Mpark, the makerpark, housed in the College of Arts and Letters in Batten Arts and Letters Building, on ODU’s main campus, is an inclusive public digital humanities critical makerspace. We nurture nonhierarchical collaborations across disciplines. Digital Humanities is a big-tent field meaning that we welcome practitioners from all the disciplines. A critical maker space is a physical space equipped with a range of digital and analog technologies that enable users to build, make, and innovate. We aim to provide users access to a unique makerpark composed of old and new technologies––from typewriters and sewing machines to 3D printers and laser cutters. We support the vision, creativity, and research of Arts & Letters students and faculty. We do so through in-person labs, online tutorials, and opportunities to use the space and its resources.
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HALLOWEEN ACCESSORY WORKSHOP
Need a last-minute Halloween costume accessory? Come by ODU’s mPark makerspace and get creative with us! Make animal ear headbands, magic wands, and other fun accessories to complete your Halloween look. All materials will be provided, and no crafting experience… Read More »
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Cyanotype Pop-Up
Event Details About the Event Join the mpark team for a hands-on cyanotype experience! Create your own blue-and-white photographic print in just 3–6 minutes while exploring how women writers and artists have used nonstandard textual practices to represent their experiences.… Read More »
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Coptic Bookbinding at mpark
Coptic Bookbinding Workshop with Prof. Luisa A. Igloria Coptic binding is known for its visible stitched spine and its ability to allow a book to open flat. The workshop will introduce the basic techniques and creative possibilities of this traditional… Read More »
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Fall 2026 mpark Office Hours
mPark Office Hour Updates We’re excited to welcome you back to mPark for the Fall 2026 semester! Our office hours are a chance for students, faculty, and staff to stop by, ask questions, work on projects, and get support with… Read More »