UBC Student Association of Sinology is Here!
UBC Student Association of Sinology (USAS), UBC 漢學社 in Chinese, is here to provide a media platform for encouraging and discussing research in Chinese culture and various forms of creative writing. Within the diverse community at UBC, USAS hopes to attract students of different backgrounds and promote a deeper understanding of Chinese culture.
One of our major programs is the “USAS Ezine” scheduled for a weekly publication. Please consider subscribing and connecting with us on WeChat. You are also welcome to contribute to our Ezine through any literary form. We hope that under our efforts and your support, USAS will expand to greater potential and gain more influence in the future by having our own cultural brand.
Additionally, many of us already witnessed the success of our first Undergraduate Conference of Chinese Studies (UCCS) in 2020. Our presenters at UCCS 2020 left a significant mark in the research field of Chinese literature. Based on this success, USAS will plan and organize the second UCCS (in-person) in 2022. We will keep everyone updated on information related to the conference, and we encourage everyone to register!
Now allow us, the core team members, to introduce ourselves ~
President: Angela Gao
Hi everyone. My name is Angela (Anqi) Gao and I’m from Shanghai, China. I had recently graduated from UBC with a BA degree in economics and am currently continuing my graduate study in Food and Resources Economics at UBC. I’m very honored to be the president of the UBC Student Association of Sinology again. I have an ESFJ personality and strive for perfection and efficiency when I’m working. I’m also a cat person and love reading and traveling.
If you are interested in Chinese literature or Chinese culture, please don’t feel hesitated to join us. Hope to meet you soon on campus.
Chair of the English Communications Department: Ran Wang
Hello everyone. My name is Ran Wang, a fourth year UBC student majoring in international relations. I am honored to be the leader of the English Communications Department in the UBC Student Association of Sinology. I am very interested in inter-cultural communications and hope in the following year can bring more contributions to the association along this side. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, and photography. Looking forward to meeting all of you on campus soon!
Chair of the Chinese Writing Department: Theresa Xu
Hi everyone. My name is Theresa Xu (she/her/hers) and currently in charge of the Chinese Writing Department of the UBC Student Association of Sinology. I am a third-year Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies major because of my intense obsession with history, language, and religion in antiquity. I am also fond of the cross-marginal communication between various civilizations. Thus, Chinese literature and culture are significant parts of my life. In my daily life, I am a plant-lover, a city-walker and a Latin learner, please feel free to contact me if you love gardening and discovering interesting urban corners.
Chair of the Event Planning Department: Carrie Huang
Hello, I am Carrie Huang, a second-year student who is major in International Relations and minor in Asian Language and Culture. I am the Chair of Event Department in UBC Sinology Club and responsible for arranging events of the club. My hobby is reading books and swimming. I love Chinese classical poems and I am also interested in studying Chinese literature, history, culture and society. I hope that we can provide opportunities to those who are willing to learn more knowledge about Chinese culture and want to make friends. It’s my pleasure to share stories, happiness and values to every member with pursuing a diverse and inclusive community.
Chair of the Graphic Design Department: Kayla Ren
Hi there! My name is Kayla Ren, and I am a fourth year BFA Visual Arts student at UBC. I’m from Shanghai. I am obsessed with everything related to aesthetics. In my spare time, I like to post my artworks and life vlogs on my social accounts. As an ESTJ, I’m super excited to meet you to explore more aesthetic matters!
I am mainly in charge of the graphic design department of UBC Student Association of Sinology. I’m glad to be able to share the beauty of Chinese culture with the public through graphic design at UBC Student Association of Sinology!
Chair of the Media Department: Nicole Liu
Hi everyone, I’m Yiyi (Nicole) Liu, a fourth year majored in Asian Area Study from the Northeast of China, Jilin Province. I’m currently the chair of the Media Department of USAS. I love travelling, cooking. I do play games in my free time, but I’m not very good at them and usually only play with friends.
Media Department is responsible for the operation of the UBC USAS applications, including WeChat, Weibo and Facebook. We are also in close contact with other departments of the USAS, and you can learn a lot of tips for running your media accounts. Come and join us!
President of the UCCS Organizing Committee: Alanna Lu
Hello everyone, my name is Alanna Lu, and I am the president of the UCCS Organizing Committee. I’m majoring in International Relations and minor in Asian Studies and it would be my fourth year in UBC. I really enjoy going outside to travel and explore new stuff, photography and vlog editing are my other hobbies, so I am also working on Facebook page and Xiaohongshu operation. Inter-culture Communication is my lifelong passion and I think the vanishing Chinese culture heritage deserve more recognition and protection. Last year, UCCS Organizing Committee has successfully planned the online semi-final competition and in-person final competition. For the coming year, I wish the conference can continue thriving with the UCCS Organizing Committee!
Chair of the Communication Department: Vera Huang
Hi everyone, my name is Vera Huang, and I am from the magic city of Shanghai. I am a fourth year in UBC Faculty of Arts, major in psychology and minor in Economics. I have a huge enthusiasm in outdoor activities including equestrian events, hiking. I also have a passion in Chinese classical poetry and literature which brought me to USAS. And now I am working as the manager of Communication Department.
Communication department is mainly in charge of the commercial contact between USAS and business investors or any other related public parties for brand endorsements, event partnerships and sponsorships. My personal goal is help on achieving the prosperity of USAS. And lastly, if you are interested in our club, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Chair of the Webpage Management Department: Frieza Wang
Hi everyone! My name is Frieza, from Jinan, China. I’m an integrated science student at UBC and currently I’m working as the manager of webpage management. Our department is mainly responsible for creating a simple and clear webpage of information about the UBC Student Association of Sinology (USAS) to increase its popularity and expand its audience.
The website of USSS serves as an important platform for the society to develop into a cultural and creative brand, and also serves as a platform for the society to promote and showcase its future activities, such as the second Academic Conference on Chinese Literature Studies (UCCS), to be held in 2022. Our department will also explore more diversified ways of publicity in the future, and we hope you will pay more attention and support.
Chair of the Micro Magazine editorial department : Lucky Zhang
Hello, everyone. I’m Zhang Yixin Lucky, the editor-in-chief of the Micro Magazine editorial department of UBC Student Association of Sinology. I come from Xi ‘an, Shaanxi Province, China, a quaint city with a long history. I am currently a senior in psychology at UBC. I am very happy to grow up with everyone in the club in the past year and the next year. I have a strong interest in traditional Chinese culture. I like to make handcrafts in daily life, such as sewing sachets. When I was ten years old, I passed grade ten on the piano. Now I practice the piano every day and also learn bamboo flute according to my own preference. When I was twelve years old, I passed the 13th level of folk dance, which is the highest level. Now I am learning classical dance. In my spare time, I will play video games or play script killing with my friends.
The Editorial Department of Micro Magazine mainly collects and publishes some articles related to Chinese culture, which can be the impression of a costume drama, the recommendation of a book, the introduction and sharing of a favorite ancient song, or the story behind a poem, etc. As long as you love traditional Chinese culture, as long as you hope to use Chinese characters to convey your love, as long as you have unrestrained imagination and strange ideas, then please use enthusiastically contribute!
Please be extra patient with us because we have just launched our club; we hope that we will have lots of time in the future to learn and improve together!
—— All members of USAS