January 15, 2026 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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2026 Capstone Lecture with Dr. Don Baker: A Tale of Three Brothers The Capstone Lectures at the Department of Asian Studies recognize the retirement from teaching of professors of the Department. They are an occasion to hear from faculty members—who have, in many cases, taught and researched for decades at UBC—explaining questions that have inspired their career-defining studies. This year's lecture – to be held on January 30 – features our Professor in Korean History and Civilization, Dr. Don Baker. Hear how three brothers made their mark on Korean history and how their lives offer insight into life in Korea during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. |
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UBC Cantonese Students Explore Local History at Britannia Shipyards On November 22, 2025, 30 students and three instructors from the UBC Cantonese Language Program participated in a cultural field trip to the Britannia Shipyards National Historic Site. The visit featured a Cantonese-language guided tour, allowing students to engage with Cantonese in an authentic community setting while deepening their understanding of the historical and cultural landscapes of Metro Vancouver. 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 December. |
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Call for Papers: Margins, Metaphor, and Medium: Subaltern Voices in East Asia The McGill Graduate Students’ Society for East Asian Studies is delighted to invite submissions for their upcoming graduate symposium, “Margins, Metaphor, and Medium: Subaltern Voices in East Asia," which takes place on April 24, 2026. Submissions from graduate students across all disciplines and institutions are welcome. The deadline for abstract submissions is January 20. Call for Submissions: Emory Journal of Asian Studies The Emory Journal of Asian Studies, an undergraduate academic journal dedicated to the study of Asia, is now accepting submissions for their Spring 2026 issue. The journal accepts academic research of any discipline regarding the study of Asia. Papers written as class assignments are also welcome. Submit by February 1. Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism Enhancement Fund – Faculty & Staff Stream The StEAR Enhancement Fund is designed to support initiatives that advance broad campus equity and anti-racism goals and priorities aligned with UBC’s StEAR Framework and Roadmap for Change. UBC faculty and staff are invited to apply for the latest round of Strategic Equity & Anti-Racism (StEAR) Enhancement Fund. Get up to $10,000 to catalyze projects that advance equity and anti-racism. Apply by February 8. Apply to become a Sustainability Ambassador The Sustainability Ambassadors program is a unique learning and leadership experience for students interested in community-engaged learning and sustainability. The program connects students with community partners to work collaboratively to drive engagement and increase awareness in sustainability, wellbeing and climate justice issues. This volunteer opportunity is open to UBC undergraduate and graduate students in all programs (no previous experience in sustainability is required). Apply by February 9. Call for Submissions: The International Art Competition 2025-26 The Centre for Migration Studies International Art Competition 2025-26 invites emerging and established visual artists to submit artworks for this year’s competition, with two prizes to be awarded by the jury. This year’s theme is Borders and Crossings, broadly defined. We invite submissions that highlight how migrants cross not only physical borders but also identity, political, and other social borders. Submit by 5:00pm PT on February 16. Back to top |
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Writing a Grant Proposal: Crafting a Compelling Research Story January 21 January 21 Accessible Comics & Blindness Arts: An Understanding Through Comics Exhibition Until January 31 Indigenous Initiatives Evaluation Series (apply by Jan 19) February 3 - 24 Building a writing habit for grad students February 4 Back to top |
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