Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education
Date: September 5, Friday Location: AB 3103 Lunch will be provided. How can we create a campus where everyone feels seen, respected, and supported?This event invites you to join an open and thoughtful conversation on the experiences of LGBTQ students and the broader challenges of diversity in higher education. Together, we will explore how developing cultural competence can […]
By Milla Kosyak in DKU Film Society – Film Event Series, Fall ’25: Anti-War Film Series
First Session Highlights What makes a perfect screening experience? Is it a powerful film, a lively discussion, or free boba? The DKU Film Society offered all three, opening its first session with a screening of Isao Takahata’s animated film, Grave of the Fireflies, as the cornerstone of its Anti – War Film Series. The film, which […]
Join Heritage Lab Lunch & Lecture!
Date: Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Time:12:00–1:00 PM Location: LIB 2123 You are warmly invited to join us for the Heritage Lab lunch and lecture with Professor Yujie Zhu, next Tuesday, August 26, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. in LIB 2123. Lunch will be provided. Professor Zhu is a leading scholar of heritage studies whose research explores global museum practices, memory politics, and the […]
Student Report on REROUTING AND REFASHIONING: The Future of Creativity and Waste
Report by Alejandra Salazar On August 13 at 1:00 p.m.,Professor Jesse Shipley began his talk by asking why Africa serves as the end of the fast fashion consumer chain. This led into the topic about how we think about creativity and waste—how unwanted items from one place can be turned into something new somewhere else. The session […]
Superdeep Nighthawks: Porco Rosso (Miyazaki 1992) | Aug 21, 8:08pm
8:08pm | IB 1008 Another Superdeep year, another cast of Nighthawks. Come join us for Hayao Miyazaki‘s 1992 Porco Rosso (…& food & drink). Thu Aug 21, 8:08pm IB 1008. (8:08 food; 8:18 screening) *** Superdeep Nighthawks meet on Thu eve (~9pm till late); more info here. To propose a screening, follow this link; for more info […]
Congratulations to the 2025–26 HRC Grant Recipients!
The Humanities Research Center is delighted to announce the recipients of this year’s grants and initiatives. Congratulations to our faculty and collaborators whose projects have been awarded support across Large Grants, Small Grants, Duke/DKU Collaborative Grants, HUM Space Exhibits, Manuscript Workshops, Labs, and Initiatives. From conferences and workshops to exhibits and labs, these projects showcase […]
Explore Digital Humanities at HRC – 2025 Fall Conference Invitation
Date – Friday, August 29, 2025 Keynotes & Panels – 10:45 AM, AB1087 Gala Dinner and Celebration of Faculty Publications – 6:15PM ,AB Dining Hall Join us for the Fall Conference on Digital Humanities on Friday, August 29, 2025, at HRC! The day features keynote lectures by Mark Hansen (Duke) and Adel-Jing Wang (Zhejiang […]
Flora and Feminists: The Subversive Science of Botany Symposium, Exhibition and Workshop
Join Us for Flora and Feminists: The Subversive Science of Botany Symposium, Exhibition and Workshop! When:Friday, September 12 & Saturday, September 13, 2025 Where:DKU Campus – LIB 1115 & WDR 1003 Explore the powerful connections between plants, culture, and feminist perspectives through engaging talks, workshops, and an exhibition opening. Highlights include: Expert talks on ethnobotany […]
