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Building Bridges through Language:
Empowering Multilingual Learners
Friday Workshops & Social: DMACC Ankeny Campus, Building 7 (Iowa Culinary Institute)
Saturday Conference: DMACC Ankeny Campus Building 5 (registration & keynote/luncheon), Building 2 (sessions)
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Arriving at DMACC & Parking:
DMACC's address is 2006 S. Ankeny Boulevard, Ankeny, IA 50023. The Oralabor Road exit from 80/35 is the best option.
Parking is completely free on the entire campus and no visitor permit is required! You may park anywhere you find a spot in the parking lots, though recommended lots for Friday and Saturday are indicated below.
Navigating the Campus:
Here is an overview map of the campus. You can enter from the south off Oralabor Road or on the east side of campus from South Ankeny Boulevard.
You may also find this interactive campus map helpful, too.
Friday:
With GPS, search for Iowa Culinary Institute (ICI) at DMACC (also known as Building 7, highlighted in green on the screenshot below):
Park in lot E or lot F. Registration and Breakfast with be in the atrium as you walk into building 7. There will be signs inside the building to guide you. Stop by the Registration table (to pick up your name tags and conference information).
Workshops will be in individual rooms in Building 7. Lunch will be on your own for Friday. The social (from 4:30-6:30 pm) in the atrium will feature complimentary appetizers and beverages (including soft drinks, punch, and wine, etc.)
Saturday:
With GPS, search for Trail Point Aquatics & Wellness (also known as Building 5, Student Center, which is highlighted below).
Park in lot M (next to Building 5) or in lot K (adjacent to Buildings 6 & 9) or even in Lot L, as needed.
If you park in lot K, you will enter Building 5 from the other side. There is a large fountain in front of the entrance to Building 5 on the campus side, so it should be easy to find.
Registration, Breakfast, Keynote Speaker, Lunch, and Awards will all be in Building 5 (Student Center) and the sessions will be in Building 2 (Humanities building). Room details will be provided on the At-A-Glance schedule.
Lodging and Food
Hotels
There are many affordable hotels in the Ankeny area. We have not reserved a block of rooms, so you are welcome to select your own hotel according to your needs.
Here are some hotels located within a reasonable, 5-10 minute drive of the conference site (click on each hotel name for a link to their website):
- Closest to DMACC:
- Residence Inn by Marriott DesMoines/Ankeny - 1515 SW Main St (in Prairie Trails) - (515)446-7300
- NEW for 2024! Tru by Hilton Ankeny - 1230 SW District Dr (in Prairie Trails) - (515)644-1200
- NEW for 2024! Home2 Suites by Hilton Ankeny - 1230 SW District Dr (in Prairie Trails) - (515)644-1100
- In other parts of Ankeny (near 80/35):
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- AmericInn by Wyndham, Ankeny/Des Moines - 1610 SE Oralabor Rd in Ankeny - (515) 964-2004
- Courtyard by Marriott Des Moines Ankeny - 2405 SE Creekview Dr. in Ankeny - (515) 422-5555
Food Options Nearby
If you would like to explore locally, The District at Prairie Trail is a local hub of entertainment, food, drinks, shopping, hotels, the library, and public green space. Enjoy the murals and several patios. See more here.
