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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 […]
RAS Art Focus March 16 – China’s Arts and Aesthetics of the Past: Art, Display and Performance in Prehistoric China
When Mar 16, 2025 (3:00 PM - 5:00 PM) (GMT+8) Where Zaizhijian Space 在之间 5F, 638 Zhaohua Road (near Yan’an West Road), Changning District 长宁区昭化路638号五楼（靠近延安西路） Shanghai, China Curated and moderated by RAS Art Focus Convener and Art Historian Julie Chun, we continue our studies in the 2024-2025 series China’s Arts and Aesthetics of the Past as we delve into the material […]
DKU Film Society Presents: The Best of Sofia Coppola
This Thursday at CCTE Theatre, we’re thrilled to present a screening of The Virgin Suicides (“处女之死,” 1999) as part of our “The Best of…” series. This hauntingly poetic debut by Sofia Coppola is a mesmerizing exploration of memory, desire, and the unknowable depths of adolescence. Set in suburban 1970s America, The Virgin Suicides follows the […]
Professor Stephanie Anderson featured in Publishers Weekly with her new volume: Women in Independent Publishing: A History of Unsung Innovators, 1953-1989
On February 17th 2025, DKU Assistant Professor of Literature and Creative Writing Dr. Stephanie Anderson was featured in American magazine Publishers Weekly for her new edited volume: Women in Independent Publishing: A History of Unsung Innovators, 1953-1989. Hot off the press with the University of New Mexico Press, Dr. Anderson’s work showcases an intimate yet […]
The LilyPad is Recruiting
Gain experience in news writing, editing, interviewing, graphic design, social media marketing, and more. Join the team of DKU’s only student-led newspaper! Open Positions: Associate Editors Staff Writers Social Media and Design Applications open until February 28. Apply here!
Unbound: A Journey Through Flow and Resistance
By Chengxi Yin, class of 2026, Photo by Ruixiang Hu, class of 2027 On December 3, 2024, Duke Kunshan University Humanities Research Center, Gender Studies Lab, Dr. Crystal Kwok, and her students unveiled their collaborative exhibition, Unbound: Flow and Resistance, in the HUM Space. The event was a landmark occasion for the university, blending art, […]
“UNBOUND: Flow and Resistance” Exhibit Launch
Date: December 3rd Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm Location: HUM Space (AB1075A) We are excited to announce the upcoming exhibit hosted by the Humanities Research Center: “UNBOUND: Flow and Resistance“! Join us for the launch on December 3rd at 5:30 PM at HUM Space (AB1075A). This exhibit features the thought-provoking film “The Stain: Unshaming Menstruation (痕)“, which explores themes of body, shame, […]
The Many Lives of Shirley Yamaguchi: A Journey Through Identity
Join Us for an Engaging Talk on the Fascinating Life of Shirley Yamaguchi (Li Hsiang-Lan 李香兰) led by Richard M. Davis, Senior Lecturer in Cultural Studies at Duke Kunshan University. Event Details: Date: Saturday, November 9 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (GMT+8) Location: Sketchyard Cafe, Dong’an Road 888, Haoshang Bay Building 13, F1, Shanghai, […]
