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DC Building Hours
The Duderstadt Center (DC) is open 24-hours, 7 days-a-week, every day that the U-M is open. A U-M Mcard is needed for entry from 8:00 p.m. through 8:00 a.m.
2025 Winter Break
Building closes at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 24th and re-opens at 8:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2nd.
Mujo Café – check their calendar for current hours
- Women of the Kahn Family
For anyone who has walked around the University of Michigan campus, they have definitely passed by a building designed by the architect, Albert Kahn. From the grand Hill Auditorium and the Burton Tower behind it, to the beautiful William L. Clements Library, 19 out of 23 Kahn-designed buildings remain on campus and in Ann Arbor […]
- Beyond XR: Planting a Perceivable Garden
After eight hours of scanning the Matthaei Botanical Gardens, Architecture student Jared Jenkins took a week to edit and render his data to fit into the Michigan Immersive Digital Experience Nexus, or MIDEN, housed in the Duderstadt Center. Now, he has a full scan and is able to virtually walk around the Tropical House room […]
Happening in the Duderstadt Center
- U-M SMTD Alumni Concert Tour in Detroit
Seven proud alumni of the U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance—now performing together as Racing Mount Pleasant—are bringing their multi-city concert tour home to Detroit this January. The band has been gaining momentum following the release of their newest album, Racing Mount Pleasant, which debuted this August under the R&R label. Their sound blends […] - Design Lab 1 Wraps Up the Fall Workshop Series
Last Friday, DC staff member Marjorie Gaber led the final workshop of the semester, “Intro to Sewing”, in Design Lab 1. Participants learned sewing machine basics and simple hand-sewing techniques—and many walked away with their own handmade mini projects to celebrate their new skills. This year, Design Lab 1 hosted 15 workshops and events, welcoming […] - Women of the Kahn Family
For anyone who has walked around the University of Michigan campus, they have definitely passed by a building designed by the architect, Albert Kahn. From the grand Hill Auditorium and the Burton Tower behind it, to the beautiful William L. Clements Library, 19 out of 23 Kahn-designed buildings remain on campus and in Ann Arbor […] - Award-Winning Collection of the Squirrel Hall of Fame Photo Contest
After a month of spirited competition, five winning entries have been selected from nearly 70 submissions. Take a look at our fuzzy friends! We look forward to seeing even more creative entries in our upcoming second contest. Stay tuned for submission details! […] - Material Engagement
Duderstadt Center Gallery December 12-18, 2025 A Taubman College of Architecture & Urban Planning Collective Student Research Expo. “Material Engagement” brings together five projects exploring the intersection of digital fabrication, computational design, and cultural meaning. From transforming discarded oyster shells into architectural elements through machine knitting, to creating acoustic installations that help Deaf individuals perceive sound […] - Meet the New Personal Studio
Located on the first floor of DC, the Personal Studio has been serving as a simple, accessible recording space since 2008. Now, after a major summer renovation, it’s been transformed into a versatile, modern studio built to support everything from solo content creation to webinars, live streams, and broadcasts. One of the most visible upgrades […]
Take Note
Duderstadt Center Hours: Although the DC is open for 24 hour use, the exterior doors are locked at 8 p.m. each night until 8 a.m. the next morning, but entry can be obtained using your U-M Mcard.
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.
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.
Support the Duderstadt Center
As we approach our 30th anniversary on U-M’s North Campus, we are asking that you use this opportunity to support us. By making a gift of any size to the Duderstadt Center Enrichment Fund, you can help us provide stipends for student work and awards; purchase the latest and greatest technology; support U-M faculty in their teaching endeavors; and refresh our building as needed.
A gift to the Duderstadt Center Video Studio Fund or Audio Studio Fund will enable us to continue providing cutting-edge video and audio production resources to the U-M community. Your generosity will ensure our students and faculty have access to the best tools, techniques, and expertise, giving them the confidence to produce world-class content that sets them apart from the competition.