UBC Library is hosting an exhibition and conference to commemorate the March 11 disasters in Japan. Retell, Rethink, Recover, which began on Feb. 20 and runs through April, consists of three phases on display in different parts of the Library system.
The Retell section highlights disaster prints and historical maps. Rethink includes materials gathered from members of the UBC community who were in Japan during the disasters, or otherwise impacted. Recover highlights Japan’s history of recovering from adversity, and includes information on the support between Canada and Japan during times of crisis.
A complementary display features portraits of earthquake survivors, a project sponsored by the Japan Foundation and cosmetics company Shiseido.
On March 10, a free one-day conference co-sponsored by UBC’s Dept. of Asian Studies will feature talks from scholars on Japan, and personal accounts from UBC students, faculty and alumni.
To register and for more information, visit http://asian.library.ubc.ca/2012/02/14/retell-rethink-recover/.
