Author: jmerlinw
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DMC Staff – Temporary Relocation
Update: September 9. 2022 Remodeling in Suite 1315 is complete. Staff and managers affected by that work have returned to the space, but are awaiting upgrades to the new phone system. Please use email to contact staff in the list below. Original post: July 7, 2022 Many of the managers
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CVGA moves to Shapiro, Central Campus location
After 14 years in the Duderstadt Center, the Computer and Video Game Archive is moving to the Shapiro Library on Central Campus. The move is taking place this week and the CVGA is expected to re-open its new 4th Floor location in Shapiro before the start of the Fall 2022
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Job Posting: Student Program Manager – Digital Media Commons (posting ends July 13)
The Student Program Manager will lead an initiative that centers student employees in the service design for our unique labs and studios. If you are passionate about empowering learners to grow into problem-solvers who help other learners succeed, this is the place for you. A complete description of this full-time
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“Photocracy” – ArtsEngine Event and Exhibit in the DC Gallery
Photocracy Celebration Tuesday, April 19, 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Duderstadt Center Gallery. Exhibit of Photocracy images: April 19 through April 22 in the Duderstadt Center Gallery. Please save the date and join ArtsEngine for a program and reception to celebrate the work that has come from our Photocracy project including
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Recent Event: Recap of the Second Annual XR @ Michigan Summit – 2022.
Updated June 17. For a full recap of all the presentations at the recent XR @ Michigan Summit see: “Faculty Innovators Discuss How They Use Extended Reality Technologies to Transform Education.“ April 19 (virtual event), April 20 (live event) Join us for the second annual XR @ Michigan Summit! This
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a2ru Online Event: Three New Exemplars for Best Practices in Arts Integration: An a2ru & ICFAD Collaborative Webinar
Online Event (via Zoom) – Wednesday, April 13, 2022: 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST (from the a2ru Connect newsletter): Please join us for an online conversation about three new exemplars for arts integration from the a2ru network, in collaboration with ICFAD (International Council of Fine Arts Deans): University of Cincinnati’s Strange
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Living ArtsEngine Gallery Exhibit
Duderstadt Center Gallery April 9 through April 22, 2022 Join this year’s Living ArtsEngine class in the final presentations of their Creative Capstone Projects and to celebrate their hard work throughout the past year in the 11th annual Living ArtsEngine Symposium. Teams of first- and second-year undergraduate students will present
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Call for Student Submissions: XR at Michigan 2022 Summit (Deadline: April 18th at 12 noon)
The XR @ Michigan 2022 Summit is looking for students who are interested in sharing their work with extended reality (AR/VR/MR). On Day 2 (April 20) of the Summit, students will have the opportunity to share their work with faculty, staff, and industry professionals at the Student Showcase. Deadline for submissions:
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About the the DC’s oldest neighbor: the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project
Constructed in 1955 (adjacent to what would be the site of the Duderstadt Center), the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project (MMPP) was the first laboratory building constructed on the U-M North Campus. It was dedicated in 1958 as a living memorial to the 585 university alumni, students, faculty, and staff members, who gave
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April 8th: Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project Rededication
Constructed in 1955, the Michigan Memorial Phoenix Project (MMPP) was the first laboratory building constructed on the U-M North Campus. It was dedicated in 1958 as a living memorial to the 585 university alumni, students, faculty, and staff members who gave their lives in World War II, devoted to the peaceful applications
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Instructor Survey: Have you used, or plan to use, the MIDEN 3D facility?
Deadline for responses: 5 p.m. Monday, March 28. Instructors who have used, or plan to use the MIDEN, for teaching or research are asked to respond to this important survey to help us evaluate your needs for this technology. If you are a recent user of the Duderstadt Center’s MIDEN
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How the changes to U-M’s mask mandate will affect users of the Duderstadt Center
From the U-M Campus Maize & Blueprint: “Effective March 14, 2022, masking will be optional in most indoor spaces on campus, including in offices, residence halls and at athletic events. Masks will remain required in classrooms and other instructional spaces (during class times), patient care areas, campus buses and in campus COVID-19 testing sites at
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CFE Event: “This One’s for the Girls”
In-person event Thursday, March 10th from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cahoots. “This One’s for the Girls”: a networking event featuring guest speaker Marianna Kerppola, Founder and CEO of Poisera. Poisera helps moms forge their own journey. Women* have been driving change, scaling heights, and breaking barriers for centuries.
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Recent Online Event: “Introduction to XR technology for Live Experience”
XR Initiative Online Event: March 24, 2022, 12 noon to 1:30 p.m. Join us for “Introduction to XR Technology for Live Experience” hosted by White Light, live from their SmartStage XR stage technology, with Finn Ross, Creative Director and Founder of FRAY Studio. Extended Reality technologies and game engines, like
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ArtsEngine Applications Open for Funding of Student Organizations
Deadline: March 15, 2022. ArtsEngine offers multiple funding opportunities for student organizations: for new groups formed in the last three years; for established organizations; for special projects. Multiple grants are available in each category. Applications for the next round of funding are due March 15, 2022. Find out more at:
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CFE: “The Silicon Valley Experience” – 2022 Applications due February 21.
Gain connections to some of Silicon Valley’s leading founders, CEOs, executives, and investors, all of whom hail from the University of Michigan. You will attend sessions and events hosted by U-M alumni who are eager to meet the next generation of Michigan talent. See what it’s like behind-the-scenes at some
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a2ru Online Event: Black Perspectives on Creativity, Trustworthiness, Welcome and Well-Being
This event took place on March 4, 2022. Researchers from Slover Linett Audience Research discuss findings from their new report “A Place to Be Heard, A Space to Feel Held: Black Perspectives on Creativity, Trustworthiness, Welcome and Well-Being.” This webinar will also include a discussion of the report’s possible implications
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CFE Event: Navigating Startups
Monday, February 21, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Cahoots. Career advice from a panel of those in the startup Ecosystem. The world of startup recruiting is often a mystery. When do they recruit? What do they look for in employees? What’s the culture like? Hear from three distinguished panelists
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Instructors: How to apply for regularly scheduled use of a Duderstadt Center classroom
(Updated October 21st, 2022) The application cycle for extended use of DC classrooms for Winter 2023 Semester has ended. The next review cycle, for Spring/Summer 2023 Semester, is yet to be scheduled but you may submit a request at any time by emailing [email protected]. Digital Media Commons staff will follow-up
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Technology collaborations that touch every aspect of the U-M experience.
A partnership between the Digital Media Commons’ Visualization Studio and Michigan Health enables rehabilitation patients to create and explore new virtual worlds. Donn Hilker, Clinical Director for the University of Michigan Health Rehabilitation Engineering Program, leads a team who use engineering and new technologies to increase the functional capabilities and