Editing CMU Gates

== Introduction ==

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.

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.

== Gathering Spot ==

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 ==

=== 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 [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 ==

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.

=== Getting Into the Building ===

[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
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. 

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

[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.

== 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.

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