University of Pittsburgh Library System

Showcasing Spaces: The Transformed Hillman Library Open House

Friday, September 25, 2026
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Hillman Library, Ground Floor

Experience the transformed Hillman Library, a vibrant hub of learning, research and creativity at the heart of Pitt's campus. Step into the past with Archives & Special Collections or create with a working 1800s printing press. Then leap into the future with 3D printers, virtual reality, digital creation tools and more!

Also experience "I am made to leave I am made to return". a striking new artwork installation drawn from the Nationality Rooms Archive created by artists Susy Bielak and Fred Schmalz in collaboration with Pitt Studio Arts Department Chair Aaron Henderson.

Alumni-exclusive guided tours offered at 11:30 am. Registration is required.
 

University Archives Open House

Friday, September 25, 2026
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Archives & Special Collections Instruction Room, 340 Hillman Library, Third Floor

View and interact with a display of material from the University Archives highlighting Pitt’s history, with a special emphasis on the Cathedral of Learning and its legacy. See how the Cathedral has become the symbol of the university for over 100 years through artifacts, photographs, publications, and more!

No registration required for this event.

Cathedral of Learning Centennial Archives & Special Collections Exhibit Gallery Talk

Thursday, September 17, 2026
3:15 - 4 p.m.
The Hyland Gallery Archives & Special Collections Exhibits, Hillman Library, Third Floor

View a new exhibit documenting the design and building of the Cathedral of Learning with materials from Archives & Special Collections at the University of Pittsburgh Library System! You’ll hear directly from the exhibit’s curator and get up close and personal with original artifacts, photographs, and more.

Registration encouraged