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University of Pittsburgh - Facilities - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Facilities

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Quick Stats

Service & Maintenance Staff 530
Campus Size 132 acres
Student Centers William Pitt Union
Campus Library? Yes
Main Libraries
  • Barco Law Library
  • Bevier Engineering Library
  • Business Library
  • Chemistry Library
  • Darlington Memorial Library
  • Dick Thornburgh Papers
  • Frick Fine Arts Library
  • GSPIA/Economics Library
  • Hillman Library
  • Information Sciences Library
  • Langley Library
  • Mathematics Library
  • Music Library
  • Physics Library
Popular Places to Chill
  • Cathedral lawn
  • Hillman Library first floor
  • The Schenley Quad
  • Towers lobby
Bar on Campus No, but there are countless bars located in Oakland.
Bowling on Campus None
Coffeehouse on Campus
  • Cafe a la Cart in Langley Hall
  • Café Victoria in Victoria Hall
  • Cathedral Café in the Cathedral of Learning
  • Common Grounds in Litchfield Towers
  • Cup and Chaucer in the Hillman Library
  • Hill o' Beans in Sutherland Hall
  • Jazzman's Cafe in the Petersen Events Center
  • The Pennsylvania Perk in Pennsylvania Hall
  • The Side Bar in the law building
  • Thirst & 10 in Panther Hall
Movie Theater on Campus None

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

If you're looking for first-rate athletic facilities, you won't be disappointed by what Pitt has to offer. The Petersen Events Center, a state-of-the-art basketball and recreation arena, boasts a number of cardiovascular machines and a large free-weight area, as well as racquetball courts and eateries that work on Pitt's meal plan. This is also where important University ceremonies are held such as, freshman convocation and graduation. The Pete also hosts a number of concerts and athletic tournaments. There are additional athletic facilities that are older but also offer pools, track arenas, and other indoor practice and weight rooms. The main residence halls also have smaller gyms attached, but the equipment is older and can only be accessed by residents of that dorm.

The Hillman Library, the University's primary collection, has four floors and enough hard-copy and online volumes to make research convenient. The library staff is very knowledge and always willing to help. If you need something specific, you can access smaller, subject-orientated libraries that are located around campus. Pittsburgh' Carnegie Library is available to students and is located less than a block from the HIllman. The William Pitt Union, a recently renovated student center, offers a food court and plenty of activities. Unlike at many schools, the Union has not become a hub of student life but is starting to move more in that direction with the renovated "Nordy's Place" which houses a lounge inspired coffee bar, TV area, and the Gig's Game Center that has a number of PC and XBOX 360 games.
 

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Facilities at University of Pittsburgh

lexeck126

'15

Nursing

5.0
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Pitt Is the Place to Be!

Pitt's athletic centers are full of life and students at every event, our recreation centers/gyms have everything you need and have many locations depending on what you want to accomplish. The library is on of our favorite places, it is quiet and comfortable. The campus in general has anything and everything you can think of. Pitt's campus is also only about 5 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh!

Jan 25, 2012

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Facilities at University of Pittsburgh

emacri22

'15

Physical Therapy

5.0
A+

Cathedral of Learning

The Cathedral of Learning at the University of Pittburgh is most likely the first building a person would notice when entering the campus. It is currently the second-tallest education building in the world, standing at 535 feet tall. This historic, beautiful building contains classrooms, libraries, and restaurants that many students enjoy every day. The Cathedral is also home to 26 Nationality Rooms, which are classrooms decorated to reflect the heritages of Pittsburgh communities. This building is truly the heart of the campus.

Jan 13, 2012

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Facilities at University of Pittsburgh

pitch35

'14

Language Studies and Linguistics

4.2
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General Review

Overall, the campus is very compact, and it is easy to get around. There are many buildings in which only one type of class is held (Chevron has science courses, Benedum has engineering, etc.) It is not hard to get around, and the resources are abundant if you need to do research or get information.

Jan 04, 2012

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Favorite Things To Do

Take in a basketball game or work out at the Petersen Events Center. Play some basketball, volleyball or racquetball at Trees Hall. Throw a Frisbee on the Cathedral lawn. See a play at the Stephen Foster Memorial Theater. Take a walk in Schenley Park. Play some pool or video games at Nordy's Place in the Union.

There are always movies being shown in the Union, check the Pitt News and the dorms for more information. Be sure to see at least one Pitt football game and basketball game during your college career. And if sports are your thing, join one of the dozens of intramural teams that are on campus. Also, the free lectures run by the Pitt Program Council usually have a strong showing.

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