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Memories of Water – transformation and continuity from the 1970s rural Wuhan
Time: 1.9 opening. 1.16 artist hangout. By AH visiting lecturer, Dingyi Xu, MFA What is your earliest memory of water? Since ancient times, water has nurtured life and civilization, while also bringing challenges. Over the centuries, Hubei Province, known as the “Province of a Thousand Lakes,” was shaped by cycles of flood and drought. In […]
Cinematic Futures: DKU Film Festival — Submissions Now Open!
Cinematic Futures: DKU Film Festival is excited for its inaugural edition, to take place February 6-7, 2026 at Duke Kunshan University! The festival will feature a masterclass and screening events from our special guest, Palme d’Or winner, Qi Yang, a student film competition, and a global shorts film program. All selected filmmakers will be invited […]
Celebrating the Success of Prof. Richer’s Workshop and HUM Exhibit at NYU Shanghai
We are delighted that Prof. Renee Richer’s workshop, “Planting Relationships: A Sensorial Introduction to Plant Structure and Common Food Plant Families,” previously held at DKU, enjoyed a successful launch in NYU Shanghai. The HUM exhibit, “Flora and Feminists: The Subversive Science of Botany,” featuring the work by Professors Richer, Erin Wilkerson, and Dingyi Xu, and […]
Event Report on the 2nd Chinese Theater Night Workshop 1: Acting
Reported by Hui Yao, Lecturer in Chinese Language, Duke Kunshan University The 2nd Chinese Theater Night Workshop 1: Acting On September 7, 2025, the first workshop of the “2nd Chinese Theater Night” was successfully held in the CCT Performance Café. The event was organized by Hui Yao from the Language and Culture Center, in collaboration […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Screening of Journey of the Universe
Join Us for a Special Film Screening and Q&A with Yale Professors Mary Evelyn Tucker and John Grim! Date & Time: Monday, April 14 6:00 – 7:00 PM: Screening of Journey of the Universe 7:00 – 7:30 PM: Q&A Session Location: IB Lecture Theater We are excited to invite you to a special screening of […]
Joking, Swearing, Translating: Two Days on Intercultural Translation
Have you ever wondered why some jokes don’t translate well into another language? Or how profanity in different languages and dialects can impart incisive wisdom or even express poetic beauty? Two Days on Intercultural Translation opens the gateway to the hilarious, tricky, and thought-provoking world of cross-cultural storytelling. Two Days on Intercultural Translation invites you into […]
Navigating China’s Archives: A Hands-On Guide for Emerging Researchers
We are excited to invite you to an upcoming event hosted by DKU HRC and the Archives and History Initiative, titled “Navigating Textual Sources and Digital Databases.” As an emerging researcher, you are wondering: where can I find material in China? How do I begin my research? The presentation introduces samples of archives and hands-on […]
