The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center (MRRMAC) is a two-screen theatre located on the

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campus that commonly shows a wide variety of documentaries, independent cinema, and international films in the

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. It is also commonly used for class lectures in the Film Studies Program, as well as the Fine and Performing Arts program.

History

Originally, the

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, which opened in 1964, included a projection booth and auditorium that was used for screening and educational purposes. However, film exhibition was limited. In 1990, Mary Riepma Ross, a longtime supporter of the theatre and resident of

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established a trust for the building of a more adequate media arts center. The theatre was named to honor her $3.5 million gift, and construction began in June 2001, and opened in December 2003.

Facility

The two screens are equipped with state-of-the-art digital projectors, the first in the world on a university campus. The projector utilizes Texas Instruments DLP technology. Both theatres are equipped with

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, thanks to a generous donation by Dolby. The two theatres seat 236 and 106 people, respectively.

External links

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