John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute

A statement on diversity from the Institute's Director

Statement on... Statement on Linguistic... Statement on Linguistic Diversity:...

Shutting down languages and resisting linguistic difference "runs... Shutting down languages and resisting linguistic difference "runs counter to good scholarship,... Shutting down languages and resisting linguistic difference "runs counter to good scholarship, hospitality, and the environment of a global university. Rather than close down... Shutting down languages and resisting linguistic difference "runs counter to good scholarship, hospitality, and the environment of a global university. Rather than close down linguistic diversity, we seek to embrace it."

Social Movements... Social Movements Lab co-... Social Movements Lab co-directors...

The political project aims to challenge the Italian government's... The political project aims to challenge the Italian government's policies towards migrants crossing the... The political project aims to challenge the Italian government's policies towards migrants crossing the Mediterranean. The political project aims to challenge the Italian government's policies towards migrants crossing the Mediterranean.

Pop América opens... Pop América opens at Nasher Pop América opens at Nasher

A Global Brazil Lab project developed over several years of research... A Global Brazil Lab project developed over several years of research is now a groundbreaking exhibit on... A Global Brazil Lab project developed over several years of research is now a groundbreaking exhibit on view at the Nasher Museum of Art. A Global Brazil Lab project developed over several years of research is now a groundbreaking exhibit on view at the Nasher Museum of Art.

African Language... African Language Initiative African Language Initiative

The From Slavery to Freedom Lab is pleased to announce its African... The From Slavery to Freedom Lab is pleased to announce its African Language Initiative. In series of one... The From Slavery to Freedom Lab is pleased to announce its African Language Initiative. In series of one-month modules, open to all community members aged 12 and above,... The From Slavery to Freedom Lab is pleased to announce its African Language Initiative. In series of one-month modules, open to all community members aged 12 and above, instructors will teach the basic vocabulary and fundamentals of Kiswahili, Wolof...

FHI Assistant... FHI Assistant Director... FHI Assistant Director honored with...

Pamela Montgomery, Assistant Director for Finance and Administration... Pamela Montgomery, Assistant Director for Finance and Administration at the Franklin Humanities... Pamela Montgomery, Assistant Director for Finance and Administration at the Franklin Humanities Institute, was one of the honorees at the annual Samuel DuBois Cook Society Dinner... Pamela Montgomery, Assistant Director for Finance and Administration at the Franklin Humanities Institute, was one of the honorees at the annual Samuel DuBois Cook Society Dinner on Tuesday, February 19, 2019.

Where Are We? Where Are We? Where Are We?

Located in the Smith Warehouse adjacent to Duke University’s East... Located in the Smith Warehouse adjacent to Duke University’s East Campus... Located in the Smith Warehouse adjacent to Duke University’s East Campus... Located in the Smith Warehouse adjacent to Duke University’s East Campus...

Upcoming Events

Mon

Apr

The Confessions of a Synesthetic Reader with Matthew Rubery

Monday, April 22nd

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

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Tue

Apr

Words and Other Materials: Fascist-Era Italian Architecture and...

Tuesday, April 23rd

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Smith Warehouse, Ahmadieh Family Lecture Hall, Bay 4, C105 [Map]

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Wed

Apr

Chronic Health Conditions Storytelling Group Meeting

Wednesday, April 24th

5:30 PM to 7:00 PM

Health Humanities Lab | 0037A Trent Hall

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Disability in the Disciplines Conference

Thu

Apr

Disability in the Disciplines 2-Day Conference

Thursday, April 25th to Friday, April 26th

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Rubenstein Arts Center, von der Heyden Studio Theater [Map]

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Research

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Social Movements Lab

Co-directed by Michael Hardt (Duke University) and Sandro Mezzadra (University of... read more about Social Movements Lab »

News & Opportunities

Faculty Book Manuscript Workshop Awards, 2019-2020

Former FHI Lab Fellows Publish Digital Sound Studies Book

Adriane Lentz-Smith and Kamela Heyward-Rotimi

Publishing Humanities Initiative hosts Diversity in...

Highlights

Pop América, 1965-1975

On February 21, 2019, Pop América, 1965-1975 opened at ... read more » about Pop América, 1965-1975

Humanities in the Digital Age: FHI-NCCU...

We are pleased to share this article on the FHI-NCCU Digital... read more » about Humanities in the Digital Age: FHI-NCCU Partnership Thrives in Second Year

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Education

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Story+

Story+ is a 6-week paid summer research experience for Duke students—undergraduates and graduates—interested in exploring humanities research approaches (archival research, oral histories, narrative... read more about Story+ »

News & Opportunities

Statement on Linguistic Diversity: Languages and...

Call for Applications (Deadline Extended): 2019 Bologna...

Deadline: April 9, 2019

Story+ grad mentors reflect on learning to lead

Highlights

Global health student Victoria Hsiung tells her story in front of the class. Photo by Susan Gallagher.

This Class Puts Stories at the Heart of Medicine...

The young woman—a medical student—sat down in front of the room, smiled... read more » about This Class Puts Stories at the Heart of Medicine and Health

Farming as Experiential Learning: An Interview...

How does farming serve as a lens through which we can view our... read more » about Farming as Experiential Learning: An Interview with Saskia Cornes

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Engagement

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Water Series

With multiple events over the 2018-2019 academic year, this new series will cover many aspects of humanistic and artistic responses to water, from oceanic voyages to lives built around rivers, from... read more about Water Series »