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MSU Board of Trustees approves essential MSU Museum infrastructure upgrades

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The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has authorized infrastructure improvements for the MSU Museum. An integral part of research, teaching and engagement at the university, the museum will embark on an ambitious 18-month renovation project starting July 2024 to implement state-of-the-art climate control...
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An exhibit display featuring a framed newspaper advertisement for enclosed in a clear glass case on a white pedestal. To the left, an informational digital display provides context about the object. In the background, additional exhibits are visible, along with a large screen displaying the words "TECHNO: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music" in bold white text. The setting is dimly lit, with spotlights highlighting the objects on display.

Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music Extended Through July 12

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The MSU Museum is pleased to announce the extension of Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music, an immersive exhibition exploring Detroit’s role as the birthplace of Techno and its deep connections to Afrofuturism. Originally set to close at the end
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An AI-generated graphic of a brain lit with circuitry and lights sits on a massive computer chip interface in dark blues and orange

MSU Museum CoLab Studio Announces Open Call for Singularity Exhibition

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The MSU Museum’s CoLab Studio invites artists, scholars, and creators worldwide to submit proposals for Singularity, an upcoming exhibition and public programming series. This exhibition will explore the potential consequences of a speculative future where artificial intelligence matches or surpasses human
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"A black-and-white portrait of Stacy "Hotwaxx" Hale wearing dark sunglasses and smiling confidently. They have short, styled hair and are dressed in a light shirt with a simple necklace. The background is solid and dark, drawing attention to their expressive face.

MSU Museum Honors Detroit’s Female DJs for Women’s History Month

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In celebration of Women’s History Month, the MSU Museum presents Her Sound, Her City: Detroit’s Women Shaping Electronic Music, a special two-part event on Thursday, March 20, 2025, recognizing the women who have helped define Detroit’s electronic music scene. The evening
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A dimly lit exhibition space featuring two large, black, worn wooden speaker cabinets on casters, positioned on either side of a tall, black stand. A small illuminated screen is mounted on the stand, displaying text and a logo. The speakers and screen are the focal points, with a dark background and a reflective floor adding to the atmosphere.

Echoes of Club Heaven: A Legacy in Sound

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In the story of Detroit Techno, club spaces were more than just venues—they were incubators of sound, culture, and community. One of the featured artifacts in Techno: The Rise of Detroit’s Machine Music is the sound system from Club Heaven. The
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A planetarium with a large, domed ceiling illuminated by a gradient of rainbow colors, transitioning from red to green to blue. Faintly visible labels of celestial objects, such as 'Jupiter,' 'Neptune,' and 'Saturn,' are projected onto the dome. Audience members are reclining in dark theater seats, gazing at the display.

MSU’s Immersive Visualization Institute Offers Hands-On Exploration of Large-Scale Display Technologies

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Michigan State University is once again offering the Immersive Visualization Institute (IVI) Summer Institute, an in-person program that provides graduate students and faculty with the opportunity to explore the pedagogical potential of large-scale immersive visualization platforms on campus. Applications are due by
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A futuristic, neon-lit gaming exhibition titled "Game Changers" features various interactive displays and arcade stations. The room is illuminated with vibrant purple, blue, and green lights, creating a cyberpunk-inspired atmosphere. A central screen labeled "GEL LAB: Games of Learning and Education" stands prominently, surrounded by classic and modern gaming setups. Mannequin-like figures are positioned throughout the space, engaging with VR experiences, arcade machines, and video game consoles. The reflective floor enhances the glowing ambiance, making the space feel immersive and high-tech.

MSU Museum and GEL Lab Secure HARP Grant for Gaming Exhibition

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The MSU Museum and the Games for Entertainment and Learning (GEL) Lab have been awarded the prestigious 2025 Humanities and Arts Research Program (HARP) Large-Scale Development Grant to support the creation of Game Changers, an immersive exhibition exploring the societal, cultural,
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