John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute

Social Practice Lab... Social Practice Lab renewed Social Practice Lab renewed

The Social Practice Lab focuses on the rising prominence of social... The Social Practice Lab focuses on the rising prominence of social art practice and socially engaged... The Social Practice Lab focuses on the rising prominence of social art practice and socially engaged humanities as new areas of research and intellectual production. The Social Practice Lab focuses on the rising prominence of social art practice and socially engaged humanities as new areas of research and intellectual production.

Architecture as... Architecture as World... Architecture as World Building

A student writes about her experience at a lunch with John Hope... A student writes about her experience at a lunch with John Hope Franklin Lecturer Sir David Adjaye: "Sir... A student writes about her experience at a lunch with John Hope Franklin Lecturer Sir David Adjaye: "Sir Adjaye spoke with us about his work not only as an architect, but as a... A student writes about her experience at a lunch with John Hope Franklin Lecturer Sir David Adjaye: "Sir Adjaye spoke with us about his work not only as an architect, but as a self-described humanist who believes we can craft a better society by...

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... 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.

How the Franklin... How the Franklin Humanities... How the Franklin Humanities...

"FHI has really been my home!" Romance Studies Ph.D. student Giulia... "FHI has really been my home!" Romance Studies Ph.D. student Giulia Riccò was a constant presence at the... "FHI has really been my home!" Romance Studies Ph.D. student Giulia Riccò was a constant presence at the FHI during her graduate student career. After graduating this spring, she... "FHI has really been my home!" Romance Studies Ph.D. student Giulia Riccò was a constant presence at the FHI during her graduate student career. After graduating this spring, she was kind enough to speak to us about the support, collaborations, and...

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

Tue

Oct

Tracy Sharpley-Whiting: "The Other Americans"

Tuesday, October 22nd

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

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

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Performing artist, Kali Quinn, wears a purple sweater and kneels next to a wheelchair that is covered in a multicolored blanket as the body, and slides as the head. The next photo is Janelle Taylor wearing a light blue shirt. The next photo is Lisa Gwyther wearing a red shirt and glasses with short curly hair. The last photo is Jessica Ruhle who is wearing a teal shirt and is looking at an elderly woman, talking to her.

Wed

Oct

Dementia and Caring: Arts Performance and Panel Discussion

Wednesday, October 23rd

7:00 PM to 9:00 PM

White 107 (White Lecture Hall) [Map]

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Thu

Oct

#RepresentationsMatter: Intersections of Digital Technology...

Thursday, October 24th

9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

North Carolina Central University - School of Education Building [Map]

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Dr. Sneha Mantri (left) wears a white lab coat and smiles at the camera. Dr. Deborah Jenson (right) wears a dark green shirt and smiles at the camera.

Thu

Oct

The Doctors Are In with Dr. Sneha Mantri & Dr. Deborah Jenson

Thursday, October 24th

5:15 PM to 6:45 PM

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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

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RFP: Bass Connections, 2020-21 (highlighting humanities...

Deadline: November 4, 2019

Social Practice Lab renewed for three more years

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Global Collaboration Seed Grant Awards, 2019-20

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

CFP: 2019-20 Dissertation Writing Groups

Deadline: October 28, 2019

CFP: 2019-20 Graduate Interdisciplinary Working Groups

Deadline: October 28, 2019

Call for Proposals: Story+ Project Sponsors

Deadline: November 4, 2019

Highlights

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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Engagement

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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 »