Category: Past Events (2025-2026 Academic Year)

Archive of events from 2025-2026 Academic Year

Finish it! Craftathon

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Flyer for “Finish It! Craftathon.” Bring unfinished creative projects to Design Lab 1 and get help from lab staff to complete them. Materials provided for smaller projects; participants are encouraged to bring their own for larger ones. Tuesday, April 21, 5–6 p.m., Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1.
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 April 21, 5-6pm Got a project you’ve been putting off? Something you want to finish before the school year ends? Come to Design Lab 1 and FINISH IT once and for all! Lab staff will be on hand to help with your projects, materials will

Intro to Machine Embroidery

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Flyer for “Intro to Machine Embroidery” workshop. Learn how to create embroidered projects using an embroidery machine, including the basics of design and a live machine demo. Tuesday, April 7, 4–5:30 p.m., Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1.
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 April 7, 4-5:30pm Join us and learn how to make embroidered projects using an embroidery machine! This workshop will teach participants the basics of designing for the embroidery machine and show a demo of the machine in action.

Living ArtsEngine 2026

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Photo of Living Arts Engine students for 2026 and text.
Symposium and ExhibitionApril 4 – April 9, 2026Symposium: April 4, 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 4th from 4-6 pm in the Duderstadt Center Gallery. The

AAFF VR Documentary Screening: Is The War Close?

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A VR bedroom setting with text alerts popping out on the left side.
Visualization Studio March 28, 11am March 29, 12pm Michigan Theater Grand Foyer Directed by visiting professor Joseph Sywenkyj and DC faculty member Sara Eskandari, this room-scale virtual reality documentary recreates the experience of being at home in Kyiv during a large-scale Russian drone and missile attack. Using gaming technology and

Intro to Cricut Workshop

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Poster for “Intro to Cricut” workshop on Tuesday, March 24 at 4pm in Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1.
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 March 24, 4-5:30pm Join us to learn the basics of using the Cricut machine and Cricut Design Space in Design Lab 1. This workshop is a great introduction for anyone interested in cutting, crafting, and creating with Cricut tools. Participants are encouraged to bring their

Make Your Own Stamps Workshop

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Poster for “Make Your Own Stamps” workshop credit event on Friday, March 20 at 3:30 p.m. in Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1, led by Melody J., Judas D., and Isabel, featuring illustrated stamp designs.
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 March 20, 3:30pm Join us and learn how to make your own rubber stamps and prints using Design Lab 1’s printmaking tools! Whether you’re new to printmaking or ready to try a new creative process, this workshop is a great chance to make something by

When Replacement Parts Don’t Exist, We Print Them

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A 3D printing prototype
Fabrication Underground Fabrication Underground, the Duderstadt Center’s hub for 3D printing and prototyping, supports projects across campus—from North Campus to the heart of Michigan Stadium and Crisler Arena. When Crisler Arena Facilities Manager Nathan Moseley struggled to find replacement wall plates for the arena, he reached out to Fabrication Underground

Giving Blueday 2026!

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University of Michigan Giving Blueday banner for March 18, 2026, with the message “Support that starts here creates what’s next.”
Mark your calendars for Giving Blueday, a 24-hour celebration of giving across the University of Michigan. From 12 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on March 18, donors are invited to support the programs, spaces, and experiences they love most at Michigan. By giving early to the Duderstadt Center through our Giving

Cultural Experience: How to Decorate Your Dragon

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Artist Zhen Guo stands beside a colorful dragon head sculpture made from recycled materials in the Duderstadt Center Design Lab workshop.
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 March 12, 17, 19, 6-9pm This winter semester, the University of Michigan is hosting a semester-long program celebrating the artistry, tradition, and collective spirit of the dragon in Asian culture—an enduring symbol of inclusivity, strength, and courage. Renowned international artist Zhen Guo is collaborating with

Polymer Clay Workshop

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A green poster titled as "Polymer Clay Event"
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 March 13, 3-5pm Need a quick break from schoolwork? Join us in Design Lab 1 this Friday for a relaxing afternoon of tea, cocoa, and mini sculpture-making with polymer clay! This event is hosted by Living ArtsEngine, a creative interdisciplinary Michigan Learning Community based in

Duderstadt Center Studio Highlights

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Film studio scene with crew members filming actors inside a boxing ring under stage lights. On-screen text reads “Duderstadt Center Studios” and “Presents.”
Curious what production at the Video Studio looks like? See it in 120 seconds! Our 2024–25 highlight reel captures moments of creativity, collaboration, and storytelling. From dynamic studio productions and student-led projects to professional-grade filming, the space has been home to countless talents bringing ideas to life. Behind every frame

Intro To Machine Embroidery

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Green background with pictures of a fish, apple, egg, butterfly and musical notes with text.
Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 Rescheduled for March 12, 4-5:30pm Join us to learn how to make embroidered projects using an embroidery machine! This workshop will teach participants the basics of designing for the embroidery machine and show a demo of the machine in action.