Discover how Arts faculty in UBC Political Science,UBC Asian Studies, UBC History, and UBC French, Hispanic and Italian Studies are planning to approach teaching migration, diaspora, and globalization in the new Ways of Knowing degree requirement! Learn more: l8r.it/x78a

John Roosa UBC History reviews 'Workers and Democracy: The Indonesian Labour Movement, 1949–1957', by John Ingleson academic.oup.com/ehr/advance-ar… NUS Press

Dr. Anne Murphy from University of British Columbia, Canada is chaired the first Plenary Session "Importance of Regional History" at the International Lyallpur History Conference (26th August, 2024). Bank Alfalah Interloop Limited

It's September! Here's what's on at IRSHDC this month. For more details on offerings in the lead-up to Orange Shirt Day, check out our online Orange Shirt Day Hub: irshdc.ubc.ca/orange-shirt-d… 🧡

Explore the complexities of disaster narratives surrounding Haiti during “Re-Framing Disaster Narratives around Haiti” with Dr. Cécile Accilien. Join us and UBC Lat Am Studies on Sept 19, 4-6 PM at Buchanan Tower 726. Register now: migration.ubc.ca/events/event/r…

Congratulations to the five Arts faculty who were elected as new Royal Society of Canada Fellows and Members: Dr. Dylan Robinson, Dr. Barbara Dancygier, Dr. Azim Shariff, Dr. Edward Slignerland, and Dr. Heidi Tworek. Read more: l8r.it/XQr4

How do geopolitical tensions affect policies towards Chinese-Americans and Chinese-Canadians? Henry Yu (UBC History) joins National Committee on U.S.-China Relations to unravel the links between immigration, integration, and China-focused legislation in Canada and the United States. ▶️Watch:

Join us for "Not Your China Doll: A Conversation on Anna May Wong, the First Asian American Film Star" with author Katie Gee Salisbury and Dr. Mila Zuo on Thursday, Oct 3 @ 2:30 PM in BuTo 323. Register here: forms.gle/GqS5rTfNsJURMj…

“History is not singular, nor is it always prevalent. The past is a combination of structures, contingencies, and our agency,” says Dr. Leo K. Shin (UBC History UBC Asian Studies UBC HKSI). Read the full editorial feature i the link below. history.ubc.ca/news/alchemizi…

The Faculty of Arts is welcoming several new faculty members this year. Meet some of the new profs, get to know what they’re working on, and why they’re excited to be at UBC: l8r.it/W9fF

Learn about Dr. Shin's journey to becoming a historian of China, and his career advice for students.

Congratulations to Dr. Anne Murphy and Dr.Tamara Myers , who were each awarded a SSHRC Insight Grant! Read about their respective research projects in our announcement, hot off the press. history.ubc.ca/news/sshrc-mur…

Join author Katie Gee Salisbury for a talk Oct 3 about her new biography of Chinese American film star Anna May Wong, NOT YOUR CHINA DOLL, moderated by Dr. Mila Zuo, followed by a Q&A. Books will be available for purchase. There's still time to register: forms.gle/ZJCpgp7gZNkTfp…

Join us for the 2024 Rudolf Vrba Memorial Lecture on Nov 19th at 5:00 pm PT. This lecture, entitled "Jewish History and Theresienstadt: How should we write a history of prisoner society?,” features Dr. Anna Hájková (University of Warwick). history.ubc.ca/events/event/2…

This November, IRSHDC is proud to announce a new exhibit - Larry Loyie: Writing is Healing. The exhibition is open to the public on NOVEMBER 5, and we are hosting a MEET & GREET with Larry’s co-author and partner CONSTANCE BRISSENDEN!

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Prof. Timothy Cheek (SPPGA; UBC History) discusses Chinese politician Wang Huning’s 1992 examination of how China's leaders navigated the maintenance of political order during pronounced social and economic reformation. Read more via The New York Times: nyti.ms/3YU2mVZ

Hear from new Royal Society of Canada member Dr. Heidi Tworek (UBC History UBC SPPGA) as she discusses her research on the impact of new media technologies on democracy. Read more about Dr. Tworek and other Arts faculty who joined the RSC in 2024: arts.ubc.ca/news/royal-soc…