Ginsberg Center

Also known as: Edward and Rosalie Ginsberg Building

Ginsberg Center is a student life building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 1024 Hill St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 2 floors. It houses America Reads, Literacy Volunteer Initiatives, Michigan Journal Of Community Service Learning, Serve and 1 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Ginsberg Center is approximately 5 minutes walking south.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support.

Official website: Ginsberg Center

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 2025 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Unknown
• Style: Contemporary Sustainable
• Named for: Edward Ginsberg (BA 1938) and wife Rosalie
• Notable: One of U-M's first all-electric, carbon-neutral-ready buildings; onsite geo-exchange, hybrid mass timber, and LEED Gold target
• Primary use: Community Service and Learning
• Did you know: The Edward and Rosalie Ginsberg Building replaced the Madelon Pound House with an approximately 11,000-square-foot, all-electric center. Its closed-loop geo-exchange system uses eight 535-foot borings, and AEC describes it as one of U-M's first all-electric and carbon-neutral buildings.
• Sustainability: Targeting LEED Gold under LEED v4 for New Construction. Net-zero-ready with onsite closed-loop geo-exchange, passive design, and hybrid mass timber.

Units & Services

• America Reads
• Literacy Volunteer Initiatives
• Michigan Journal Of Community Service Learning
• Serve
• Engaged Learning Partnerships

Nearby Buildings

• Law Library 97 ft (30 m)
• Tappan Auxiliary Building 145 ft (44 m)
• Law Quadrangle 237 ft (72 m)
• Hutchins Hall 280 ft (85 m)
• Lawyer's Club & Munger Residences 325 ft (99 m)

Other Student Life Buildings

• Burnham House
• Argus I Building
• Hill Auditorium
• Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
• Michigan League

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ginsberg Center located?

Ginsberg Center is located at 1024 Hill St on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.27379, -83.7389.

What units or services are in Ginsberg Center?

Ginsberg Center houses America Reads, Literacy Volunteer Initiatives, Michigan Journal Of Community Service Learning, Serve, Engaged Learning Partnerships.

How many floors does Ginsberg Center have?

Ginsberg Center has 2 floors.

How do I find Ginsberg Center on the University of Michigan campus?

Ginsberg Center is located on Central Campus at 1024 Hill St. From the Diag, it is approximately 5 minutes walking south.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated July 20, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/ginsberg-building/