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History

The Student Wall was created in the spring of 2009 to support a growing desire from students and faculty to display work related to their research, instruction, artwork and organizations.

Description

This gallery is 18 feet of exhibit wall space on the first floor of Perkins Library. Duke students can display their two-dimensional items for one month. Exhibits span topics such as civic engagement, experiences related to coursework, fine arts and social issues.

Policy information

This gallery is open to the public whenever the library is open. Students can display materials they have prepared for classes, internships, research and student organizations. For more information please visit the student exhibits website.

Donor Information

Support for this exhibition space was given by Duke University departments interested in helping students to publicize their work.

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Hours

This space follows the schedule of the Perkins Library

Contact

Yoon Kim, Senior Library Exhibition Technician
yoon.j.kim@duke.edu
(919) 681-2071

More Information

Student Wall Calendar

Apr 21, 2026 - May 31, 2026 Bull City Bites: Welcome to Durham
Jun 1, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026 Race, Genomics, & Society
Sep 1, 2026 - Oct 31, 2026 Duke Press Centennial
Nov 1, 2026 - Nov 30, 2026 Student Wall - Nov 2026 (available)
Dec 1, 2026 - Jan 31, 2027 Machiavelli - Martin Eisner's class
Feb 1, 2027 - Feb 28, 2027 Student Wall - Feb 2027 (available)
Mar 1, 2027 - Mar 31, 2027 Student Wall - Mar 2027 (available)


Past Exhibits from the Student Wall

What Now? Long, Strange Trips: The Grateful Dead & American Cultural Change
Urban Street Food Culture Around the Globe
Comical Interpretations of the Nineteenth Century