Dear <<Given Name>>,
Here is an update of humanities events and activities in our Humanities Research Network.
We look forward to seeing you at our events!
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THIS WEEK'S ARTS & HUMANITIES HIGHLIGHT
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The first calendars date back to the Bronze Age (3000-1200BCE), generally based on the phases of sun and moon. In the modern world, the Gregorian Calendar is most widely used, but many cultures still uses their own calendars for ceremonial events. Read about Calendars Around the World and Why Are There Only 28 Days in February.
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HRC FREEDOM LAB'S LECTURE "TRANSLATING BLACKNESS"
Recorded lecture now available
This talk examines the historical and cultural significance of the formation of the Association of Negro Studies in the Western port city of Kobe in 1954 and the compilation and publication of the 13-volume Kokujin bungaku zenshu in Tokyo from 1961 to 63.
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HRC SUPERDEEP WORKSHOP SERIES PRESENTS
Superdeep #7: “Discrimination and the Metaverse” (Wei Yi)
Date/Time: Fri, March 4, 2022, 6:30pm China time
Location: IB 2026 | Zoom 69 79 89 79 69
Speaker: Wei Yi
Both real & virtual worlds are Superdeep, as we are continuing to learn: Wei Yi (Data Science, ’22) is going to discuss with us his work on “Discrimination and the Metaverse“, which is the subject of his signature work project.
Everyone is welcome. Snacks and refreshments served at the meeting.
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DUKE FRANKLIN HUMANITIES INSTITUTE
FULL EVENT CALENDAR
Upcoming virtual events (China time):
(For in-person events, please see the full calendar)
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DUKE CENTER FOR INTERNATIONAL & GLOBAL STUDIES
FULL EVENT CALENDAR
Upcoming virtual events (China time):
(For in-person events, please see the full calendar)
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NYU CENTER FOR GLOBAL ASIA PRESENTS
Date/Time: Fri, Mar 4, 9-10:30pm (China time)
Location: Zoom Webinar, RSVP HERE
Speaker: Tracy Miller 梅晨曦
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Date/Time: Fri, Mar 4, 9-10am (China time)
Speaker: Dr. Dan Du (University of North Carolina at Charlotte)
Centralising Africa – The Importance of Decolonising
Date/Time: Tues, Mar 8, 12:30-1:30pm (China time)
Speaker: Mr. Clifford Pereira (Department of African Studies, HKU)
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