Wednesdays at the Center is a topical weekly series in which scholars, students, artists, journalists, musicians, and community members speak informally about their work in conversation with Duke students, staff, faculty, and the wide community connected to the John Hope Franklin Center. The series, which began in March 2006, welcomes audience members weekly during the regular semester over the lunch hour. All events in the series are free and open to the public.

Spring 2023

The John Hope Franklin Center will be accepting applications for Wednesdays at the Center for Fall 2023 semester series in summer 2023.

We accept applications on a wide range of topics that are of both local and global interest. Inspired by Dr. Franklin's legacy, we encourage submissions that promote conversations on racial equity, social justice, and community engagement. List of past events: Wednesdays at the Centers.

The Wednesdays at the Center Series is hosted by the John Hope Franklin Center and organized with university partners. For questions or more information, please reach out to Julie Maxwell (julie.maxwell@duke.edu).

Explore the coverage of the past Wednesdays at the Center events.