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On writing and translating Sakura: A conversation with Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell 

By phchow on April 7, 2026

Join Dr. Christina Laffin, associate professor of Japanese literature, for a conversation with Kanako Nishi and book translator Allison Markin Powell to discuss what the translation of Nishi’s bestselling novel, Sakura, means in the context of the risi…

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Vibrant Vaisakhi: A Celebration of Spirit and Harvest

By phchow on April 7, 2026

Vaisakhi (or Baisakhi), typically celebrated on April 13 or 14, marks the spring harvest. It is a time for farmers to give thanks for an abundant harvest and pray for future prosperity. The festival is celebrated by the Sikh community in India and acro…

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New Books at the Asian Library (March 2026)

By phchow on April 1, 2026

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KPop and Demons in the Asian Library Collection

By phchow on March 10, 2026

The Asian Library is featuring two displays on “Pop Culture Across Asia” (upper floor) and “Demons in Japanese and Korean Contexts” (ground floor). These displays were installed just in time for Kids Take Over UBC 2026 and are inspired by the hugely po…

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New Books at the Asian Library (February 2026)

By phchow on March 3, 2026

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Lunar New Year Celebration at the Nest – Event Recap

By phchow on February 27, 2026

On February 11, the Asian Library joined the AMS and the Department of Asian Studies in celebrating Lunar New Year 2026 at the Nest. As part of the celebration, we hosted a pop-up library featuring a selection of Great Reads novels, picture books, grap…

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New Books at the Asian Library (January 2026)

By phchow on February 4, 2026

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Intrepid Sisters on the Move II

By Chelsea Shriver on December 24, 2025

Guest blogger and E-Records Manager Barbara Towell retraces the route taken by sisters Clara and Kitty Wilson on their annual bicycle trip on Vancouver Island.

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Intrepid Sisters on the Move

By Chelsea Shriver on July 9, 2025

Guest blogger and E-Records Manager Barbara Towell retraces the route taken by sisters Clara and Kitty Wilson on their annual bicycle trip on Vancouver Island.

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It’s the Cream of the Crop!

By Jacky Lai on June 9, 2025

Co-op student Gabriella Cigarroa shares some highlights from the newly processed B.C. Dairy Historical Society collection.

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