Duke Theater Studies to present Greek tragedy 'Medea'

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Social dreaming matrix: A space for women to share their dreams

By Skyler Graham | February 23, 2021

Solutions may involve medications, but they may also require movement. They may require opening up your mind. They may need dreaming.

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'New Releases/New Restorations' aims to attract every kind of film lover

By Megan Liu | February 22, 2021

Although the Rubenstein Arts Center’s film theater is quiet this semester, Screen/Society is finding ways to keep bringing the cinematic arts to Duke and Durham.

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SoRelle’s ‘Democracy Declined’ confronts a government that fails to protect our finances

By Jasmine Santos | February 19, 2021

Americans constantly face inequality and opportunity loss, corollaries of living in a society buried in debt — so why haven't policymakers done better at protecting our finances? 

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‘White Noise’ documents the roots of modern racist violence

By Stephen Atkinson | February 15, 2021

Where “White Noise” gestured toward this deeper problem, the panel members provided interpretive clarity.

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'The Bad Air Smelled of Roses': Screen-printing progress

By Tessa Delgo | February 8, 2021

The project, described as an “ongoing essay about the presence and function of Blackness in society,” originally began in 2004 and will add 22 new pieces this spring for an on-campus installation in early April.

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New student publications look to diversify creative voices at Duke

By Satya Khurana | February 8, 2021

Through short stories, essays, poetry, photography, visual and digital art, students on and beyond Duke’s campus have found creative outlets to express their thoughts and emotions.

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'Come and make some mistakes': A discussion with DukeCreate Director Kevin Erixson

By Devinne Moses | February 1, 2021

These workshops have found their success in the past by providing programs with students’ specific interests in mind, but no idea is off the table when it comes to DukeCreate.

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Duke Coffeehouse will keep serving up virtual concerts this semester

By Skyler Graham | February 1, 2021

While they may not be able to understand the Coffeehouse experience this year, there is hope that these upcoming events — and the passionate students managing them — can preserve the culture of Coffeehouse.

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‘In Conversation’ returns this spring to unite hearts through art

By Stephen Atkinson | February 1, 2021

Art can quicken your pulse — literally.

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Duke New Music Ensemble explores the possibilities of music performance on Zoom and beyond

By Tessa Delgo | February 1, 2021

“I think that such an important part of our ensembles is our connection to the students. Music making is about communication, it's about interaction, it's about listening to each other."

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Return of the master: Screen/Society organizes seven-film Wong Kar Wai retrospective

By Eva Hong | February 1, 2021

Gritty, naughty and yet all the more ravishing, the “World of Wong Kar Wai” is just way too beautiful of a nightmare to wake up from.

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Duke Performances' spring season features an enticing virtual lineup

By Meredith Cohen | February 1, 2021

With a lineup of artists from around the world, Duke Performances brings original performances right to your home computer or classroom. 

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14th annual Feminist Theory Workshop continues the conversation online

By Kerry Rork | February 1, 2021

The three speakers will carry on the tradition of revolutionary thinking at the Feminist Theory Workshops, enlivening research possibilities and inviting new and exciting conversations. FSW has become a signature feature of the GSF Department at Duke University. 

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Center for Documentary Studies adopts anti-racist curriculum for its continuing education program

By Derek Deng | February 1, 2021

Documentaries tell stories, and as consumers of media, we learn from those stories. And sometimes, those stories are dangerously problematic.

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DEMAN Live to screen Duke alumni-directed film 'Assassins'

By Megan Liu | February 1, 2021

Now, with the virtual screening bringing Clark and White back to Duke, the story of how “Assassins'' came to be is reaching full circle.

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The show must go on: Hoof 'n' Horn to perform musical 'Dreamgirls' this spring

By Sydny Long | February 1, 2021

It has been almost a year since an in-person performance has been staged before an audience at Duke, but that hasn’t stopped student theater organization Hoof ‘n’ Horn from going forward with their spring musical.

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New installation ‘45 portraits in 45 days’ features Duke health care workers

By Sibani Ram | January 26, 2021

Titled “45 Portraits in 45 Days,” Hock’s exhibit features the portraits of Duke Hospital essential healthcare workers who have sacrificed so much in pursuit of caring for those afflicted by COVID-19.