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Bridging cultures: Exploring Asian heritage in the classroom

Bridging cultures: Exploring Asian heritage in the classroom

In celebration of Asian Heritage Month, we’re shining a spotlight on the passionate professors behind two Arts courses that delve into the rich tapestry of Asian identity, history, and culture. 

Education through comics: Exploring the pedagogical value of comic art

Education through comics: Exploring the pedagogical value of comic art

Comics are a powerful tool for education, culture, and society. Visually engaging and accessible, they offer a unique way to present information. Our discussions with faculty and students explore the impact of this medium.

Workday Student 101

Workday Student 101

Welcome to Workday Student 101, your guide to the new system you will use throughout your academic journey for events like course planning, registration, adding or dropping courses, applying to graduate, and more. As a Faculty of Arts Student, you have access to technical and training support from within our Faculty. Our staff and faculty […]

Ways of Knowing Spotlight: Insights on climate change and sustainability

Ways of Knowing Spotlight: Insights on climate change and sustainability

From climate justice to sustainability efforts, how can the Ways of Knowing breadth requirements help you to gain more insight? Four Arts faculty members from Creative Writing, Economics, Political Science, and Information Studies shared what you can expect from their areas of study on climate change.

Viola Chao, Alancia Jeffery, and Kenneth Lao receive 2024 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community Award

Viola Chao, Alancia Jeffery, and Kenneth Lao receive 2024 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community Award

Viola Chao, Alancia Jeffery, and Kenneth Lao are recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Leader in the UBC Community Award

Ashley Haines, Hannah Stengler, and Trinity Stephens receive 2024 Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts Award

Ashley Haines, Hannah Stengler, and Trinity Stephens receive 2024 Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts Award

Ashley Haines, Hannah Stengler, and Trinity Stephens are recipients of the 2024 Outstanding Leader in the Faculty of Arts Award.

How I overcame my career anxiety: My journey with the Arts Career Design Studio

How I overcame my career anxiety: My journey with the Arts Career Design Studio

Aatisha Avasthi, a third-year Arts student majoring in psychology and minoring in English Literature, reflects on how the Arts Career Design Studio—a program for Arts students to craft a meaningful path through their degree—has helped her discover her confidence and shaped her career goals.

Photo of students and Dr. Peterson in Washington, D.C. for Scholars At Risk's Student Advocacy Days on March 2024. The students and Dr. Peterson and standing in front of the USA Capitol/

Human Rights Collective: How Dr. Jenny Peterson and ORICE are empowering change

The Office of Regional and International Community Engagement and political science professor Dr. Peterson celebrate their successful collaboration on the Human Rights Collective, Scholars at Risk advocacy, and the Scholars In Prison project.

Recognizing Graduating Student Leaders in the Class of 2024

Recognizing Graduating Student Leaders in the Class of 2024

Introducing the inspiring group of students who have impacted communities within Arts, at UBC, and beyond.

Beyond words: Learning Swahili as a path to global understanding

Beyond words: Learning Swahili as a path to global understanding

This Spring, Arts Multilingual Week returns to celebrate multilingualism through a series of events, performances, and showcases featuring students, scholars, and community members. Following its successful run of events in October 2022, Arts Multilingual Week makes a comeback with its most anticipated events and more!