Dr. John Culbert Reflects on Higher Education, Historic Times and His New Book, Proximities
In a recent blog post with Liverpool University Press, Dr. John Culbert explores the enduring crisis of the American higher education system and considers how scholarship can respond to it.
Why Does Place and Power Matter? Q&A with Drs. David Gaertner and Linc Kesler
Drs. David Gaertner and Linc Kesler discuss the importance of being able to comprehend the systems of power at play, social relations with Indigenous Peoples, structures of inequality, and how diverse cultural identities and communities are interwoven across time and traditional borders.
2025 Faculty of Arts Reading List ft. Books by Drs. Anger, Culbert, Frank, Kesler and Wasserman
This year, UBC Arts scholars have published books covering a fascinating range of topics — from the ethical debates surrounding medical assistance in dying and the impact of GenAI on learning, to the hidden histories of African American blues, and even the surprising role of stray cats in city communities.
Dr. Danielle Wong Celebrates Among Colleagues at Dean’s Awards Recognition Reception
On May 20, 2025, the Faculty of Arts Dean’s Office hosted an awards recognition reception, bringing together faculty members celebrated for their outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and learning.
Dr. Mo Pareles Awarded 2025 Margaret Wade Labarge Prize
Congratulations to Dr. Mo Pareles for being awarded the 2025 Margaret Wade Labarge Prize from the Canadian Society of Medievalists, in recognition of their monograph, Nothing Pure: Jewish Law, Christian Supersession, and Bible Translation in Old English.
Dr. J. Logan Smilges Awarded 2024/2025 Dean of Arts Faculty Research Award
Congratulations to Dr. J. Logan Smilges, one of six professors selected as recipients of the 2024/2025 Dean of Arts Faculty Research award.
Dr. Kimberly Bain Awarded 2025/2026 Eccles Institute Visiting Fellowship
Congratulations to Dr. Kimberly Bain on being awarded the 2025/2026 Eccles Institute Visiting Fellowship to support her research on colonial geological imaginaries and colonial interventions in the Caribbean.