Dr. Richard Arias-Hernandez Receives Dean’s Award for Educational Leadership

Congratulations to our UBC Bachelor of Media Studies and UBC School of Information professor, Dr. Richard Arias-Hernandez, who has been awarded the Dean’s Award for Educational Leadership projects this year!⁣ ⁣

Dr. Richard Arias-Hernandez’s project focuses on developing an educational leadership methodology and instruments to work with faculty to conduct transformational audits of Indigenization & Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion of their course offerings. ⁣ ⁣

Read more about it in the Faculty of Arts website.

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The Routledge Companion to Cult Cinema by Dr. Ernest Mathijs

Our UBC Bachelor of Media Studies and Film Studies professor, Dr. Ernest Mathijs, recently published the book, The Routledge Companion to Cult Cinema. 

The book gives an overview of cult cinema and addresses the topic outside of Western cinema and re-balances gender perspectives, drawing attention to women filmmakers and stars and stressing how non-normativity is key to understanding cult cinema.

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Emerge Media Awards 2021: Congratulations on the achievements of our BMS students!

We are so proud to announce the achievements made by a number of our BMS students at the 2021 Emerge Media Awards!

Congratulations to our students Jane Diokpo, Katie Hoang, Lua Presidio, Katelyn Snell, and Elizabeth Wang!

Meet our students, and learn more about their work below.

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Hidden Gems: BMS First-Year Virtual Student Showcase

We’re excited to share that on April. 27, our Media Studies Peer & Academic Mentors published their year-end event Hidden Gems: BMS First-Year Virtual Student Showcase to showcase the talented, and multimedia works of our First-Year Media Studies students!

Enjoy each of the featured works of our First-Year students: Teann Lee, Dhra Patel, and Anna Shubina!

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ACA@UBC Panel Discussion: Documenting Injustice as it Unfolds
Apr. 30th, 2021, 10:00AM-12:00PM (PST)

This panel discussion will focus on documenting injustice as it unfolds from the perspective of archivists, records managers, and memory workers. Consideration will be given to how the collection, preservation, and access of records related to injustice in its many forms impact such concerns as privacy, accountability, and trauma, as well as how an ethics of care may shape the future of a more informed and involved profession.

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Workshops for Graduating Arts Students
May 4-8, 2021

UBC Faculty of Arts, in partnership with the Centre for Student Involvement and Careers, has developed a webinar series to help Graduating Arts Students prepare for life after graduation.⁣

You have the option of registering for each session individually or attending our Saturday Symposium. Learn more about the sessions and registration through the link below.

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Information Session: Minor in Informatics

May 12th, 2021, 3:00-4:00PM (PST)

Starting September 2021, UBC students will have the opportunity to creatively engage with applied technologies that complement their major areas of study and help them prepare for high-demand career opportunities in tech, data and information through the new Minor in Informatics.

In this new minor, you will develop essential skills in information and data literacy necessary for functioning in our digital world. Read more about it and attend the upcoming info session below.

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Shining A Light On Fading Ads
May 26th, 2021, 7:00PM (PST)

Sign up and attend the event "Shining A Light On Fading Ads," an illustrated talk presented by the Friends of The Vancouver City Archives!

This talk will illustrate a new augmented restoration project and technique invented by Portland-based light artist, Craig Winslow, coined by him as ‘Light Capsules’. Hear from Craig Winslow himself about his technique, his passion and some of his favourite completed projects around North America.

Read more about the event and RSVP through the link below.

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Anna Sale and Aminatou Sow on Talking About Hard Things
May 27th, 2021, 7:30PM (EST)

As the host of WNYC’s award-winning podcast Death, Sex, & Money, Anna Sale leads mind-expanding interviews with cultural luminaries and tells intimate, life-affirming stories about the topics that most of us are too squeamish, polite, or nervous to bring up.

Join Anna as she sits down with Aminatou Sow, host of the Call Your Girlfriend podcast and co-author of the bestselling book Big Friendship, to discuss her anticipated new book Let’s Talk About Hard Things.

More information is available below.

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The Pender Guy Radio Collective, 1976-1981: The Reunion Show
May 29th, 2021, 12.00PM–1.30PM (PST)

The Pender Guy radio collective grew out of a wave of Chinese Canadian youth activism in the early 1970s and explored issues related to Chinese-Canadian identity, history, politics, and art. As part of this year's Literasian festival, members of the Pender Guy will share their memories on the show and play some of their favourite segments from the tapes.

For more information on the event please visit the website below.

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MOA Shop Emerging Indigenous Artist Contest
Deadline: April 30th, 2021

Are you an emerging Indigenous artist, between 15 and 25 years old, with a story to tell? Submit a design that expresses your identity, and the MOA Shop will help share it with the world. The winning artwork will be printed on a t-shirt and sold and promoted exclusively through the MOA Shop for one year. The winner will receive both a $250 prize and royalties from every sale.

We look forward to receiving your artwork!

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Apply for the BC Arts Council Scholarship
Deadline: April 30th, 2021

The BC Arts Council Scholarship Program supports the development of B.C.’s rich diversity of future artists and arts and cultural practitioners. Awards of up to $6,000 per year are available to B.C. residents to attend full-time post-secondary arts training or to pursue high school half-day dance programs.

Check out the eligibility requirement and the application procedure through the link below. If you would like advice on applying, you can contact our BMS Program Chair, Prof. Christine D'Onofrio.

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Apply for Student Directed Seminar
Application Deadline: May 7th, 2021

If you are an upper-year undergraduate student (in your 3rd year or beyond) you are eligible to coordinate a Student Directed Seminar. UBC students can register in two Student Directed Seminars during their degree: once as Coordinator and once as a participant.

View a full listing of current and past seminars below. Applications for seminars running in Academic Year 2021-22 are now being accepted until May 7, 2021.

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Hot Docs Podcast Development Lab
Deadline: May 13th, 2021, 11:59PM (PST)

Together with Inspirit Foundation, Hot Docs is thrilled to announce the launch of a new year-round Podcast Development Lab serving BIPOC creators based in Canada.

Each project will also receive a $1,000 creator grant to support the development of their work. Learn more about this opportunity below.

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UBC Orientation Leaders
Deadline: May 16th, 2021

Imagine UBC is the university’s biggest back-to-school event, welcoming thousands of students to the University. The day is full of exciting opportunities to meet others and learn about learning at UBC.

Orientation Leaders guide a small group of new students through their Imagine UBC experience, and help build an engaged community of new-to-UBC students. Read more about the opportunity in the link below.
 

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UBC Peer Programs
Deadline: May 16th, 2021

Get involved as a student leader on campus and give back to fellow students. Programs include Arts Peer Academic Coaches, Wellness Peer Coaches, Reading Week Peer Leader, Career Peer Coaches, and more! Improve your UBC student experience and build valuable leadership skills.

Check out the list of Peer Programs below and read more about each position.

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