LGBTQ+ Reading Group: Embracing Diversity
Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education Date & Time: October 10 | 12:00 PM Location: AB 3103 Lunch Provided! Join Dr. Zhenjie Weng & Dr. Yanan Zhao for a discussion on supporting LGBTQ+ college students. Interviews reveal recurring experiences of discrimination, isolation, and avoidance, highlighting the urgent need for more inclusive and supportive […]
Report on Reading Group for “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education”
On Friday, September 5, 2025, DKU faculty, staff, and students gathered for the first reading group session focused on “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education.” This year marks the third anniversary of the event, and we were excited to welcome both returning participants and first-year students to kick off the series. Unlike […]
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 […]
Event Report on Female + Film: Women: Their voices, and the stories we shared
Reported by Yuqing Wang (Class of 2025) On the evening of May 7th, we gathered at the second-floor screening room of the DKU Library to watch the documentary Woman. Directed by Anastasia Mikova and Yann Arthus-Bertrand, this film doesn’t follow a traditional narrative—it offers no commentary or storyline. Instead, it invites 2,000 women from over 50 […]
Harmony Lab Conference – “Confucianism, Family, and Women”
May 9 (Friday) 9:00-12:00 AB (Academic Building) 1087 Harmony Lab is holding its first conference on Friday, May 9, 2025, sharing a year-long project. The Harmony Lab is a nexus of philosophical research undertaken by Duke University, Duke Kunshan University, and Wuhan University. It builds on and extends the Harmony Lab at Duke University’s […]
Event Report – Beyond the Birthing Chamber: Alternative Public Services of Midwives in the Ming and Qing Dynasties
Reported by Yuting Zeng, class of 2026. On the evening of April 25, 2025, the “Female+__” reading group sponsored by DKU Humanities Research Center hosted a lecture titled “Beyond the Birthing Chamber: Alternative Public Services of Midwives in the Ming and Qing Dynasties,” delivered by Professor Yue Gu from the History Department at Shanghai University […]
Student Report on Reading Group for “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education”
By Yaxuan Wang, Class of 2027 On April 17 2025, DKU faculty, staff, and students convened for our latest reading group session focusing on “Embracing Diversity: Developing Cultural Competence for Inclusive Education.” This session fostered an important dialogue centred on the intersections of disability and LGBTQ+ identities. The session began with a reflection on 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 […]
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 […]
