HUM Exhibit Launch & Class of 2025 Signature Work Showcase
You’re Invited: HUM Exhibit Launch & Class of 2025 Signature Work Showcase We are thrilled to invite you to the HUM Exhibit Launch, featuring the remarkable Signature Work projects of the Class of 2025. Event Details: Date: Friday, April 18 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Location: HUM Space (AB1075A), Duke Kunshan University Join us […]
Mic Drop: A Night at HUM Space
Part of the Humanities Research Center’s 2025 Spring Conference Get ready to have an amazing night! The Humanities Research Center is throwing an epic karaoke night at HUM Space, and you’re invited to join in the fun. Whether you’re ready to belt out your favorite tunes or simply cheer on your friends, this is the […]
HRC 2025 Spring Conference Film Screening
Join us for an evening of thought-provoking film screenings at Duke Kunshan University’s Humanities Research Center! When: Thursday, April 17, 18:00-19:30Where: HUM Space (AB1075A) We’ll be showcasing two impactful films: Coolie Pink and Green (2010, 20 mins), directed by Patricia Mohammed, and Comfort Women: One Last Cry (2013, 50 mins). Enjoy the engaging films and […]
Eco-Emancipation| Eben Kirksey at DKU: Workshop & Public Lecture
We are pleased to welcome Professor Eben Kirksey, Professor of Anthropology at the University of Oxford, for two events at Duke Kunshan University: Workshop ：Multispecies Ethnography and Tactical Media Date: Tuesday, April 15 Time: 2:45 PM – 5:15 PM Location: WDR 3002 Public Lecture： Decentered Multispecies Design Date: Thursday, April 17 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM […]
Humanities Research Center 2025 Spring Conference Program: Gender & Sexuality
All conference participants are warmly invited to attend a concluding gala dinner—with keynote speakers and special guests—on Saturday, April 19. (Registration required) Please register for the conference and dinner by April 16 using the QR code below. THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 18:00-20:15 Film Screenings IB1008 Coolie Pink and Green, Patricia Mohammed, dir. (2010) […]
Event Report on Yellowface / Blackface: A Transnational Dialogue
Report by Ruohan Wang, Master of Arts in Asian & Middle Eastern Studies ’26 at Duke University On April 4, 2025, the workshop “Yellowface/Blackface: A Transnational Dialogue” was held at the John Hope Franklin Center at Duke University. It was chaired by Carlos Rojas, Professor of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies at Duke and […]
Gambling and Early Modern Vernacular Stories: Feng Menglong 馮夢龍 (1574-1646) and Li Yu 李漁 (1611-1680)
Guest Talk for LIT 217/CHINESE 417 Li Yu and Seventeenth-century Chinese Pop Culture. When: Apr. 16 (W) 12:00-1:30 pm Location: CCT E1012 Abstract This talk examines representations of gambling in the late Ming and early Qing vernacular stories (huaben 4). Focusing on two stories by Feng Menglong 馮夢龍 (1574-1646) and Li Yu 李漁 (1611-1680), I […]
Reading Group: Cultural Competence in Inclusive Education
Diversity, Equity, Inclusiveness, and Justice is an essential topic in academia. Despite its wide discussion in academia, at the practical level, it still poses a challenge for educators seeking to enhance their teaching practices. It is crucial to ensure that educational materials and curricula are inclusive, relevant, and engaging for all students while creating safe […]
Student Report on Reading Group for “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education”
By Yaxuan Wang, Class of 2027 On Friday, March 28, 2025, DKU faculty, staff, and students gathered for our second reading group session on “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education.” This event brought together participants from various backgrounds for a timely and engaging discussion on the experiences of LGBTQ+ communities, with a particular […]
Join Us for the Pre-HRC Spring Conference Gender Lecture Series
We’re excited to invite you to a series of dynamic sessions at the Pre-2025 Undergraduate Humanities Research Spring Conference: Gender and Sexuality. Prepare to immerse yourself in groundbreaking research, join vibrant discussions, and network with visionary scholars and peers! Session 1: Having It All – Understanding Work & Family Dynamics in Contemporary Korea • Speaker: Hyeyoung Woo, […]
