If you want to find out more about our club, you are more than welcome to visit us during the UBC Clubdays (Sept. 20-22) inside the Student Union Building. We look forward to seeing you there!

What is UBCLE?

UBCLE = UBC Literature Etc.

UBC Literature Etc. is a non-profit student organization focusing on music, photography, film, literature, and fine arts. The unique publication of our semi-annual Chinese magazine, leMook, showcases our passion in arts through illustrative and literary works. Members have the opportunity to experience Vancouver and its culture through a contemporary perspective. Some past events include collaboration with the Vancouver International Film Festival, portrait photography in a studio environment with our own set creation, music and dance workshops, including an introduction to jazz/stomp/latino themes, and outdoor adventures at Bowen Island and Whytecliff Park. Our focus is to develop a stronger appreciation of the arts and bring this artistic flavour into everyday life.

What is leMook?

UBC Literature Etc. was founded in the summer of 2002 by Elisa Chiu, a former undergraduate student at UBC, passionate in all aspects of art. She particularly wanted to collect Chinese literary works from all around the globe and publish a semi-annual magazine (April, September) based in Vancouver, now named “leMook”, that is completely written, illustrated, and designed by students. Today, this publication has become the basis for our club.

LE (noun): Acronym for Literature Etc.

Mook (noun): A term originated from Japan, which stands for “Magazine bOOK” 

How to Stay Updated

1. General Meetings

General meetings are held 5PM every Friday @ Angus 310! Each department will update their latest news and progress of tasks. Issues regarding to event planning, public relations and the editing of leMook etc will be discussed. Feel free to join our meetings! We are very looking forward to hearing your thoughts and ideas! Changes of the location and time will be posted on the Bulletin Board.

2. Website / Forum

Please visit our website for the latest LE event info! There is also an online forum for everyone to exchange news of the hottest performances/events/exhibitions/stuff in town! Click "register" to chat with more friends on UBCLE.com! 

3. leMook

Are you curious about what was in our magazines? Online leMook provides you the electronic version of our previous works. If you would like to purchase the magazines, please contact us while limited quantity lasts!

4. eNewsletter

Wanna get a quick update on what is happening in UBCLE? We will have our eNewsletter mailed to you every week! Don't forget to save ubcle.com on your safe list!

Contact Us

To make any inquiry or suggestion, please e-mail to ubcle@ubcle.com
To submit your work and sponsorship information, please e-mail to publication@ubcle.com

Our contact address:

UBC Literature Etc.
168-6138 Student Union Blvd.
Vancouver, BC,
V6T 1Z1

UBCLE Office
SUB 30H (SUB building B1, behind the computers lab)

Unofficial hang-out place - LE Table
Got a few hours of free time between classes or during lunch? Please drop by LE table to simply say hi or chill with LEers!

Map of UBCLE Office and LE Table: