Directions to the Communications Center

• From north of Communications Center (and from I-80): Take the Dubuque Street/University of Iowa Exit (#244). Head south on Dubuque. Turn west on Market. Turn south on Madison. Communications Center is located at 116 S. Madison Street directly across from the Main Library to the east. You can park your car at the Main Library's parking lot (just south of the Main Library) or in the parking ramp located at Clinton and Burlington.
• From south of Communications Center: Drive north on South Riverside Drive. Turn east on West Burlington Street. Turn north on Madison Street. Communications Center is located at 116 S. Madison Street directly across from the Main Library to the east. You can park your car at the Main Library's parking lot (just south of the Main Library) or in the parking ramp located at Clinton and Burlington.
• From Coralville: Going east on Second Street, continue on US-6. Turn east on West Iowa Street. Turn south on South Madison Street. Communications Center is located at 116 S. Madison Street directly across from the Main Library to the east. You can park your car at the Main Library's parking lot (just south of the Main Library) or in the parking ramp located at Clinton and Burlington.
• Directions using MapQuest

The WiderNet Project's Offices

The WiderNet Project's Offices are at 201 Communications Center. This is the north east corner of the second floor. There are stairs at either end of the building. There is also an elevator in the center of the building.

Office Hours

The WiderNet Project is usually open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The offices are closed on campus holidays. During the summer, you may want to call ahead before 9 AM, during the lunch hour and after 4 PM.

Special Directions for Donors

If you're bringing a donation (www.widernet.org/donations), please park in the drive between the Communications Center and the Seamans Engineering Center, which is the entire building to the north and east of us. (See the map above.)

This is a private parking lot for loading and for service vehicles, so you have to be very careful how you park to avoid a ticket. The preferred option is to call ahead or when you get downstairs, so staff person can assist you and you don't have to leave your car, but please read the information below:

Preferred Option

Park in the drive between the two buildings right by the second door on the right, which is a large glass door between two large glass windows. If you have to turn, you've gone too far. Park as close to the Communications Center (the building on the right) as possible. Do NOT shut off your car or leave it unattended! If you do, you may get a ticket! The staff person you called ahead of time will come down with a cart and the donation form that you need to fill out. This person should also help you unload. If he/she doesn't come within 5 minutes, please call again at 319-335-2200. If you aren't sure you're in the right place, the large glass door leads to a "loading room" with a WiderNet sign on an inside wall. Be careful, because you have to step down to get into the room.

Do-It-Yourself Option

The other option is to actually pull into the parking lot. The first space on the left at the top of the alley says "30 Minute Loading Zone". You may have to turn and then back into the parking space. With this option, you should be able to leave your car, come upstairs, make your donation, and return in that amount of time without getting a ticket.

After Hours Option

If you need to come outside of office hours, call ahead to make arrangements. Someone may be able to be there to help or you can arrange to leave the items in the "loading room" with a pre-printed donation form to signify that they're for WiderNet! Do not just leave items here without prior arrangement! Regardless of the sign, this is a public space. WiderNet does NOT control it or check it regularly. (Read in the instructions under Preferred Option for information about identifying the "loading room".)