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The Coronavirus The Coronavirus The Coronavirus

Duke and Duke Kunshan University faculty discussed the far-ranging... Duke and Duke Kunshan University faculty discussed the far-ranging implications of COVID-19 in two March... Duke and Duke Kunshan University faculty discussed the far-ranging implications of COVID-19 in two March 3 panels. Duke and Duke Kunshan University faculty discussed the far-ranging implications of COVID-19 in two March 3 panels.

A Note from our Director A Note from our Director A Note from our Director

How the Franklin Humanities Institute is continuing its mission in... How the Franklin Humanities Institute is continuing its mission in the time of COVID-19 How the Franklin Humanities Institute is continuing its mission in the time of COVID-19 How the Franklin Humanities Institute is continuing its mission in the time of COVID-19

World Arts Series World Arts Series World Arts Series

For the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years, the Franklin... For the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years, the Franklin Humanities Institute has selected the theme... For the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years, the Franklin Humanities Institute has selected the theme of World Arts. For the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years, the Franklin Humanities Institute has selected the theme of World Arts.

In the Press series... In the Press series announced In the Press series announced

The Franklin Humanities Institute announces a new journalism and... The Franklin Humanities Institute announces a new journalism and public humanities writing initiative. The Franklin Humanities Institute announces a new journalism and public humanities writing initiative. The Franklin Humanities Institute announces a new journalism and public humanities writing initiative.

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Postdocs in Environmental Humanities, Performance Studies, and... Postdocs in Environmental Humanities, Performance Studies, and Digital Humanities Postdocs in Environmental Humanities, Performance Studies, and Digital Humanities Postdocs in Environmental Humanities, Performance Studies, and Digital Humanities

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

AMES Presents: Race Media Empire Speaker Series

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CANCELED- AMES Presents: Race Media Empire Speaker Series-...

Monday, April 6th

4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

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

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CANCELED: Chronic Health Conditions Storytelling Group

Thursday, April 9th

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

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Fri

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ONLINE: Expressive Writing for Resilience Related to COVID-19

Friday, April 10th

12:30 PM to 2:00 PM

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Tue

Apr

Indian Politics Today: The Citizenship Act and COVID-19 Lockdown

Tuesday, April 14th

9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

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Research

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Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops

Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops provide a structure for generating constructive, informed criticism on near-final book manuscripts, at a moment in the writing process when authors can most... read more about Faculty Book Manuscript Workshops »

News & Opportunities

A Note from our Director

DEADLINE EXTENDED: Franklin Humanities Postdoctoral...

Deadline: April 17, 2020

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3 Franklin Humanities Postdoctoral Fellowships in 2020-21

Highlights

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The Coronavirus: Human, Social, and Political...

In February 2020, after Duke Kunshan University closed its campus and... read more » about The Coronavirus: Human, Social, and Political Implications

Amending American Art

On January 16, 2020, From Slavery to Freedom Lab at the Franklin... read more » about Amending American Art

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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 interdisciplinary humanities research topics and methodologies. The program... read more about Story+ »

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CANCELLED - Call for Applications: 2020 Summer School in...

Deadline: March 15, 2020

CFP: 2019-20 Dissertation Writing Groups

Deadline: October 28, 2019

Spring 2020 FHI-Affiliated Courses

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Building Better Worlds through Architecture

A Duke University student reflects on a conversation with Sir David Adjaye... read more » about Building Better Worlds through Architecture

How the Franklin Humanities Institute enhanced...

Giulia Riccò became involved with the Franklin Humanities... read more » about How the Franklin Humanities Institute enhanced one graduate student's education

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In the Press

In collaboration with journalist and anthropologist Brian Goldstone, the Franklin Humanities Institute announces a new journalism and public humanities writing initiative, In the Press... read more about In the Press »