Duderstadt Center

Also known as: James And Anne Duderstadt Center, DC, The Dude, Duderstadt

Duderstadt Center is an academic building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 2281 BONISTEEL BLVD, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's North campus. The building has 3 floors. The building code is DC, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access, wheelchair accessibility. It houses Classroom 10, Computer Room 2, Supply Vending Machine, Virtual Reality Laboratory and 44 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Duderstadt Center is approximately 30 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 20 classrooms.

Official website: Duderstadt Center

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 1996 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: Albert Kahn Associates
• Style: Contemporary
• Named for: James J. Duderstadt, 11th U-M president (1988–1996)
• Notable: 250,000 sq ft, $40M; vast glass atrium; originally called Media Union
• Primary use: Library, media production, 3D lab, collaboration spaces

Accessibility

• Elevator: Elevators are located in the center of the building, near the MUJO cafe
• Ramp Access: All doors are power doors
• Wheelchair: yes

Departments & Services

• Classroom 10
• Computer Room 2
• Supply Vending Machine
• Virtual Reality Laboratory
• Media Union Gallery
• Multi Media Workroom 1
• Multi Media Workroom 2
• Multi Media Workroom 3
• Multi Media Workroom 4
• Training Room 1c
• Training Room 1d
• Training Room 2a
• Training Room 2b
• Training Room 2c
• Training Room 2d
• Video Control
• Video Studio
• Conference Room 1 1
• Conference Room 2 2
• Conference Room 3 1
• Conference Room 4 2
• Teleconference A
• Teleconference B
• Carillon Practice Room
• Electronic Music
• Audio Studio
• Computer Operations
• Conference Kitchen
• Design Laboratory 2
• Project Space
• Receiving Service Center
• Technology Assessment
• User Workrooms 1 16
• Visual Resources
• Postershop
• Advanced Technologies
• Caen Administration
• Caen Hotline 1
• Center For Parallel Computing
• Learning Technologies
• Media Union Administration
• Media Union Info Desk
• Media Union Reference Desk
• Media Union Reserve Desk
• Millenium Project
• Mujo Cafe
• Art Architecture Engineering Library
• Center For Entrepreneurship 1

Classrooms

Duderstadt Center has 6 classrooms used for scheduled classes.

• Room 1180: 35 seats.
• Room 1321: 25 seats.
• Room 1401: 30 seats.
• Room 3336: Classroom, 80 seats.
• Room 3358: Classroom, 80 seats.
• Room 3358A: Classroom, 12 seats.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Duderstadt Center located?

Duderstadt Center is located at 2281 BONISTEEL BLVD on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.291114954166666, -83.71589046250003.

Is Duderstadt Center wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: Elevators are located in the center of the building, near the MUJO cafe. Ramp access: All doors are power doors. Wheelchair accessible: yes.

What departments or services are in Duderstadt Center?

Duderstadt Center houses Classroom 10, Computer Room 2, Supply Vending Machine, Virtual Reality Laboratory, Media Union Gallery, Multi Media Workroom 1, Multi Media Workroom 2, Multi Media Workroom 3, Multi Media Workroom 4, Training Room 1c, Training Room 1d, Training Room 2a, Training Room 2b, Training Room 2c, Training Room 2d, and 33 more departments.

How many floors does Duderstadt Center have?

Duderstadt Center has 3 floors.

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

Duderstadt Center is located on North Campus at 2281 BONISTEEL BLVD. From the Diag, it is approximately 30 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
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