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Kids Take Over UBC at Asian Library

By phchow on February 2, 2026

The Asian Library team is excited to welcome you and your family to campus on Sunday, February 15, from 10am to 4pm. This year’s theme, Pop of Light – Seasons in Asia, is presented in collaboration with the Nitobe Memorial Garden. Visitors can enjoy a …

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A Legacy of Ink 墨韻傳承

By phchow on January 9, 2026

Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026           Time: 1:30-3:30 PMLocation: UBC Asian Centre Auditorium (1871 West Mall, Vancouver)Admission: Free Join us for an inspiring exploration of the legacy of Chines…

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Gift-wrapping with care: Highlights from our workshop “Planet-Friendly Wrapping: Folding Furoshiki for Sustainable Gift-Giving”

By phchow on December 10, 2025

On November 19, the Asian Library welcomed members of the UBC and local community for a hands-on celebration of culture, creativity, and sustainability through the Japanese art of furoshiki fabric wrapping. Thanks to generous support of the UBC Inspiri…

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Planet-Friendly Wrapping: Folding Furoshiki for Sustainable Gift-Giving

By phchow on October 28, 2025

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Open Access Week: Who Owns our Knowledge?

By cIRcle Office on October 20, 2025

Photo courtesy: Hanne Pearce (CC BY-NC 2.0) This year’s Open Access Week theme – “Who Owns Our Knowledge?” – speaks to the rapid and significant disruption underway in the current open access landscape, requiring nuanced discussion in regards to ownership, control, permissions, and equality. Open UBC and UBC Library are offering numerous free events that […]

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