, Tsinghua Institute for Ethics and Religions Studies (IERS) 清華大學倫理與宗教研究院, and hosted by the Great Sage Bamboo Monastery 大聖竹林寺 at Mount Wutai 五臺山 in Shanxi, China. Lasting from June 17, 2025 to June 24, 2025, this program includes an international conference (June 18–19) and field visit (June 23). Application deadline is February 15. The Eighth Glorisun International Intensive Program on Buddhist Studies The Glorisun Global Network for Buddhist Studies, cordially invites applications for an international and intensive program on Buddhist Studies. This year’s program is hosted by the Centre d’études interdisciplinaires sur le bouddhisme (CEIB) and the Institut national des langues et civilisations orientales (Inalco), with administrative support from the Glorisun Network at Peking University and UBC, and the FROGBEAR project at UBC. Lasting from July 1 to 15, 2025, this program is composed of two segments (Segment 1 July 5–8, Segment 2 July 12–13), an intersegmental conference (July 9–10), a Youth Forum (July 11), and field visit (July 14). Application deadline is February 15. Sustainability Ambassadors Program is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 cohort Want to collaborate with local organizations and drive meaningful change in your community? Join the next cohort of Sustainability Ambassadors! A unique learning and leadership opportunity designed for students passionate about sustainability. Open to all undergraduate and graduate students! Apply by February 16. KxM Research to Impact Fellowship Program The Knowledge Exchange and Mobilization (KxM) Research to Impact Fellowship Program is an immersive seven-week training program that equips UBC grad students and postdocs with practical, marketable skills to support careers (within and beyond academia) that are focused on KxM. Fellows will bridge the gap between academic research and real-world impact by fostering collaboration with a community partner who will identify and present a pressing societal challenge. Apply by February 18. Applications Open: Wall Research Awards (Faculty) Wall Research Awards (Faculty) are available annually to UBC faculty members through the Peter Wall Legacy Fund, an endowment established by Peter Wall, to support research excellence at UBC and invest in those who will help move BC and the world forward. Notice of Intent (NOI) is due February 24, and the full application deadline is April 25. Applications Open: Wall Fellowships The Wall Fellowships aims to recognize UBC faculty who have made, and continue to make, outstanding contributions to research and institutional service at UBC, or at prior academic institutions, in the areas of sustainable urban development, water, energy, transportation infrastructure, environmental protection of oceans and waterfronts, and resource-intensive industry. Two Wall Fellowships of $1,000,000 are available annually to UBC faculty members. Notice of Intent (NOI) is due February 24, and the full application deadline is May 13. Call for Papers: The 9th Annual Hasekura International Symposium The 9th Annual Hasekura International Symposium will be focused on the metaphors and concepts of possession and dispossession. This symposium invites the consideration of such topics and related concerns, in an interdisciplinary environment. We invite scholars in all fields of the humanities and social sciences to join us and present their research and insights. Researchers interested in joining us and presenting their work at the symposium should send a proposed title and brief description (ca. 200 words) to ubchasekura2025@gmail.com by February 28. Applications Open: Wall Research Awards (Master’s and PhD students) Graduate awards, ranging in value from $25,000 (for Master’s students) to $30,000 (for PhD students), have been made available through the Peter Wall Legacy Fund, an endowment established by Peter Wall, for graduate students whose thesis/dissertation research relates to specific areas of interest. Apply by March 31. Back to top |
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