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Hakka Living Library: Long Journeys and New Meanings 

By antheakm on September 29, 2026

This event offers an opportunity to discover the rich heritage of the Hakka 客家 (guest families) and their enduring contributions across generations and continents. Today, Hakka culture is celebrated and recognized worldwide through its language, mounta…

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Join us for the 15th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee

By phoebe chan on September 24, 2026

We’re getting ready to kick off the 15th annual UBC Library United Way Spelling Bee on Thursday, October 15. UBC faculty, staff and students are invited to create a team of  four to 10 people and compete for the win in this annual cross-campus event to raise awareness for the United Way. Date: Thursday, October […]

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UBC Library Crawl 2026

By Library Communications on August 21, 2026

New students are invited to join the UBC Library Crawl throughout the month of September and visit library locations across the UBC Vancouver campus. Pick up a map at the UBC Library Imagine Day booth on September 8 or from any library circulation desk until supplies run out. As you visit each branch, collect stamps […]

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Event Recap: A conversation with Kanako Nishi and Allison Markin Powell 

By antheakm on May 7, 2026

On Friday, April 24th, acclaimed Japanese author Kanako Nishi sat down with translator Allison Markin Powell and UBC Asian Studies professor Christina Laffin for a conversation about her recently translated novel, Sakura. Originally published in Japane…

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