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UBC Himalaya Program Launch: Sunny Evening Reception

UBC Himalaya Program Launch: Sunny Evening Reception

The UBC Himalaya Program Launch Reception at MOA’s Haida House brought together almost 70 diverse faculty, students, and community members in timely, interdisciplinary dialogue. The event provided an opportunity to honour and introduce the many people who have made the Himalaya Program possible.

Dr. Mira Mishra: A Brave Presentation About Women’s Experiences

Dr. Mira Mishra: A Brave Presentation About Women’s Experiences

Dr. Mira Mishra wove together research and personal narratives to explicate connections between patriarchy and Nepali society’s response to menstruation. She outlined the intergenerational changes in traditions and understandings of menstruation among women in Nepal.

Dr. Chaitanya Mishra: A Talk that Transcended Disciplinary and Regional Boundaries

Dr. Chaitanya Mishra: A Talk that Transcended Disciplinary and Regional Boundaries

In this very well-attended lecture, Dr. Chaitanya Mishra tied his examination of Nepal’s recent political history to trends and dynamics on a global scale, resulting in a presentation and subsequent discussion that transcended disciplinary and regional boundaries. Topics covered included agrarian change, the role of remittances in shaping political transformation, and the role of geopolitics in Nepal’s transition to democracy.