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Mission + Vision<\/h2>\n

mPark is a creative and collaborative makerspace at Old Dominion University that provides the space, tools, and support to empower students, faculty, and staff to dream, create, and achieve.<\/p>\n

mPark provides a welcoming, low-barrier environment where people can explore creative technologies, develop new skills, experiment with ideas, and bring their projects to life. Whether you are new to making or an experienced maker, mPark is here to help you learn, create, and explore.<\/p>\n

Our makerspace supports a wide range of creative, digital, and hands-on projects, including 3D printing, crafting, digital making, zines, chapbooks, posters, class projects, and workshops.<\/p>\n

mPark welcomes students, faculty, and staff from different disciplines, backgrounds, and levels of experience.<\/p>\n

The mPark staff provides consultations, instruction, and project support for creative and digital-making projects during office hours or by appointment.<\/p>\n

Register for Office Hours
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Questions? Email aswatek@odu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Hours + Location<\/h2>\n

Fall 2026 Office Hours<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Day<\/th>\nHours<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Monday<\/td>\n10:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM
\nBy appointment only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Tuesday<\/td>\n10:30 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wednesday<\/td>\n9:00 AM \u2013 12:00 PM
\nBy appointment only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thursday<\/td>\n10:00 AM \u2013 12:30 PM<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Friday<\/td>\nClosed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Location:<\/strong> BAL Room 2027<\/a>, Old Dominion University<\/p>\n

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What to Expect at mPark Office Hours<\/h2>\n

Project Help<\/h3>\n

Get support with starting ideas, planning projects, and getting feedback.<\/p>\n

Tool Support<\/h3>\n

Get guidance with mPark tools, equipment, and digital making.<\/p>\n

Creative Troubleshooting<\/h3>\n

Get support with zines, chapbooks, posters, class projects, workshops, and other creative projects.<\/p>\n

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Workshops + Events<\/h2>\n

mPark offers workshops and events throughout the semester that introduce students, faculty, and staff to creative technologies, digital tools, and hands-on making.<\/p>\n

Our workshops provide opportunities to learn new skills, experiment with different technologies, and explore creative approaches to academic and personal projects.<\/p>\n

View Upcoming Events
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View Past Events
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Stay Connected<\/h2>\n

Stay up to date with mPark workshops, events, office hours, new resources, and opportunities to make and learn.<\/p>\n

Questions? Email aswatek@odu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

ODU mpark Website<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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