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I did not plan to read a book about an epidemic during a pandemic. But that all changed very quickly when I traveled through wor(l)ds presented in “Fevers, Feuds and Diamonds,” written by Duke alum Dr. Paul Farmer.
Writer and Duke alum Ainehi Edoro-Glines has devoted her career not only to shining a light on African literary culture but also to making her mark on it.
One of the most nerve-wracking things about this semester so far is having a bookbag with almost 50 classes and the possibility of not getting into a single one of them.
I returned to the studio a week later to pick up my finished product — a loaf of purple, honey-and-vanilla scented soap. The workshop was truly one of the more unique experiences I have had at Duke so far. As it turns out, it isn’t unique at all.
Centering his rich excavation on Tennessee Williams' play "Suddenly, Last Summer," Gobert lays out why we are blessed with our present understanding of catharsis.
This week, the ASA's Asian creatives festival will offer a range of workshops in the arts, including quite a few focused on different forms of dance.
“I take on an uncomfortable subject in this novella: a woman’s rage," Bingham said. "Even today, years after the three successive waves of the women’s movement, rage is not an acceptable feeling for women and must be suppressed.”
"We wanted to avoid something narrowly focused on COVID, but that still dealt with themes of isolation and reflection using broad cultural perspectives.”
From Oct. 9 until Oct. 18, the annual NCLAFF will offer nightly films that highlight the best of Latin American cinema over the past 35 years.
In her Sept 18. virtual seminar, Professor Berin Golonu decodes the entangled mysteries that lay hidden in her collection.
This year’s Latinx Heritage Month (LHM) celebration highlights El Poder de la Comunidad, or "the power of community" — a timely theme in the midst of political, racial, economic and health turmoil.
If your next C1 bus ride feels like it's dragging on forever, you might consider tuning into “Freshly Squeezed Pulp,” (FSP) one of Duke’s many student-produced podcasts.
“We are focused on providing a space where you can fail, unlike a lot of places at Duke,” said Erixson. “We are trying to spark some kind of interest and maybe from that interest get you involved in the arts in some capacity.”
When “Twilight” was released 15 years ago, the atypical love story between the immortal Edward Cullen and 17-year-old Bella Swan shook the world.
As the Duke community continues to practice social distancing this fall, DukeCreate will offer free workshops in a wide range of arts practices, including dance, visual art, music, film and creative technology.
Organized by the Cinematic Arts at Duke, Screen/Society is a beloved film programming body in the Triangle area.
Zines give marginalized creatives an inexpensive avenue to disseminate and self-publish their ideas
Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual concerts have become almost as commonplace as the phrase “these unprecedented times,” but Duke Performances is still finding new ways to innovate.
When the Nasher Museum of Art announced that it would remain closed to visitors throughout the fall semester, students and Durham residents alike braced themselves for a year without the museum’s beautifully-curated exhibits. The Nasher, however, had no such plans.
Each year, the english department is host to a number of events that invite students to hear from faculty members about their interests or latest research endeavors.
