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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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- Making a Difference: Honoring Kati Bauer’s Legacy at the University of Michigan
Not many employees at the University of Michigan have had the journey that Kathleen “Kati” Bauer has had on this campus. This January, people across the U-M campus and community gathered to celebrate Bauer’s retirement after 50 years of working for the university. Beginning as a clerical assistant for the ophthalmology department at Michigan Medicine […]
- Bat-Signal? No–Button System.
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 of Duderstadt staff ready to […]
Happening in the Duderstadt Center
- Duderstadt Center Studio Highlights
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 is a team of students, […] - Material Conversations: A Focus on Healthcare Applications and Silicones
Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library (AAEL) Wednesday February 25, 12-1pm, Duderstadt Center 2nd Floor Join Steven Mankoci, PhD in Polymer Science from the University of Akron, and Yuwei Liu, PhD in Chemistry from the University of Michigan—both research scientists at Wacker Chemical—for an engaging discussion on silicone technology and its growing role in medical and […] - DMC Staff Exhibition
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 the cameras and computers to […] - From DC to Pandora: Marc Morisseau’s Journey to Avatar
Two weeks ago, 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 Steffen Heise at the Visualization […] - Award-Winning M.I.D.E.N Project Featured at Stamps Gallery
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 the simulation in real time […] - Planting Disabled Futures: A Virtual Reality Community Performance in Detroit
From February 16–18, Planting Disabled Futures,a virtual reality and community performance experience created by the DC Emergent Technologies team, will open in Detroit. Developed under the leadership of DC staff Daniel Vincenz and directed by U-M Professor Petra Kuppers, the project blends live performance, immersive VR, and environmental storytelling to explore disability justice, climate change, […]
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.
Celebrate 30 Years with $30
As we mark our 30th anniversary on U-M’s North Campus, we invite you to celebrate with us by visiting our Maizeraise page and making a special $30 anniversary gift. Your participation—at any level—supports the powerful future of innovation at the Duderstadt Center.
You can also make a targeted impact through the Duderstadt Center Enrichment Fund, which invests directly in the people and spaces that fuel creativity and discovery. Or support the Video Studio Fund, Audio Studio Fund, or Visualization Studio Fund to ensure we continue providing cutting-edge production resources to the U-M community.
Thirty years strong. Just getting started.