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FEELING INTO FORM: Art, Movement, and the Making of Empathy
Event Information September 15 | 6:00 PM Community Center Theater Organized by Heritage Lab, with Prof. Jung Choi and Prof. Kolleen Guy What can happen when music and visual art respond to similar ideas? Join us on Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 pm in the CCTE Theater for the closing concert of the exhibition Feeling […]
The Art of Dwelling: Tea, Attention, and Intercultural Co-Presence: People
Project Lead Dr. Lianyun Pang Lecturer, Language and Culture Center Core Member, Chinese Arts of Education Lab Institute for Global Higher Education (IGHE) Dr. Pang’s teaching and research focus on intercultural communication, Chinese language education, public humanities, and embodied learning. Her recent work explores how tea-centered experiences can foster attention, dialogue, and shared presence across […]
Humans of DKU won the “Diversity and Inclusion Effort of the Year” Award
The Humans of DKU Exhibition was held from March 19 to April 5, 2026, at HUM Space (AB1075A). It was curated by students Yesuidari Amarbayasgalan, Byerikbol (Beck) Yerbol, and Avidikhuu Altangerel, under the supervision of Professor Seth Henderson, with support from Bilguun Dugarsuren, and funded by an HRC HUM Space exhibition grant. The exhibition featured […]
Report on Exhibition: Thresholds and Threads: Disability and DKU Voices
By Zhuo’er Chen On February 2, 2026, Duke Kunshan University (DKU) opened Thresholds and Threads: Disability and DKU Voices, an exhibition that encouraged reflection on the diverse experiences of disability within the DKU community and beyond. The event began with a welcome address from Professor Selina Lai-Henderson, followed by Professor Keping Wu’s brief introduction on […]
Report on Exhibition: Memories of Water
On the afternoon of January 16, 2026, Duke Kunshan University hosted an artist talk and exhibition event centered on Memories of Water, an ongoing research-based project by AH visiting lecturer Dingyi Xu. The event brought together students, faculty, and staff from across the DKU community for a documentary film screening, followed with artist talk and […]
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 […]
