Post by jjmetzger on Mar 21, 2016 23:05:43 GMT
signal/noise: A FemTechNet conference on Feminist Pedagogy, Technology, Transdisciplinarity
University of Michigan, April 8-10, 2016
Sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender Studies, University of Michigan, with support from the Department of Afroamerican & African Studies, Digital Studies, Digital Education & Innovation, Office of Research, Rackham Graduate School, and the Institute for the Humanities.
Registration: tinyurl.com/jou3y44
Registration is free although it is important to register so that we can plan food for lunches and receptions.
Schedule
Friday, April 8
2-7pm: Panel Presentations, Michigan League, Vandenberg Room (2nd Floor)
2:10 – 3pm: Introduction to FemTechNet’s DOCC & Conference Overview
Panelists include Lisa Nakamura (University of Michigan), Karen Keifer-Boyd (Penn State); Veronica Paredes (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign); Karl Surkan (MIT); T.L. Cowan (Yale); Jasmine Rault (The New School)
3:15 – 4:15pm: Labor
Porcus Oeconomicus: Labor, Feminism and Biopolitics of the Smithfield Pig (Lindsay Garcia, College of William & Mary)
Build, Buy, or Modernize: Mechanization of America’s Kitchen 1900-1959 (Khanh Vo, College of William & Mary)
ArrayProject&& (Jessica Parris & Adam Trowbridge, The Array Project / Channel TWo)
4:30 – 5:30pm: Mapping
Building the Feminist Cyborg Collective (Lindy Wilkins, Make Friends TO, STEAMLabs, & Site 3 coLaboratory)
Wind Her Up; Watch Her Dance: The Mechanization of the Hula Girl in Twentieth Century America (Leah M. Kuragano, College of William & Mary)
Calling to Talk and Listening Well: The Multimedia Practices of Feminist Telephone Hotlines (Cait McKinney, McGill University)
5:45 – 6:45pm: Activism
Creativity and Subjectivity in Social Media Activism (Ellen Moll, Michigan State University)
Feminist Advocacy and Privacy Management (Jade Metzger, Wayne State University)
Bridging with STEAM/M: Engaging Activists, Academics and Creative Industry in Transformative ICT Practice (Paula Gardner, McMaster University)
7-9pm signal/noise Launch Party, Michigan League, Michigan Room (2nd Floor)
Saturday, April 9
10am-5pm Concurrent Workshops, Hatcher & Shapiro Libraries
5:30-9pm Panel presentation + catered reception, Michigan League Ballroom
10am: Workshop Welcome, Shapiro Library 1st Floor
10:15am-1pm: Concurrent Workshops (more detailed descriptions forthcoming)
Wikistorming Workshop, Hatcher Gallery Lab, 1st Floor, North Side
Teaching WIKID GRRLS (Jade Metzger & Stine Eckert, Wayne State University)
A User Experience Approach to the Politics of Information Design (Marta Delatte, University of Hull)
Feminist Mapping Workshop, Hatcher Library Clark Instructional Space, 2nd Floor, South Side
Feminist Mapping Principles & Practices (Karen Keifer-Boyd, Penn State)
Mapping Food, Migration and Difference in Singapore (Kristy H.A. Kang, Nanyang Technological University)
A Feminist Mapping of Filmic Narratives (Almudena Escribá Maroto, Universidad de Valencia)
Exquisite Engendering Workshop, Hatcher Library Gallery (Room 100), 1st Floor, North Side
Vibrant Lives DataPlay (Jacqueline Wernimont, Jessica Rajko & Eileen Standley, Arizona State University)
Engendering Futures: Speculative Design, Play, Place and the Dreaming Collective (Ash Eliza Smith, University of California, San Diego)
Feminist Hackers Workshop, Shapiro Design Lab, Shapiro Library 1st Floor
Freedom Recycling Bin: The Game (Cricket Keating, Ohio State University & Melissa Meade, Colby-Sawyer College)
FEM:play — Feminist Game Card Hack (Paula Gardner, McMaster University & Emma Westecott, OCAD University)
1-2pm: lunch (provided), Hatcher Library Gallery, 1st Floor, North Side
2-5pm: Concurrent Workshops (more detailed descriptions forthcoming)
Feminist Writers Workshop, Hatcher Library Gallery (Room 100), 1st Floor, North Side
HAPLAB – Horror and Possibility Sci-Fi Workshop (Sophia Brueckner, University of Michigan)
Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Technology (Tiffany Chan, University of Victoria)
Pedagogies of Promotion (Li Cornfeld, McGill University)
Feminist Activists Workshop, Hatcher Gallery Lab, 1st Floor, North Side
What’s A Digital Feminist? Experiences of Gender and Labor in the Digital Humanities at the University of North Carolina (Charlotte Fryar, Michaela Dwyer & Malina Chavez, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Technology, Politics & Play: Understanding the Pedagogical and Political Value of Tinkering (Jessi Ring, Carleton University)
Feminist Hackers Workshop, Shapiro Design Lab, Shapiro Library 1st Floor
Solar Build-In (Marla Jaksch, The College of New Jersey)
Feminist Hackers Too, Hatcher Library Clark Instructional Space, 2nd Floor, South Side
Teaching with Twine: An Affective Tool for Exploring Identity (Karl Surkan, MIT)
5:30-6:30pm: Mobilizing Expertise about Global Media Activism: Report on an Experiment with the DOCC Structure, Michigan League Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Panelists: Anne Balsamo (The New School), Anita Say Chan (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Diana Mincyte (CUNY, College of Technology, New York), and Carrie Rentschler (McGill University)
6:30-9pm: catered reception + music, Michigan League Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Sunday, April 10, Michigan League
9am: breakfast provided, Vandenberg Room (2nd Floor)
10am: Keynote Dialogue: “Organic Intellectualism: DJ Scholarship, Black Feminism and Erasure Resistance” – Lynnee Denise, Vandenberg Room (2nd Floor)
11:30-12:30: Break-out sessions on topics that emerge from Friday & Saturday, various conference rooms (3rd Floor)
12:30-2:30pm: Full group lunch (provided); presenting from break-out sessions, Hussey Room (2nd Floor)
Conference Venues
The conference will be held in the Michigan League, located in Central Campus just north of the Michigan Diag at 911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Saturday workshops and lunch will be held in the Hatcher Graduate Library and Shapiro Design Lab, on the first floor of the Shapiro Undergraduate Library (about a 6 minute walk from the Michigan League).
See a campus map at campusinfo.umich.edu/campusmap/campus/central
Getting to Ann Arbor
Airport
Detroit Metropolitan International Airport (DTW) is only 20 miles from Ann Arbor, about a 45 minute drive (at the most). Major hubs are: Delta, Spirit, and US Air among others. For more information, call 734-AIR–PORT(247–7678).
Ground transportation between the airport & Ann Arbor
AirRide – This shuttle runs 13 times during the day and stops at the downtown Ann Arbor Blake Transit Center (10 minute walk from campus) and the Kensington Court Hotel. A one way ticket on AirRide is $15, however, if a reservation is made in advance the fare is reduced to $12. Get more info & make reservations at MyAirRide.com.
Ann Arbor Metro Shuttle – $40 University of Michigan Rate for transportation between DTW and Ann Arbor. Must call to make reservations: (734) 507-9220.
MetroCabs provide convenient, on-demand transportation from the Airport to points throughout the region. Taxis are available 24/7 from each terminal’s Ground Transportation Center, and no advanced reservation is required.
A-1 Airport Cars – $55 flat rate between DTW and Ann Arbor. Reservations recommended. Contact info: 877-276-1335 FREE; info@a-1airportcars.com
Rental Cars at Detroit Metro Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is served by most major rental car agencies. All rental car shuttles pick-up and drop-off at each terminal’s Ground Transportation Center. To access your rental car agency, once you have claimed any checked luggage, follow terminal signs to Ground Transportation. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended, however, courtesy phones for contacting each agency are located in each terminal’s baggage claim and Ground Transportation Center. There are no rental car desks inside the terminals.
Train
The Ann Arbor Amtrak Station is served daily by Amtrak’s Wolverine, which runs three times daily between Chicago and Detroit. Visit Amtrak’s website for more information: www.amtrak.com. The Amtrak Station is located at 325 Depot Street within the city of Ann Arbor, 0.8 mile from central campus.
Bus
Greyhound: The Greyhound Station is located in downtown Ann Arbor at 115 E. William Street. See the Greyhound site for scheduling and tickets.
Megabus: This station is located on the University of Michigan’s campus at the State Street Commuter Parking lot. Tickets can be purchased at the Megabus site.
Hotels
VisitAnnArbor.org has a complete list of hotels, B&Bs, and other accommodations in the area.
AirBNB
Directions to the Michigan League
911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
The Michigan League is located in Central Campus just north of the Michigan Diag.
View the League on a campus map, or get directions via Google Maps and MapQuest.
Driving Directions here.
From Detroit and Metro Airport (heading West) – Via I-94 (Ford Freeway)
Take State Street Exit 177. Turn right (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Turn right onto North University, which is one block past the Michigan Union. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University and Fletcher Street.
From Chicago (heading East) – Via I-94 (Ford Freeway)
Take State Street Exit 177. Turn left (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Turn right onto North University, which is one block past the Michigan Union. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University and Fletcher Street.
From Ohio (heading North) – Via I-75/US-23
Take Washtenaw-Ann Arbor Exit 37B and turn right (west) onto Washtenaw. Where Stadium Blvd and Washtenaw split (approximately 2-3 miles), stay to the right on Washtenaw following the “Hospital” signs. Turn left at Hill Street (you’ll see “The Rock”). Continue down Hill Street (campus buildings will be on your right). Turn right on State Street. Go three blocks. Turn right on North University. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.
From Northern MI (heading South) -Via I-75/US-23
Take US-23 South to M-14 West. Take Exit #3, “Downtown Ann Arbor,” which will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left at Huron Street. Continue down Huron to State St. Turn right on State Street. Turn left on North University. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.
From Northwest Suburbs – I-275/I-696 (W.P. Ruether Freeway)
Take I-696 to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, “Downtown Ann Arbor,” which turns into Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left onto Huron Street. Continue on Huron until State Street intersects. Turn right on State Street. Turn left on North University Street. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.
From Parts of Detroit, Redford, M-14, Plymouth and Canton – I-96 (also called the Jeffries Freeway)
Take I-96 to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, “Downtown Ann Arbor,” which turns into Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left on Huron Street until State Street intersects. Turn right on State Street. Turn left on North University Street. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.
From Lansing – I-96 (also called the Jeffries Freeway)
Take I-96 to US-23 South. Drive on US-23 South to M-14 West (Downtown Ann Arbor) Exit. Take Exit and drive about a mile to Exit 3, also marked “Downtown.” Take exit ramp, which turns into Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left on Huron Street until State Street intersects. Turn right on State Street. Turn left on North University. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University and Fletcher Street.
Additional Resources
Interactive Campus Map
Campus Information Center Maps & Directions
Campus Information Center Building Search
VisitAnnArbor.org
Parking at UMich
The U-M Parking and Transportation Services site provides a comprehensive source for parking options, as well as bus routes and other transportation information.
University Visitor parking is available on Central Campus at the Palmer Drive structure located on Palmer Drive just west of Washtenaw Avenue. The visitor parking rate is $0.75 per half hour.
The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority provides parking information on their website, including metered street parking and public structures. Liberty Square or Maynard structures are the closest public structures, within a few blocks of central campus. The rate is $1.20 per hour.
Parking is FREE on Sundays!
Ann Arbor & Campus Transportation
Getting Around Ann Arbor (courtesy: VisitAnnArbor.org)
Ann Arbor’s downtown area – including the University of Michigan’s campus – are known for being very walkable, but for those looking to make up time or get further out of the city, we have many options that are likely to suit your needs:
Public Bus System – The Ride: Operated by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, ‘The Ride’ is a top-notch public transit system, offering over 1500 stops in Washtenaw County. Fare is $1.50 per person. Exact change is needed. Visit TheRide.org for more information.
Taxi: There are over 20 taxi cab service providers in Ann Arbor. You will need to CALL for pickup within 5-15 minutes. See the full list.
Car Rental: If you need to rent a car during your visit to the Ann Arbor area, there are several companies that can assist you. Many have multiple locations so you can get exactly what you need, where you need it. For a full list of rental car agencies in the area, click here.
Zipcar: Zipcar is a national car-sharing service that allows you to reserve and rent cars by the hour or day without the hassle of a traditional car rental. Cars are located all around Ann Arbor. Zipcar members can reserve cars online then swipe their card at the vehicle to unlock doors. Gas and insurance are included. See Zipcar map for locations.
Uber: It exists in Ann Arbor. You know what this is.
Getting Around Campus
WALK! The University of Michigan’s Central Campus is large but easily walkable. Conference venues are very proximate, about 0.3 mile apart (6 minute walk). View an interactive campus map here: campusinfo.umich.edu/campusmap
BIKE! Arbor Bike – Bike share system intended for short trips around town. Members have access to an unlimited number for 60 minute trips while their membership is active. As long as each trip is kept under 60 minutes, no additional fees, outside of the initial membership fee, are incurred.
Anyone over the age of 18 with a valid credit card or debit card can become an ArborBike member.
Fees & Sign up:
1-day………… sold at any ArborBike kiosk & online – $6
1-month……. sold online – $10
1-year………..sold online – $65
ANN ARBOR BUSES:
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority or AATA regular bus fare is $1.50. Passes are available at the downtown AATA Blake Transit Center and online. Check bus routes and schedules.
CAMPUS BUSES (free to ride!):
U-M Buses are big and blue. They go all over campus. The University’s 12 bus routes carry approximately 7.2 million passengers per year. The bus system is free to the general public, and generally operates from about 5:00 AM to about 2:30 AM weekdays (7:00 AM to about 3:00 AM weekends), with reduced hours during spring/summer terms and on holidays.
Visit the Parking and Transportation Services website for information on all campus buses.
Childcare
The University of Michigan Work-Life Resource Center provides information and options for childcare services in Ann Arbor.
Can’t find what you need? Contact Amy Szczepanski, Community Child Care Resources/ Campus Child Care Homes Network Manager, University of Michigan Work-Life Resource Center; (734) 763-9379
Wireless Access
For University of Michigan students, faculty & staff:
MWireless is the most secure WiFi network and should be used by all U-M faculty, staff, students. Login required.
For Guests:
MGuest is free wireless network provided for University of Michigan visitors. It is open and insecure, no encryption is provided by the network. It is available in most campus buildings, including conference venues.
eduroam is a secured WiFi network service that allows students, staff, and faculty to use their home institution’s WiFi credentials without having to set up a guest account. Check if your home institution participates: www.eduroam.us/institutions_list.
University of Michigan, April 8-10, 2016
Sponsored by the Institute for Research on Women and Gender Studies, University of Michigan, with support from the Department of Afroamerican & African Studies, Digital Studies, Digital Education & Innovation, Office of Research, Rackham Graduate School, and the Institute for the Humanities.
Registration: tinyurl.com/jou3y44
Registration is free although it is important to register so that we can plan food for lunches and receptions.
Schedule
Friday, April 8
2-7pm: Panel Presentations, Michigan League, Vandenberg Room (2nd Floor)
2:10 – 3pm: Introduction to FemTechNet’s DOCC & Conference Overview
Panelists include Lisa Nakamura (University of Michigan), Karen Keifer-Boyd (Penn State); Veronica Paredes (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign); Karl Surkan (MIT); T.L. Cowan (Yale); Jasmine Rault (The New School)
3:15 – 4:15pm: Labor
Porcus Oeconomicus: Labor, Feminism and Biopolitics of the Smithfield Pig (Lindsay Garcia, College of William & Mary)
Build, Buy, or Modernize: Mechanization of America’s Kitchen 1900-1959 (Khanh Vo, College of William & Mary)
ArrayProject&& (Jessica Parris & Adam Trowbridge, The Array Project / Channel TWo)
4:30 – 5:30pm: Mapping
Building the Feminist Cyborg Collective (Lindy Wilkins, Make Friends TO, STEAMLabs, & Site 3 coLaboratory)
Wind Her Up; Watch Her Dance: The Mechanization of the Hula Girl in Twentieth Century America (Leah M. Kuragano, College of William & Mary)
Calling to Talk and Listening Well: The Multimedia Practices of Feminist Telephone Hotlines (Cait McKinney, McGill University)
5:45 – 6:45pm: Activism
Creativity and Subjectivity in Social Media Activism (Ellen Moll, Michigan State University)
Feminist Advocacy and Privacy Management (Jade Metzger, Wayne State University)
Bridging with STEAM/M: Engaging Activists, Academics and Creative Industry in Transformative ICT Practice (Paula Gardner, McMaster University)
7-9pm signal/noise Launch Party, Michigan League, Michigan Room (2nd Floor)
Saturday, April 9
10am-5pm Concurrent Workshops, Hatcher & Shapiro Libraries
5:30-9pm Panel presentation + catered reception, Michigan League Ballroom
10am: Workshop Welcome, Shapiro Library 1st Floor
10:15am-1pm: Concurrent Workshops (more detailed descriptions forthcoming)
Wikistorming Workshop, Hatcher Gallery Lab, 1st Floor, North Side
Teaching WIKID GRRLS (Jade Metzger & Stine Eckert, Wayne State University)
A User Experience Approach to the Politics of Information Design (Marta Delatte, University of Hull)
Feminist Mapping Workshop, Hatcher Library Clark Instructional Space, 2nd Floor, South Side
Feminist Mapping Principles & Practices (Karen Keifer-Boyd, Penn State)
Mapping Food, Migration and Difference in Singapore (Kristy H.A. Kang, Nanyang Technological University)
A Feminist Mapping of Filmic Narratives (Almudena Escribá Maroto, Universidad de Valencia)
Exquisite Engendering Workshop, Hatcher Library Gallery (Room 100), 1st Floor, North Side
Vibrant Lives DataPlay (Jacqueline Wernimont, Jessica Rajko & Eileen Standley, Arizona State University)
Engendering Futures: Speculative Design, Play, Place and the Dreaming Collective (Ash Eliza Smith, University of California, San Diego)
Feminist Hackers Workshop, Shapiro Design Lab, Shapiro Library 1st Floor
Freedom Recycling Bin: The Game (Cricket Keating, Ohio State University & Melissa Meade, Colby-Sawyer College)
FEM:play — Feminist Game Card Hack (Paula Gardner, McMaster University & Emma Westecott, OCAD University)
1-2pm: lunch (provided), Hatcher Library Gallery, 1st Floor, North Side
2-5pm: Concurrent Workshops (more detailed descriptions forthcoming)
Feminist Writers Workshop, Hatcher Library Gallery (Room 100), 1st Floor, North Side
HAPLAB – Horror and Possibility Sci-Fi Workshop (Sophia Brueckner, University of Michigan)
Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Technology (Tiffany Chan, University of Victoria)
Pedagogies of Promotion (Li Cornfeld, McGill University)
Feminist Activists Workshop, Hatcher Gallery Lab, 1st Floor, North Side
What’s A Digital Feminist? Experiences of Gender and Labor in the Digital Humanities at the University of North Carolina (Charlotte Fryar, Michaela Dwyer & Malina Chavez, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
Technology, Politics & Play: Understanding the Pedagogical and Political Value of Tinkering (Jessi Ring, Carleton University)
Feminist Hackers Workshop, Shapiro Design Lab, Shapiro Library 1st Floor
Solar Build-In (Marla Jaksch, The College of New Jersey)
Feminist Hackers Too, Hatcher Library Clark Instructional Space, 2nd Floor, South Side
Teaching with Twine: An Affective Tool for Exploring Identity (Karl Surkan, MIT)
5:30-6:30pm: Mobilizing Expertise about Global Media Activism: Report on an Experiment with the DOCC Structure, Michigan League Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Panelists: Anne Balsamo (The New School), Anita Say Chan (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign), Diana Mincyte (CUNY, College of Technology, New York), and Carrie Rentschler (McGill University)
6:30-9pm: catered reception + music, Michigan League Ballroom, 2nd Floor
Sunday, April 10, Michigan League
9am: breakfast provided, Vandenberg Room (2nd Floor)
10am: Keynote Dialogue: “Organic Intellectualism: DJ Scholarship, Black Feminism and Erasure Resistance” – Lynnee Denise, Vandenberg Room (2nd Floor)
11:30-12:30: Break-out sessions on topics that emerge from Friday & Saturday, various conference rooms (3rd Floor)
12:30-2:30pm: Full group lunch (provided); presenting from break-out sessions, Hussey Room (2nd Floor)
Conference Venues
The conference will be held in the Michigan League, located in Central Campus just north of the Michigan Diag at 911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109. Saturday workshops and lunch will be held in the Hatcher Graduate Library and Shapiro Design Lab, on the first floor of the Shapiro Undergraduate Library (about a 6 minute walk from the Michigan League).
See a campus map at campusinfo.umich.edu/campusmap/campus/central
Getting to Ann Arbor
Airport
Detroit Metropolitan International Airport (DTW) is only 20 miles from Ann Arbor, about a 45 minute drive (at the most). Major hubs are: Delta, Spirit, and US Air among others. For more information, call 734-AIR–PORT(247–7678).
Ground transportation between the airport & Ann Arbor
AirRide – This shuttle runs 13 times during the day and stops at the downtown Ann Arbor Blake Transit Center (10 minute walk from campus) and the Kensington Court Hotel. A one way ticket on AirRide is $15, however, if a reservation is made in advance the fare is reduced to $12. Get more info & make reservations at MyAirRide.com.
Ann Arbor Metro Shuttle – $40 University of Michigan Rate for transportation between DTW and Ann Arbor. Must call to make reservations: (734) 507-9220.
MetroCabs provide convenient, on-demand transportation from the Airport to points throughout the region. Taxis are available 24/7 from each terminal’s Ground Transportation Center, and no advanced reservation is required.
A-1 Airport Cars – $55 flat rate between DTW and Ann Arbor. Reservations recommended. Contact info: 877-276-1335 FREE; info@a-1airportcars.com
Rental Cars at Detroit Metro Airport – Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW) is served by most major rental car agencies. All rental car shuttles pick-up and drop-off at each terminal’s Ground Transportation Center. To access your rental car agency, once you have claimed any checked luggage, follow terminal signs to Ground Transportation. Advanced reservations are strongly recommended, however, courtesy phones for contacting each agency are located in each terminal’s baggage claim and Ground Transportation Center. There are no rental car desks inside the terminals.
Train
The Ann Arbor Amtrak Station is served daily by Amtrak’s Wolverine, which runs three times daily between Chicago and Detroit. Visit Amtrak’s website for more information: www.amtrak.com. The Amtrak Station is located at 325 Depot Street within the city of Ann Arbor, 0.8 mile from central campus.
Bus
Greyhound: The Greyhound Station is located in downtown Ann Arbor at 115 E. William Street. See the Greyhound site for scheduling and tickets.
Megabus: This station is located on the University of Michigan’s campus at the State Street Commuter Parking lot. Tickets can be purchased at the Megabus site.
Hotels
VisitAnnArbor.org has a complete list of hotels, B&Bs, and other accommodations in the area.
AirBNB
Directions to the Michigan League
911 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48109
The Michigan League is located in Central Campus just north of the Michigan Diag.
View the League on a campus map, or get directions via Google Maps and MapQuest.
Driving Directions here.
From Detroit and Metro Airport (heading West) – Via I-94 (Ford Freeway)
Take State Street Exit 177. Turn right (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Turn right onto North University, which is one block past the Michigan Union. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University and Fletcher Street.
From Chicago (heading East) – Via I-94 (Ford Freeway)
Take State Street Exit 177. Turn left (north). Continue on State Street approximately 2 miles to the main campus area. Turn right onto North University, which is one block past the Michigan Union. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University and Fletcher Street.
From Ohio (heading North) – Via I-75/US-23
Take Washtenaw-Ann Arbor Exit 37B and turn right (west) onto Washtenaw. Where Stadium Blvd and Washtenaw split (approximately 2-3 miles), stay to the right on Washtenaw following the “Hospital” signs. Turn left at Hill Street (you’ll see “The Rock”). Continue down Hill Street (campus buildings will be on your right). Turn right on State Street. Go three blocks. Turn right on North University. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.
From Northern MI (heading South) -Via I-75/US-23
Take US-23 South to M-14 West. Take Exit #3, “Downtown Ann Arbor,” which will become Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left at Huron Street. Continue down Huron to State St. Turn right on State Street. Turn left on North University. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.
From Northwest Suburbs – I-275/I-696 (W.P. Ruether Freeway)
Take I-696 to I-275 South to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, “Downtown Ann Arbor,” which turns into Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left onto Huron Street. Continue on Huron until State Street intersects. Turn right on State Street. Turn left on North University Street. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.
From Parts of Detroit, Redford, M-14, Plymouth and Canton – I-96 (also called the Jeffries Freeway)
Take I-96 to M-14 West. Follow M-14 West signs closely. Take Exit #3, “Downtown Ann Arbor,” which turns into Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left on Huron Street until State Street intersects. Turn right on State Street. Turn left on North University Street. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University Street and Fletcher Street.
From Lansing – I-96 (also called the Jeffries Freeway)
Take I-96 to US-23 South. Drive on US-23 South to M-14 West (Downtown Ann Arbor) Exit. Take Exit and drive about a mile to Exit 3, also marked “Downtown.” Take exit ramp, which turns into Main Street. Follow Main Street to Huron Street. Turn left on Huron Street until State Street intersects. Turn right on State Street. Turn left on North University. The Michigan League is on your left at the corner of North University and Fletcher Street.
Additional Resources
Interactive Campus Map
Campus Information Center Maps & Directions
Campus Information Center Building Search
VisitAnnArbor.org
Parking at UMich
The U-M Parking and Transportation Services site provides a comprehensive source for parking options, as well as bus routes and other transportation information.
University Visitor parking is available on Central Campus at the Palmer Drive structure located on Palmer Drive just west of Washtenaw Avenue. The visitor parking rate is $0.75 per half hour.
The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority provides parking information on their website, including metered street parking and public structures. Liberty Square or Maynard structures are the closest public structures, within a few blocks of central campus. The rate is $1.20 per hour.
Parking is FREE on Sundays!
Ann Arbor & Campus Transportation
Getting Around Ann Arbor (courtesy: VisitAnnArbor.org)
Ann Arbor’s downtown area – including the University of Michigan’s campus – are known for being very walkable, but for those looking to make up time or get further out of the city, we have many options that are likely to suit your needs:
Public Bus System – The Ride: Operated by the Ann Arbor Transportation Authority, ‘The Ride’ is a top-notch public transit system, offering over 1500 stops in Washtenaw County. Fare is $1.50 per person. Exact change is needed. Visit TheRide.org for more information.
Taxi: There are over 20 taxi cab service providers in Ann Arbor. You will need to CALL for pickup within 5-15 minutes. See the full list.
Car Rental: If you need to rent a car during your visit to the Ann Arbor area, there are several companies that can assist you. Many have multiple locations so you can get exactly what you need, where you need it. For a full list of rental car agencies in the area, click here.
Zipcar: Zipcar is a national car-sharing service that allows you to reserve and rent cars by the hour or day without the hassle of a traditional car rental. Cars are located all around Ann Arbor. Zipcar members can reserve cars online then swipe their card at the vehicle to unlock doors. Gas and insurance are included. See Zipcar map for locations.
Uber: It exists in Ann Arbor. You know what this is.
Getting Around Campus
WALK! The University of Michigan’s Central Campus is large but easily walkable. Conference venues are very proximate, about 0.3 mile apart (6 minute walk). View an interactive campus map here: campusinfo.umich.edu/campusmap
BIKE! Arbor Bike – Bike share system intended for short trips around town. Members have access to an unlimited number for 60 minute trips while their membership is active. As long as each trip is kept under 60 minutes, no additional fees, outside of the initial membership fee, are incurred.
Anyone over the age of 18 with a valid credit card or debit card can become an ArborBike member.
Fees & Sign up:
1-day………… sold at any ArborBike kiosk & online – $6
1-month……. sold online – $10
1-year………..sold online – $65
ANN ARBOR BUSES:
Ann Arbor Transportation Authority or AATA regular bus fare is $1.50. Passes are available at the downtown AATA Blake Transit Center and online. Check bus routes and schedules.
CAMPUS BUSES (free to ride!):
U-M Buses are big and blue. They go all over campus. The University’s 12 bus routes carry approximately 7.2 million passengers per year. The bus system is free to the general public, and generally operates from about 5:00 AM to about 2:30 AM weekdays (7:00 AM to about 3:00 AM weekends), with reduced hours during spring/summer terms and on holidays.
Visit the Parking and Transportation Services website for information on all campus buses.
Childcare
The University of Michigan Work-Life Resource Center provides information and options for childcare services in Ann Arbor.
Can’t find what you need? Contact Amy Szczepanski, Community Child Care Resources/ Campus Child Care Homes Network Manager, University of Michigan Work-Life Resource Center; (734) 763-9379
Wireless Access
For University of Michigan students, faculty & staff:
MWireless is the most secure WiFi network and should be used by all U-M faculty, staff, students. Login required.
For Guests:
MGuest is free wireless network provided for University of Michigan visitors. It is open and insecure, no encryption is provided by the network. It is available in most campus buildings, including conference venues.
eduroam is a secured WiFi network service that allows students, staff, and faculty to use their home institution’s WiFi credentials without having to set up a guest account. Check if your home institution participates: www.eduroam.us/institutions_list.