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  • Statement on the death of Jim Duderstadt
    From the Office of President Ono August 22, 2024 The passing of U-M President Emeritus James Duderstadt is an inestimable loss to the University of Michigan, and I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife Anne and their family during this time of mourning and memory.  Dr. Duderstadt was a visionary, but even more, a trained engineer with the inspiration and energy to shape those visions into realities for the transformation and elevation of this […]

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Upcoming Events in the Duderstadt Center
  • Screening & Lecture with Professor Emeritus of Dance Peter Sparling
    October 4, 7:00 – 8:45 pm Dance Building – Dance Performance Studio Theater Peter Sparling, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Dance, returns to SMTD to present an informal lecture and screening of his recent screendances. Sparling will provide a brief review of the history of screendance elsewhere and at the University of Michigan, and he […]

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  • MPowered Innovation Challenge
    Friday, October 18 4:00pm-8:00pm Duderstadt Atrium The MPowered Innovation Challenge, sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship, brings together brilliant minds from across U-M’s diverse academic spectrum. This entrepreneurial game challenges participants to design, build, plan, and execute, utilizing teamwork and networking. Meet MPowered members and learn about the University of Michigan’s oldest and largest entrepreneurship […]

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  • Foundations of Photographing (Ethically)
    Art Making Workshop with sara faraj October 20, 11:30 am-1:30 pm Duderstadt Center, Room 1180 Workshop attendees will learn about the essential elements to consider when making photographs and developing narratives. Participants are welcome to bring personal cameras and cell phone cameras to explore the aspects of photography in action during the second part of […]

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  • Voting on North Campus
    Hey North Campus! The voting hub at the Duderstadt Center opens Monday, October 21st! 12-6pm, M-F Ann Arbor voters can now register, update their registration address, and pick-up or drop-off their absentee ballot, at the gallery in the Duderstadt Center starting Oct 21st. In-person, early voting starts Saturday, October 26th. More info at govote.umich.edu. […]

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  • Have questions about voting?
    Visit govote.umich.edu for step-by-step guidance and registration and voting resources. You can also email voterregquestions@umich.edu […]

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  • One Team, One Heart
    35 Years Under the Sun Duderstadt Center Gallery September 24 – October 10 Celebrating 35 years of Michigan Solar Car history, the exhibit tells the story of Michigan Solar Car including our founding, 10 National Championships, 17 cars, and over 30 competitions. Experience the progression of solar car engineering over three decades and the forging […]

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Take Note

The Fabrication Studio has moved to a much larger space with new 3D printing technologies for your projects. The new “Fabrication Studio Underground” is now in Room B430 in the DC’s Lower Level (map). Watch for a complete story on everything new in one of the DC’s most interesting resources.

The Groundworks Orientation is now on Canvas. This course introduces you to the resources of the Digital Media Commons. Upon completing the modules you will create an account, enabling you to reserve the Multimedia Rooms and the Recording Booth.

Engage … Collaborate… Create!