cathedral of learning Archives

‘I’ve reached out numerous times’: Student leaders disappointed with University communication on campus sexual violence

By Alexandra Ross, Senior Staff Writer • December 9, 2022

After a meeting between student leaders and Dean of Students Carla Panzella about sexual violence at Pitt, Megan Sharkey said she has mixed emotions.

Students discuss the benefits of practicing time management during finals week

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • December 7, 2022

Owen Boccabella, a junior bioengineering major, creates a study schedule for the last three weeks of the semester to make sure he’s staying on top of his work.

Pitt says there’s no public safety threat at the Cathedral of Learning from person on rooftop area

By Betul Tuncer, Managing Editor • October 26, 2022

Pitt spokesperson Jared Stonesifer said there’s no safety threat and no reported or observable weapons in regards to student reports of someone on the rooftop area of the 4th floor of the Cathedral of Learning.

Witches, human bones, zombies and more: Student-run program hosts annual Halloween Nationality Room tour

By Madilyn Cianci, Staff Writer • October 23, 2022

Student-run program Quo Vadis hosted its annual Halloween tour of 10 Nationality Rooms on Friday and Saturday. Open to the public, these tours allowed the community to get a deeper understanding of Pitt’s historic Nationality Rooms.

Peregrine falcons receive bands for first time since pandemic

By Donata Massimiani, Senior Staff Writer • September 22, 2022

When Kate St. John first noticed a pair of peregrine falcons arrive at Pitt in 2001, she immediately emailed the PA Game Commission (PGC) out of excitement. A rare sight to see, St. John set out to get a nest box installed at the Cathedral of Learning.

Nationality Room tour guides gain cultural, educational experience

By Jessica McKenzie, Senior Staff Writer • March 1, 2022

Zach Hartman, a senior computer engineering and classics major, said he attended nationality room tour guide training sessions during his first year at Pitt, where he discovered his love for learning about the cultures the rooms represent.

Local nonprofit partners with Pitt to ‘bridge digital divide’

By Kiera Ledermann, Staff Writer • October 3, 2021

Allentown-based nonprofit Meta Mesh partnered with Pitt last year to create an initiative called Every1online, which aims to “bridge the digital divide” by providing residential internet access to people in under-served areas.

Kati Csoman takes over as new director of the Nationality Room Program

By Colm Slevin, Staff Writer • September 2, 2021

As a Pitt sophomore in 1987, Kati Csoman won the Hungarian Room Scholarship, which let her spend five months living in Hungary. Csoman returned to Oakland and became the new Nationality Rooms director on Aug. 9.

‘Peregrine falcon landlord’: Cathedral of Learning’s avian tenants

By Millicent Watt, Senior Staff Writer • April 19, 2021

A multitude of peregrine falcons have called Pitt’s Cathedral of Learning home since 2001, and they have been livestreamed since about 2007. While many of the falcons are revered by the Pitt community, even after their death, one falcon has been unforgettable — and not for a good reason.

Pitt updates building hours, requires ID for entry to all buildings

By Suln Yun, For The Pitt News • October 8, 2020

Pitt modified many of its buildings' hours to budget for additional study spaces, according to University spokesperson Pat McMahon.