Event Report – Beyond the Birthing Chamber: Alternative Public Services of Midwives in the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Reported by Yuting Zeng, class of 2026. On the evening of April 25, 2025, the “Female+__” reading group sponsored by DKU Humanities Research Center hosted a lecture titled “Beyond the Birthing Chamber: Alternative Public Services of Midwives in the Ming and Qing Dynasties,” delivered by Professor Yue Gu from the History Department at Shanghai University […]
HRC Call for Proposals
The DKU Humanities Research Center (HRC) invites proposals from all DKU faculty and affiliates working on humanities-related projects. Projects should be based at DKU and/or connect Duke and DKU faculty. Proposals should be sent to Fei Xu at fx20@duke.edu by June 1, 2025. All approved projects should be completed by June 30, 2026. Small Events Large Events Humanities […]
Nighthawks screening: Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)
When: Thursday May 1, 8:08 pm Location: IB 1008 Nighthawks will screen Fantastic Mr. Fox by the American filmmaker Wes Anderson. Come see the adventures of Mr. Fox through a world of farms run by his human neighbors. Snacks & light refreshments will be served!
Student Report on Having it All: Understanding Work & Family Dynamics in Contemporary Korea
By Nathan Franco, Class of 2028. On Monday, April 15th, 2025, two DKU faculty and 32 students gathered in person or via Zoom for a discussion on Work and Family Dynamics in Contemporary Korea, a research paper conducted by Hyeyoung Woo, a Professor of Sociology at Portland State University, in collaboration with colleagues from Seoul […]
Student Report on Reading Group for “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education”
By Yaxuan Wang, Class of 2027 On April 17 2025, DKU faculty, staff, and students convened for our latest reading group session focusing on “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education.” This session fostered an important dialogue centred on the intersections of disability and LGBTQ+ identities. The session began with a reflection on the […]
Student Report on the Eco-Emancipation Conference
Reported by Cody Schmidt, class of 2025, and Grace Kelly, class of 2025 DKU’s Eco-Emancipation conference gathered international scholars to explore approaches to environmental justice, rights of nature, and themes in human-environment relationality. Through lectures, discussion, and spirited debates, participants imagined liberation beyond modern anthropocentric frameworks. The Humanities Research Center held a three-day conference titled […]
DKU professor named Guggenheim Fellow in foundation’s 100th year
Travis Wilkerson, filmmaker and associate professor of documentary practice at Duke Kunshan University, has been named a 2025 Guggenheim Fellow, joining one of the most prestigious fellowships in the arts and humanities in the foundation’s milestone 100th year. “I had a mixture of feelings,” Wilkerson said of learning the news. “Excitement, relief and a […]
DKU Film Society Presents: A Special Outdoor Screening of Metropolis (1927)
Step back in time to experience one of cinema’s most iconic films. Metropolis is a visionary sci-fi epic set in a dystopian city divided by class struggle, and its stunning imagery continues to influence filmmaking today. Watch it the way it was originally meant to be seen — outdoors, after dark, with a live, improvisational […]
Superdeep Nighthawks presents: Flow (2024)
Nighthawks will screen Flow (2024) by the Latvian director Gints Zilbalodis. Come to see the adventures of a cat as it navigates a world with drastically rising water levels. When: 8:08 pm, Apr 24 (Thu) Location: IB 1008 Light refreshments will be served!
The Life and Legacy of Pope Francis
When: Tuesday April 29, 12:00-1:30pm Location: Performance Cafe You are warmly invited to attend a panel discussion on the life and legacy of Pope Francis on Tuesday April 29, 2025, 12:00-1:30pm in the Performance Cafe. The panel will feature short presentations from DKU students and faculty reflecting on the personal, political, theological, and global impact […]
