That the elevator sys- tem in the Cathedral of Learning is 65 years old and has not undergone a major upgrade since 1971 probably comes as little surprise to anybody who has had to wait to crowd into one of its cars. But those bad old days may soon be ending. Beginning in the first […]
Plans made for some ancient Pitt elevators to enter the modern age >
November 20th, 1997Firm awarded $6 million state contract for work on Alumni Hall >
November 20th, 1997The Pennsylvania Department of General Services has awarded a $6 million contract to the engineering and interior design firm of IKM, Inc. for renovation work on Alumni Hall. The project is part of Pitt's master space plan and is designed to provide additional space for the chemistry department located in the nearby Chevron Science Center. […]
Alzheimer's disease: When forgetfulness becomes a cause for real concern >
November 20th, 1997Alzheimer's disease: When forgetfulness becomes a cause for real concern John is a 68-year-old retiree. He lives indepen- dently with his wife, still drives a car, handles the family finances, enjoys walks and lively discussions with friends, golfs at least once a week and generally performs all of the functions of a responsible adult. But […]