Call for Submissions: UBC Scandinavian and Nordic Studies Undergraduate Journal 2020-21
The Scandinavian and Nordic Cultural Association is publishing their first Undergraduate Student Journal. Submissions are now open until the 22nd of February.
Full Program Available for Term 2 Sawchen/Ziegler Lecture Series
The comprehensive Sawchen/Ziegler Lecture Series program is now available for Winter 2020 Term 2.
CENES Welcomes New Department Head
The CENES Department is thrilled to welcome our incoming Department Head, Dr. David Gramling, who will begin the position on January 1, 2021.
Dr. Kumar Presents at Virtual Kristallnacht Commemoration
Dr. Uma Kumar was a guest speaker on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the virtual Kristallnacht Commemoration and Shabbat Service held for the Solel Congregation in Mississauga, Ontario.
Dr. Nijdam Organizes Roundtables for International Comic Arts Forum
Dr. Biz Nijdam is co organizing a series of virtual roundtables as part of her work for the International Comic Arts Forum.
Recordings from Nora Krug Virtual Events Now Available
The Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies was delighted to participate in a virtual event series with the award-winning author Nora Krug from October 27 to 29, 2020. Recordings from two of the talks are now available to view.
Full Program Available for Term 1 Sawchen/Ziegler Lecture Series
The comprehensive Sawchen/Ziegler Lecture Series program is now available for Winter 2020 Term 1. Unless otherwise noted, the recording of each lecture will be made available on cIRcle after the live virtual event.
CENES Department Launches New Sawchen Lecture Series
This brand new annual series features scholarly talks that shed light on current and historical topics related to Slavic Studies.
CENES Statement on Racial Justice
The Department of Central, Eastern, and Northern European Studies (CENES) declares its solidarity with all who have taken a clear stand against anti-Black racism, police brutality, and white supremacy in Canada, the United States, and around the world.
Winter 2020 Course: CENS 201 004 (“European Magic Tales”)
Students will read and watch works from and inspired by German, Scandinavian, and Slavic folk and fairy tales to come to a better understanding of magic’s existence in the world, its origins, functions, and potential.