Duderstadt Center History – The James and Anne Duderstadt Center

Telling the Story of the Duderstadt Center in 2021

Posted on 2021-10-08 (2025-10-16) by jmerlinw

October 11, 2021 A special presentation by graduate students of Architecture on how they interpret the uses and purpose of the Duderstadt Center today, using the original vision for the building and its subsequent history as design criteria. (Note: This presentation took place on Monday, October 11th. This post will

Why BFS “Classroom” status matters to the mission of the Duderstadt Center

Posted on 2021-09-29 (2024-03-01) by jmerlinw

You may have noticed recent construction activity in the Duderstadt Center. That’s because we have undertaken renovations on all four floors of the building to qualify for status as a classroom building under the standards of the State of Michigan Bureau of Fire Services (BFS). Our building has recently been approved

Duderstadt Center 25th Anniversary plans underway

Posted on 2021-03-22 (2024-03-01) by jmerlinw

Save the dates October 4th – 8th, 2021, for the 25th Anniversary celebration of the Duderstadt Center! Plans are underway for multiple events, exhibits, and gatherings. In the Fall of 1996, what we now know as the The James and Anne Duderstadt Center opened its doors as the “Media Union”.