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== Introduction ==
The Carnegie Mellon University Gates Center of Computer Science is on campus.


The Carnegie Mellon University [http://gateshillman.blog.cs.cmu.edu/?page_id=31 Gates Center of Computer Science] is on the main campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was occupied in August 2009 with the interconnected [http://news.cnet.com/8301-11128_3-10349214-54.html Hillman Center.] The two buildings make up the Gates-Hillman complex.
We will meet at the Tazza D'Oro coffee shop aka "The R Cafe" inside the Gates Center on the 3rd floor.


Western PA Linux Users Group will meet there on [http://wplug.org/wiki/Meeting-20110307 March 7, 2011] for a site visit of the Red Hat labs.
http://www.cmu.edu/dining/locations/tazza.html


== Gathering Spot ==
The R Cafe is immediately as you walk into the 3rd floor main entrance of the Gates Center.

We will meet at the [http://www.cmu.edu/dining/locations/tazza.html Tazza D'Oro coffee shop aka "The R Cafe"] inside the Gates Center on the 3rd floor.

The R Cafe is immediately as you walk into the 3rd floor main entrance of the Gates Center. [http://www.cmu.edu/dining/locations/tazza.html Click here] for a photo of the actual door.


== Maps and directions ==
== Maps and directions ==

=== Getting On Campus ===


Getting to Campus you may use the address with your favorite online map or GPS: 5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
Getting to Campus you may use the address with your favorite online map or GPS: 5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15236
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Parking is free and available during evenings at the lot across the street from Hamburg Hall.
Parking is free and available during evenings at the lot across the street from Hamburg Hall.


Bus transportation is available from Forbes Avenue. Refer to the map link below for bus stop location in proximity to the Gates Center.
Bus transportation is available from Forbes Avenue. Refer to [http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=gates+center+pittsburgh&sll=43.153333,-78.691111&sspn=0.030556,0.063858g=gates+centerie=UTF8hq=hnear=Gates+Center+for+Computer+Science,+Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania+15213&ll=40.444077,-79.94479&spn=0.001849,0.004823&t=h&z=18 this map] link below for bus stop location in proximity to the Hillman-Gates Complex. Check with the [http://www.portauthority.org/paac/default.aspx Port Authority] for schedule information.


== Campus Maps ==
A map, which pinpoints exactly which Gates Center door to use is here...


Visit the official [http://www.cmu.edu/about/visit/campus-map.shtml Carnegie Mellon University maps page] for more directions on how to get to campus and the Gates Center.
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=gates+center+pittsburgh&sll=43.153333,-78.691111&sspn=0.030556,0.063858&g=gates+center&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Gates+Center+for+Computer+Science,+Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania+15213&ll=40.444077,-79.94479&spn=0.001849,0.004823&t=h&z=18


=== Getting Into the Building ===
For those familar with Newell Simon Hall, the Gates third floor is at the same geographic elevation.

[http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=gates+center+pittsburgh&sll=43.153333,-78.691111&sspn=0.030556,0.063858g=gates+centerie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Gates+Center+for+Computer+Science,+Pittsburgh,+Allegheny,+Pennsylvania+15213&ll=40.444077,-79.94479&spn=0.001849,0.004823&t=h&z=18 This map] pinpoints the Hillman half of the complex. Note that Hillman is closer to Forbes Avenue and that Gates is closer to Newell Simon Hall.

[http://www.cs.cmu.edu/~ICCP2011/images/GHC.JPG This photo] shows the best door at the end of the black-top path. To the right, in that same photo, is Newell Simon Hall. For those familiar with Newell Simon Hall, the Gates third floor is at the same geographic elevation.


== Phone number ==
== Phone number ==


Lost? Just call 412-512-5761 and we will try our best to get you there.
Lost? Just call 412-259-3873 and we will try our best to get you there. This number supports text messaging from your cell phone.

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Latest revision as of 06:52, 21 April 2011

Introduction

The Carnegie Mellon University Gates Center of Computer Science is on the main campus in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It was occupied in August 2009 with the interconnected Hillman Center. The two buildings make up the Gates-Hillman complex.

Western PA Linux Users Group will meet there on March 7, 2011 for a site visit of the Red Hat labs.

Gathering Spot

We will meet at the Tazza D'Oro coffee shop aka "The R Cafe" inside the Gates Center on the 3rd floor.

The R Cafe is immediately as you walk into the 3rd floor main entrance of the Gates Center. Click here for a photo of the actual door.

Maps and directions

Getting On Campus

Getting to Campus you may use the address with your favorite online map or GPS: 5000 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Parking is free and available during evenings at the lot across the street from Hamburg Hall.

Bus transportation is available from Forbes Avenue. Refer to this map link below for bus stop location in proximity to the Hillman-Gates Complex. Check with the Port Authority for schedule information.

Campus Maps

Visit the official Carnegie Mellon University maps page for more directions on how to get to campus and the Gates Center.

Getting Into the Building

This map pinpoints the Hillman half of the complex. Note that Hillman is closer to Forbes Avenue and that Gates is closer to Newell Simon Hall.

This photo shows the best door at the end of the black-top path. To the right, in that same photo, is Newell Simon Hall. For those familiar with Newell Simon Hall, the Gates third floor is at the same geographic elevation.

Phone number

Lost? Just call 412-259-3873 and we will try our best to get you there. This number supports text messaging from your cell phone.