Category: _EVENTS

Organizational Heading for Posts of events taking place in the Duderstadt Center or associated with the DC or one of its partners and of interest to DC users.

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.

Bat-Signal? No–Button System.

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New help screen at the help desk with the message "Help on the way".
For every question in the Duderstadt Center, the new button system has made it easy to get an answer. Once pressed, the button, or the interface at the information desk in the Duderstadt Center that allows users to call for staff to help, sends a Slack message to a team

DMC Staff Exhibition

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Pictures of varied artwork on a teal background.
Duderstadt Center Gallery February 17 – March 8, 2026 Creativity emanates from the Duderstadt Center. Faculty, students and staff all benefit from the creative expertise found within the design labs, audio, video and visualization studios, fabrication resources and the gallery. Join us as our own staff step out from behind

From DC to Pandora: Marc Morisseau’s Journey to Avatar

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A slide deck with Avatar character as background with the title "Design Another Day"
In early February, Marc Morisseau—former Duderstadt Center trainee and now an Academy Award–winning visual effects producer for Hollywood films and AAA games—joined Professor Melissa Gross’s Kinesiology class for a virtual guest lecture. During the talk, Marc reflected on his early passion for animation and motion capture, developed through training with

Award-Winning M.I.D.E.N Project Featured at Stamps Gallery

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A girl with VR glasses and controller in a space featuring 3D motion.
Fluid Frequencies—a virtual reality project developed by Stamps student Ava Muntner—has been selected for the 2026 Undergraduate Juried Exhibition running from January 30 to February 21 and received an award. Created at M.I.D.E.N (Michigan Immersive Digital Experience Nexus), the project takes advantage of the space’s immersive, location-tracking technology, which adapts

Poster Design Workshop 

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Photo of scattered posters on a grey background.
February 16, 5:00-7:00 pm Design Lab 1 Want to try out graphic design, especially for music related/live entertainment events? Attend this workshop to learn some basic principles and how to improve your workflow. In collaboration with the Michigan Electronic Music Collective.

Powerful Fusion Pro at Work: Supporting the ZEUS Laser

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In the basement of the Duderstadt Center lies a hidden gem, tucked away from the bustling upper levels: the Fabrication Underground. The facility boasts a number of free resources to help University of Michigan students, faculty, and staff create prototypes using industry-standard 3-D printers, sharpen their woodworking skills at the