Public Lecture: Foreign Femininity and Masculinity in Japanese Translation with Dr. Momoko Nakamura
October 1, 2021, 5pm-6pm 

Department of Asian Studies is holding an online public lecture with Dr. Momoko Nakamura, a Professor of English at Kanto Gakuin University, Japan, on Foreign Femininity and Masculinity in Japanese Translation. Dr. Momoko Nakamura examines the occurrences of feminine and masculine features in the wide range of media discourse (Nakamura 2013).

Dr. Momoko Nakamura’s research interest includes linguistic construction of gendered, sexualized identity and discursive formation of gendered styles.

RSVP and read more about Dr. Momoko Nakamura and her upcoming lecture below.

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Featuring Asian Studies Prof. Christopher Rea: TikTok University — Can TikTok be a Tool for Teachers and Students?
October 4, 2021, 3pm - 4:30pm 

What are the opportunities and risks - professional and personal - of TikTok for teachers, students, researchers, postdocs, and others in higher education? Academics, who have been using social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook, and academia.edu for years, are now increasingly becoming TikTok creators, some garnering hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of likes.

What have they found are the opportunities and limitations of the TikTok platform for promoting learning and knowledge? What should you know if you’re considering becoming a TikTok professor?
Join a diverse panel of academic TikTok creators as they share their advice. 

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Job Search Strategies for Arts Students: Networking, the Hidden Job Market and Interviews Skills
October 5, 2021, 4pm - 5:30pm 

Having difficulties in job searching and networking?

Explore how the hidden job market can boost your job search and build your network for jobs during or after your Arts degree, and learn effective strategies to maximize your interview preparation. Learn how to tell your story in resumes, cover letters, interview skills, job search strategies, and more.

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West Coast Virtual Fairs
October, 5 - October, 7 2021, 11am - 4pm 

Connect with over 180 employers, graduate schools, and charities at this one-of-a-kind virtual event.

Being the first of its kind in British Columbia, West Coast Virtual Fair is a collaboration between the University of British Columbia (UBC), Simon Fraser University (SFU), and the University of Victoria (UVic). These three institutions are pleased to offer students and alumni another exciting opportunity to connect with hundreds of employers and graduate schools at the Career, Volunteer, and Graduate Schools event this fall.

The event will take place on a virtual fair platform called Eventus. Explore exhibitor booths to learn more about their organizations and their opportunities.

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Arts Career Conversations: The Art of Entrepreneurship
October 6, 2021, 5:30pm - 6:30pm 

Are you a student interested in entrepreneurship?

From small businesses, to startups, to side-hustles, the entrepreneurial mindset is essential to the future of work and can lead to thriving and flexible career paths.

The Art of Entrepreneurship, the first Arts Career Conversation of 2021/22, will bring together a diverse panel of Arts alumni who have found success as small business owners, as independent contractors and through other entrepreneurial ventures. Hear practical advice and hard-won wisdom to help you craft your own career path and begin your plan for life after graduation.

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You Be Seen
Toronto Reel Asian Int’l Film Festival Presents a UBC Alumni Showcase
October, 8  - October, 15, 2021 

Join us for a special virtual screening of three films by emerging UBC alumni filmmakers.

From a director peeling back the layers of her relationship with her father through animation, to a young Chinese girl’s dreams of playing ice hockey, and a superfan’s mission to find her childhood basketball hero, each of these films is a unique showcase of contemporary Asian Canadian cinema.

A live virtual panel discussion featuring the filmmakers from this showcase will take place on Wednesday, October 13th.
 

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Shadows, Strings & Other Things
Until December 31st 2021 

An Immersive Online Exhibit! Enter the virtual gallery and experience Shadows, Strings & Other Things: The Enchanting Theatre of Puppets.

This award-winning virtual exhibit on the art of puppetry and storytelling, based on the temporary exhibition at the Museum of Anthropology (May 16 – October 14, 2019) curated by Dr. Nicola Levell, is now available in an immersive online format along with many added features and learning activities including: Teaching Kits, Podcasts, Videos and more!

Discover over 230 unique, hand-crafted puppets, from Asia, Europe, and the Americas which have been organized over five theatrical staged areas. 

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Media Studies Student Association is Hiring!
Deadline: October 1st, 2021

• Want to get involved in your student association?
• Would you like to gain new skills while having fun?
• Interested in building community with the BMS cohorts?

Your Media Studies Student Association is hiring for First Year/AUS Representative, Events Assistant, and Content Creator! Work closely with a group of BMS students across all cohorts to help organize events and build community within the program!
 

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Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) Fund
Deadline: October 14th, 2021

• Are you a community group working with UBC on a shared project?
• Are you a UBC faculty member, staff or student seeking funding for your community partner?

Community-University Engagement Support (CUES) is a competitive funding program that provides successful recipients at eligible community organizations in British Columbia the funds to build partnerships and pursue shared projects with UBC. A total of $500,000 is available for the 2021 competition, paid directly to community partners.

Find funding streams, application guide and deadlines with the link below. 

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Job Posting - Digital Marketing Intern at Rallius
Deadline: October 21st, 2021

Rallius, is seeking applications from eligible candidates for the role of Digital Marketing Intern.

Rallius is a fintech company whose mission is to create a more sustainable, equal and just world.
The Digital Marketing Intern, working alongside the creative and marketing teams, will lead research projects on competitors and target audiences, and contribute to the growth of the brand’s channels of distribution by planning, creating and curating content to promote Rallius’ products.

The job is a full-time virtual position with a weekly commitment of 40-hours a week.

Visit UBC Careers Online job posting for more information and apply by Thursday, October 21, 2021. 

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Connect to Community Grant
Deadline: October 29th, 2021

The Connect to Community Grant (C2C) offers UBC undergraduate and master's degree students the opportunity to create and implement a meaningful project in partnership with a local not-for-profit community organization. Designed as an accessible introduction to the grants experience, the C2C grant strives to be a dynamic learning opportunity.

Applicants can request funds between $200 and $1500 for their proposed project which must be completed within 4 months of receiving funds.

Learn more about what the grant can fund on Connects to Community Grant website.

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