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Tours

1. Homecoming 2026 Showcasing Spaces Tour

   Step into the spirit of Pitt as you explore iconic campus spots, new buildings, newly renovated spaces, and hidden gems.

   Stops

   1. Hillman Library

      Open House: The Transformed Hillman Library

      Friday, September 25, 2026 

      11:00 am – 1:00 pm

      Alumni-exclusive guided tours at 11:30 am.

      Hillman Library (3960 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15260)

      Sponsored by University Library System 

       

      Experience the transformed Hillman Library — a vibrant hub of learning, research, and creativity at the heart of Pitt's campus. 

       

      Step into the past with Archives & Special Collections or create with a working 1800s printing press. Then leap into the future with 3D printers, virtual reality, digital creation tools, and more! 

       

      Also experience I am made to leave I am made to return, a striking new artwork installation drawn from the Nationality Rooms Archive — created by artists Susy Bielak and Fred Schmalz in collaboration with Pitt Studio Arts Dept. Chair Aaron Henderson. 

   2. Recreation and Wellness Center

      Homecoming Tour: Recreation & Wellness Center

       

      Friday, September 25

      11 am - 2 pm

      Guided tours will be offered at 11 am, 12 pm, and 1 pm 

      Recreation & Wellness Center (RWC)

      3921 O’Hara Street

      Pittsburgh, PA 15260

      Sponsored by Campus Recreation/Student Affairs

       

      Discover how the Recreation & Wellness Center goes beyond traditional fitness. Join a guided tour highlighting the RWC’s innovative spaces designed to support student well-being, foster social connection, and provide opportunities to relax, recharge, and have fun.

       

      Featured stops include the Sky Track, Stress Free Zone, Esports Lab, and Climbing Wall, showcasing the many ways students can stay active, build community, and enhance their overall wellness. Come experience the spaces that make the RWC a unique destination on campus.

   3. Victory Heights Arena

      Victory Heights Arena Photo Opportunity 

      Friday, September 25, 2026  

      9am-11am
      Victory Heights Arena
      3640 Allequippa Street
      Pittsburgh, PA 15261

      Sponsored by Athletics  

       

      Attendees can take a photo inside the new Victory Heights Arena. Victory Heights Arena and Sports Performance Center is a state-of-the-art 240,000-square-foot facility situated adjacent to the Petersen Events Center. It was completed in 2026 and replaces the Fitzgerald Field House. The facility is comprised of a competition arena and a Sports Performance Center. 

       

      The arena seats up to 3,600 and serves as the competition home for Pitt's volleyball, wrestling and gymnastics programs.