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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. |
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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 Gates |
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. |
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== Campus Maps == |
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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. |
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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. |
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=== Getting Into the Building === |
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For those familar with Newell Simon Hall, the Gates third floor is at the same geographic elevation. |
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| ⚫ | [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. |
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== Phone number == |
== Phone number == |
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Lost? Just call 412-259-3873 and we will try our best to get you there. This number supports text messaging. |
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.