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News and Announcements
19th U of C Chinese Speech Contest
The University of Calgary Chinese Program successfully hosted the 19th Chinese Speech Contest, coordinated by Professor Emei Wang
Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration 2024
The University of Calgary’s Chinese Program hosted its annual Mid-Autumn Festival on September 20, 2024. This year’s celebration brought together students and faculty members for an afternoon of performances, hands-on cultural activities, and mooncake and tea tasting.
2024-2025 List of LRC initiatives and How to Apply
LRC Initiatives: Research, Teaching, Community Engagement
Class of 2024: Syntax and coding and singing — oh my! Following her passions leads one student to unexpected opportunities
Lauryn Anderson merged a love of computer science and linguistics into a combined degree in the faculties of science and art
Think Ink 10 - Calligraphy Event with Professional Calligrapher Mami Humphreys
On a cozy afternoon on March 12, 30 students were filled with fun and enthusiasm to learn the art of Japanese calligraphy at Think Ink 10.
The 33rd Alberta Japanese Speech Contest 2024
Four prizes were won by UofC students with inspiring speeches in this year’s Japanese Speech Contest.
In the Media
In the News Mung Ting Chung, School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in CityNews Halifax
5 Things you need to know about the Year of the Snake
In the News Safaneh Neyshabouri, Philosophy/School of Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in The Globe and Mail, in
Alberta tables legislation regulating pronouns in school, gender in sports, limiting access to health care
In the News Darin Flynn, Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in CTV News
Drake, Kendrick Lamar beef's unlikely Calgary connection
In the News Ben Whaley, Languages, Linguistics, Literatures and Cultures, in CBC News
Does Netflix's Avatar prove that good live-action adaptations are impossible?
In the News Darin Flynn, SLLLC, in Newsweek
Woman Wanting To Sing N-Word While Listening to Rap Sparks Fierce Debate
In the News Lloyd Sciban, Professor Emeritus, SLLLC, in Calgary Herald
City council approves Tomorrow's Chinatown cultural and development plan

Confluence of Transnational Buddhism and Buddhist Studies
Learn Leslie Kawamura’s role in fostering transnational networks and navigating global currents in Buddhism and its study.
Feb. 27, 3 p.m.
Social Science 527
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