UBC’s International Academic Community
St. John’s College (SJC) has been an academic home for international and cultural exchange and community-building for graduate students, academic visitors and the UBC community since its founding in 1997. SJC’s motto, “The World Around Our Table,” reflects our community charter and our goal of sharing meals and conversation as a way of “Bringing People Together to Make the World Better.”
We seek to inspire a global vision and foster a spirit of community among our fellows through multicultural education, intercultural understanding,
and international exchange.
St. John’s College Community Charter
MOTTO
The World Around Our Table
GOAL
Bringing people together to make the world better.
MISSION
We seek to inspire a global vision and foster a spirit of community among our residents and alumni through multicultural education, intercultural understanding, and international exchange. We cultivate lasting friendships across diverse backgrounds by dining together and creating a home away from home. We aspire to create an atmosphere of social and intellectual engagement through dialogues, lectures, workshops, and other activities. We are committed to enriching the intellectual and cultural life of the University, as well as welcoming and engaging with off-campus communities. We strive to embody the traditions of academic excellence and public service inherited from our founders, the alumni of St. John’s University Shanghai.
Johannean Windows in Time
Learn more about our rich heritage and Johannean journey from Shanghai, China to the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.
We are under construction for the next few years but we are still here building community at UBC as we prepare for residents in the new Lower Mall Precinct (LMP).
Our journey continues as St. John’s College will double in size in our new home in the Lower Mall Precinct and share our unique community with even more graduate students.
- Hot Lunch with Judy Rogers
Thursday, September 24
11:30 am to 1:00 pm
Make sure you are on our Hot Lunch Mailing list to receive your invitation!
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SJC Fellows Upcoming Gathering
- SJC Welcome Back: Waffles Around the World
SJC Welcome Back: Waffles Around the World 📅 Wednesday, September 9th – 5:00-7:00pm 📍 St. John’s College @ West Mall Annex 1933 West Mall, Vancouver – How to find us 🧇 Please Sign Up by Friday, Sept 4th.
- Recap of Richmond Night Market
It looks like SJCers are really into night markets! We had close to 50 people come out to enjoy the Richmond Night Market last weekend – students, alumni, staff, friends, and family. - Recap of the The Pines And Peace Gathering
Our first SJC Gathering was a walk through the trails of Pacific Spirit Park, led by SJC alumnus Abhijit Pandhari. During his time living at SJC, Abhijit’s hikes were a staple weekend and Early Start Orientation activity for SJC residents - Tribute to Dr. Shih Hsu Yu
Dr. Hsu, you live on in the spirits of all of those you touched at St. John’s College UBC. But we will miss you dearly.
