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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.
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- Between Voice and Silence
Duderstadt Center Gallery September 14 – October 5, 2025 Artists’ Reception: Sunday, September 14, 3-5 pm. The U-M Duderstadt Center Gallery presents an international art exhibition “Between Voice andSilence”, exploring the role of empathy and humanity in times of crisis. Through their works,Ukrainian and American artists Katya Lisova (textiles), Matvii Vaisberg (prints), and IrinaBondarenko (ceramics) […]
- Immersive VR: Experiencing the Ukraine War in Kyiv
September 14 – October 5, 2025 Duderstadt Center Gallery See what it feels like to live through war as part of your daily life with immersive VR. Developed by Duderstadt Center staff member Sara Eskandari and visiting professor Joseph Sywenkyj, this room-scale virtual reality documentary recreates the harrowing experience of being at home in Kyiv, […]
Happening in the Duderstadt Center
- CRTL + CREATE
September 30 – October 9, 2025 Duderstadt Center CCA Gallery An open exhibit featuring two interactive pieces, in amber by Paloma Calvin and Sankofa by Ola Ifidon. On view in the Central Collaboration Area of the Duderstadt Center until October 9th. And join us on Saturday, October 4, from 11:30 am – 4:30 pm, in […] - By Means of a Pencil
October 9 – November 5, 2025 Opening Reception October 9, 5:00-8:00 pm Closing Reception: November 2, 2:00-5:00 pmDuderstadt Center Gallery The U-M Duderstadt Center Gallery presents By Means of a Pencil a solo exhibition by artist and Stamps School of Art & Design LEO Lecturer I Nathan Byrne. By Means of a Pencil brings together […] - Immersive VR: Experiencing the Ukraine War in Kyiv
September 14 – October 5, 2025 Duderstadt Center Gallery See what it feels like to live through war as part of your daily life with immersive VR. Developed by Duderstadt Center staff member Sara Eskandari and visiting professor Joseph Sywenkyj, this room-scale virtual reality documentary recreates the harrowing experience of being at home in Kyiv, […] - Intro to Cricut
Wednesday, October 8, 2025 2:00-3:00 pm Duderstadt Center Design Lab 1 Interested in making paper crafts, cards, and stickers? Learn how to use the Cricut Maker 3 in Design Lab 1. This workshop will provide patrons with a basic overview of the machine, as well as Cricut Design Space, the program used to send cuts […] - Squirrel Hall of Fame Contest
U of M has a lot of squirrels, but only one has the style, the panache, the charisma to join the hallowed halls* of the Squirrel Hall of Fame. Send us your best original squirrel photo for the chance to win one of a kind Squirrel Swag and have your photo displayed in the Squirrel […] - Between Voice and Silence
Duderstadt Center Gallery September 14 – October 5, 2025 Artists’ Reception: Sunday, September 14, 3-5 pm. The U-M Duderstadt Center Gallery presents an international art exhibition “Between Voice andSilence”, exploring the role of empathy and humanity in times of crisis. Through their works,Ukrainian and American artists Katya Lisova (textiles), Matvii Vaisberg (prints), and IrinaBondarenko (ceramics) […]
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.