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Tours

1. Homecoming 2025 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. Recreation and Wellness Center

      Guided Tours 

      Friday, Oct. 24, noon to 4 p.m. 
      Recreation and Wellness Center (3921 O'Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213)
      Meet in the Fifth Floor Lobby
      Sponsored by Student Affairs 

      Join guided, drop-in tours of the new Recreation and Wellness Center. This state-of-the-art facility in the heart of campus is a total health and wellness destination with an emphasis on integrated and holistic wellness programming and services. All tours are 30 minutes.

   2. Benedum Hall

      Swanson School of Engineering Open House

      Friday, Oct. 24, noon to 4 p.m. 
      Benedum Hall (3700 O'Hara St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213) 
      Sponsored by Swanson School of Engineering 

      Swanson School of Engineering showcases Benedum Hall through self-guided tours. Stop at Makerspaces where students will be available to talk to alumni.

   3. University Art Gallery Guided Tours

      Guided Tours
      Friday, Oct. 24, Tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.
      Public Health Building
      130 De Soto St, Pittsburgh, PA 15261

      If you would like to see the gallery through an official guided tour, these will run from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. and start at the PUBLIC HEALTH BUILDING. Be sure to meet here as we will be taking various stops before ending at the art gallery. This student-led University Art Gallery (UAG) walking tour will highlight the work of Virgil Cantini, a renowned Pittsburgh artist and the first chair of the Studio Art Department. The tour will culminate in the UAG, where a student-curated exhibition of the work of Virgil and Lucille Cantini will be on view. You will have the opportunity to learn about some very familiar works and to go behind the scenes to see lesser-known works. This tour will be held rain or shine.

   4. Big Idea Center

      Open House 

      Friday, Oct. 24, noon to 4 p.m. 
      Big Idea Center (3601 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213) 
      Sponsored by Big Idea Center 

      Drop by the Big Idea Center for a Homecoming Open House: tour the building, snack on light refreshments, mingle with Pitt student ventures and alumni companies and participate in an exclusive giveaway.

   5. Mervis Hall

      School of Business Open House

      Friday, Oct. 24, noon to 3 p.m. 
      Mervis Hall (3950 Roberto Clemente Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15260) 
      Sponsored by School of Business 

      The School of Business Open House features Mervis Hall and staff will be on hand to provide swag and information about the school. 

   6. University Art Gallery Open House

      Open House
      Friday, Oct. 24, noon–4 p.m. (with tours starting at 11 a.m.) 
      Frick Fine Arts Building
      650 Schenley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

      Join us for an Open House at the Frick Fine Arts Building from noon to 4 p.m.

      Interested in a tour? Those will run from 11 a.m. through 2 p.m. and start at the Public Health Building. This student-led University Art Gallery (UAG) walking tour will highlight the work of Virgil Cantini, a renowned Pittsburgh artist and the first chair of the Studio Art Department. The tour will culminate in the UAG, where a student-curated exhibition of the work of Virgil and Lucille Cantini will be on view. You will have the opportunity to learn about some very familiar works and to go behind the scenes to see lesser-known works. This tour will be held rain or shine.

       

   7. Posvar Hall, 3rd Floor

      School of Public and International Affairs Open House

      Friday, Oct. 24, noon to 4 p.m. 
      Posvar Hall, Third Floor (230 S. Bouquet St., Pittsburgh, PA 15213) 
      Sponsored by School of Public and International Affairs 

      The School of Public and International Affairs showcases the third floor of Posvar Hall. The Open House will have special swag for SPIA alumni while supplies last, light refreshments and a special display area of historic GSPIA swag.

   8. Hillman Library

      Guided Tours and Open House 

      Friday, Oct. 24, noon to 4 p.m. with tours starting at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
      Hillman Library (3960 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213)
      Sponsored by University Library System

      After an incredible eight-year transformation, Hillman Library is now a vibrant, modern hub of learning and innovation. Experience it for yourself during Open House activities or join a special alumni-exclusive guided tour at 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. to see the cutting-edge spaces, technology and services designed for the digital age. Step into the past with Archives & Special Collections: see a working 1800s printing press or horror film props and witness the future with 3D printers and digital creation tools.

   9. Cathedral of Learning, 35th Floor Observation Deck

      Open House 

      Friday, Oct. 24, noon to 4 p.m. 
      Cathedral of Learning, 35th Floor (4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213) 
      Sponsored by Frederick Honors College 

      Frederick Honors College showcases the 35th floor of the Cathedral of Learning with rooms open for Pittsburgh views and landmarks.

   10. Nationality Rooms

       Guided Tours 

       Friday, Oct. 24. Tours at 12:30, 1, 1:30, 2 and 2:30 p.m. 
       First Floor, Cathedral of Learning (4200 Fifth Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213) 
       Sponsored by Nationality Rooms 

       Join a specially discounted tour of the Nationality Rooms just for Pitt alumni. Each tour will be fully guided by Quo Vadis students to explain the history and architecture of the rooms.

   11. Chevron Science Center

       Department of Chemistry Open House

       Friday, Oct. 24, noon to 3 p.m.
       Chevron Science Center Lobby (219 Parkman Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15213)
       Sponsored by Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences Department of Chemistry

       Celebrate the Department of Chemistry’s 150th Anniversary with faculty, alumni, current students and a guest speaker. Refreshments are available from 1 to 2:30 p.m., and demonstrations are slated for 3 p.m.