The Rights and Humanities Annual Series is jointly sponsored by the John Hope Franklin Humanities Institute (FHI) and the Duke Human Rights Center @ FHI. The series was launched in 2019 to address the links between ideas of rights and the humanities - and to more fully explore the intellectual possibilities of housing a human rights center within a humanities institute.
In a classical moral theory like that of Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274), which centers on the moral status of discrete actions performed by individual persons, it can seem hard to find room for the notion of structural injustice. Although Aquinas himself does not raise questions about structural injustices, I argue that certain principles he lays down in his theory of justice provide resources
Join our weekly conversation gatherings on Tuesday afternoons. We chat about life, culture, and current events in a supportive atmosphere. No pre-registration or preparation needed.
The Infiltrators (2019, 95 min.) is a docu-thriller that tells the true story of young immigrants who get arrested by Border Patrol and put in a shadowy for-profit detention center - on purpose. Marco and Viri are members of the National Immigrant Youth Alliance, a group of radical Dreamers who are on a mission to stop deportations. And the best place to stop deportations, they believe, is in detention.
Reception at 5:00 pm. Film at 6:00 pm. Q&A with Nannerl Keohane Distinguished Visiting Professor Kelly Lytle Hernández to follow.
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Reserve your seat in the following RCR Research Integrity Roundtable hosted by the Duke Office of Scientific Integrity. "Lessons Learned from Research Misconduct Cases"
March 11, 2026| 9:30 - 11:00 am
Location: Zoom
Health Assessment is a free, confidential health screening provided through Duke benefits. It includes total cholesterol, blood pressure, blood glucose, BMI, waist circumference height, weight and body mass index measurements. Additionally, there is a goal setting and referral session with a nurse, dietitian, or fitness specialist. Many participants find the coaching session helps them get started making lifestyle changes and connects them to LIVE FOR LIFE and community resources to support them. Health Assessments are available to all active Duke employees.
Make the most of your lunch break with Monday Moves! From 12:30-12:50 PM every Monday, you can participate in online guided stretch breaks with the LIVE FOR LIFE Fitness Team to benefit your mental and physical health!
Health Matters is a live video series hosted by LIVE FOR LIFE, Duke's employee wellness program. Each webinar focuses on a fresh topic with practical advice related to nutrition, fitness, and mental health.
This event marks the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the landmark declaration of the Second Vatican Council that transformed Catholic relations with Judaism and other world religions. The event will explore the enduring legacy of interfaith dialogue and the ongoing relevance of Nostra Aetate for Jewish-Christian relations today.
Join the Duke University Libraries for a special event featuring a panel discussion and gallery talks highlighting the opening of two exhibits-"This Sneeze Is for Science," featuring photography of the striking and sometimes surprising visual narratives depicting scientific testing; and "Test, Inform, Protect: The Consumer Reports Archives at Duke University," which explores the history and impact of Consumer Reports over its 90-year history.