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The Duderstadt Center (DC) is open 24-hours, 7 days-a-week, every day that the U-M is open.
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- Michigan IT Visits the DCMembers of the Michigan IT community toured the Duderstadt Center (DC) recently, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the many resources available to the entire UM community. Colleen McCormick and Lisa Nuñez wrote about their experience and the article was featured on the Michigan Technology Community website. Read the full article here. Photo by Jess Anders […]
- U-M PAT Student Wins Hedy Lamarr Achievement AwardThe 2024 Hedy Lamarr Achievement Award for Emerging Leaders in Entertainment Technology, honors a female college student whose studies in the fields of entertainment and technology have shown exceptional promise. The 2024 award was presented to two students, including Emelia Piane, an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan who is majoring in Performing Arts Technology with […]
Upcoming Events in the Duderstadt Center
- Tell Your Story: A DIY Zine WorkshopApril 18, 2025 4:00 – 6:00 pm Design Lab 1 Learn how to create your own zine! A zine, short for magazine or fanzine, is a self-published work of original text and images. They are typically produced by a single person or small group, and are photocopied to create a physical version for circulation. Directions to Design Lab 1. […]
- Take Care: Student Art ExhibitionApril 15 – May 9, 2025 Opening Reception: April 15, 5:00-8:00 pm Duderstadt Center Gallery Experience the 2025 Take Care Student Art Exhibition, a heartfelt showcase of creativity, resilience, and healing. Through visual art, video, performance, and literary works, students will share their unique perspectives on caring for oneself and others, healing as a community, […]
- Living ArtsEngine 2025Symposium and Exhibition April 5 – April 10, 2025 Symposium: April 5, 4:00-6:00 pm Duderstadt Center Gallery The semester is wrapping up and LAE students are busy finishing their UARTS 175 projects in preparation for the Living ArtsEngine Symposium on Saturday, April 5th from 4-6pm in the Duderstadt Center Gallery. The student projects will remain […]
- Thank you from the Duderstadt CenterThank you for giving to the Duderstadt Center on Giving Blueday. Your gift to the Center advances the mission of the DC, enabling more students to access our unique media and technology resources, and increasing interdisciplinary collaboration between students, staff, and faculty. Every single gift to the Duderstadt Center makes a difference. Your generosity is […]
- Intro to Printmaking WorkshopRECENT WORKSHOP: Wednesday, April 2, 2025 12:00 – 2:00 pm Design Lab 1 Come learn basic printmaking in Design Lab 1 and take home your own stamp. We will provide all the materials and you will be able to make a cute stamp out of an eraser. Hope to see you there! […]
- 29th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan PrisonsRECENT EVENT: March 18 – April 1, 2025 Duderstadt Center Gallery Special Hours: 10 am-7 pm, Tues-Fri Noon-6 pm, Sun & Mon The 29th Annual Exhibition of Artists in Michigan Prisons showcases the creative work of artists from 26 Michigan prisons. Hundreds of original, handmade works by incarcerated artists in Michigan will be on display, including paintings, portraits, […]
Take Note
The Fabrication Underground is now in a larger space in Room B430 in the DC’s Lower Level (map). Multiple types of 3D printers, a laser cutter and CNC circuit board cutter are among the many resources available in one of the DC’s most interesting spaces.
The Groundworks Orientation is available 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!








































