University of Pittsburgh - Owl Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

Page 23 text:

Roy s Cathedral Tuck Shop (what exactly a tuck shop is, will probably remain one of the biggest mysteries of the world). On through the streets of Pittsburgh. one will notice the change in the Pittsburgh skyline with the addition of four new buildings: the PPG Place, an office and shopping complex. the National Steel Building, the One Mellon Bank Center and Oxford Center, another combined office and shops area. The ‘Burgh could also boast its own CISFL team, the Maulers and its first professional cheerleading squad, the Flashdancers. A city and a University on the move. As Pitt enters into a contract with AT T to make it the campus of the future by way of the most advanced communications system and Pittsburgh renovates itself to death during what has been called Renaissance II. the excitement can be felt everywhere. Revisions at their best. Introduction Campus 19

Page 22 text:

CAMPOS A walk around the Pitt campus and drive through the 'Burgh will undoubtedly reek of changes and revisions. Probably the biggest difference seen is that of the newly remodeled and renovated William Pitt Student Union. What can be said about this new addition1' to Pitt that hasn't already been said? It is a beautiful, much needed gathering place for the Pitt student body and the general public. And a prime example of Pitt's entrance into the '80's. Greeks are a major part of Pitt. Their annual Greek Week charity fundraising efforts and blood donations to the Central Blood Bank are two of the many activities they engage in. This year, a new fraternity complex underwent construction, which will be ready to house 8 fraternities come fall. This move to the hill will surely have an effect on the Greek system here at Pitt. Hopefully, the change will not cause an Amherst College outcome. Other new-ities to Pitt were the Graduate School of Business' Mervis Hall, housing the Business School faculty. Business Library and classrooms, the stadium's Sports Information Center, where all the sports offices are located and a slew of new stores like Goodies. Haa-gen-Dazs, the Corn Popper. Sheetz. Stop-n-Go. the state liquor store. David's Cookies and 18 Introduction Campus

Page 24 text:

CAMPOS The University of Pittsburgh is a city college, located in the heart of Oakland. The students receive a mixed atmosphere — Schenley and Frick parks are within 1 mile of the campus. Downtown Pittsburgh. Shady-side shops, and Monroeville Mall are just a bus ride away. But if you jog or like to take long walks, there are many paths through the countryside parks. The buildings around campus have been built and named to honor many original Oak-landers. If you like a very quiet place to study, the Frick Fine Arts Building library is an excellent choice. Or. if you like to socialize a little bit more. Hillman Library is always jumping. It is also a nice place to scope the opposite sex. The Litchfield Towers, conve niently named A. B. and C. were built to house more of Pitt's residents. They are round dormitories cut into pie-shaped pieces. The towers are co-ed by floor and have been known to be a little wild. Many pranks are played among the roomies — water battles, smoke bombs, and disappearing articles. provides a break from studying on a Saturday afternoon, when students are admitted free. There are also many sites to see in the Oakland area. Phipp s Conservatory is approximately three blocks from the dorms. Their spring and fall flower shows are a treat for the whole family. Carnegie Museum is a loaded source of knowledge. It One of the more modern buildings towering Pitt campus is the Chemistry Building. Located up behind the Syria Mosque, many students have spent time there, completing required experiments. 20 Introduction Campus