Applications are now closed for the 2020 duARTS @DKU Spring Break Arts Exchange.
PROGRAM DETAILS
WHO: Duke students who are passionate about the arts and establishing relationships through the arts at Duke Kunshan University. If you are selected to attend, all costs (except visa applications) for this trip will be covered.
WHAT: In 2016, duARTS hosted the first duARTS @DKU arts exchange, with the goal of collaborating between Duke and Duke Kunshan University (DKU) to enrich both campuses through the arts. This year, duARTS is looking to take another group of students to DKU to further deepen that relationship. For more information on the 2016 trip, visit https://www.duarts.org/duarts-dku2016.
WHERE: Duke Kunshan University (Kunshan, China)
WHEN: March 7 - March 14, 2020
PROGRAM GOALS
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Duke students will become familiar with the campus and academic life at Duke Kunshan University, and build relationships with DKU students who are potentially coming to Duke for a semester starting in the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Duke students will have conversations with DKU students about the arts in relation to their academic and extracurricular lives, enabling students from both campuses to learn from each others' arts endeavors.
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Duke students that go on this trip will be responsible for collaborating on one event during their time at DKU. Examples may include collaborating with a DKU student arts group, leading a seminar with arts faculty, or hosting workshops on the intersections of the arts and other disciplines.
APPLICATION TIMELINE (2019)
Wednesday, November 20: Applications open
Monday, December 2 at 8am: Applications close
Wednesday, December 4 - Friday, December 6: Interviews
This program is supported by the Office of the Vice Provost of the Arts, the Office of the Vice Provost of Student Affairs, the Office of the Vice Provost of Undergraduate Education, the Office of Duke Kunshan University Programs, and the University Center Activities & Events.