Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh main...
The basement through floor 36 are used for educational purposes. These floors include theaters, computer laboratories, classrooms, and departmental offices. The first and third floors are home to 26 Nationality Rooms, classrooms designed by members of the Pittsburgh community in the styles of different nations. The building houses the Department of Philosophy,[6] considered one of the top five in the United States,[7] and the Department of History and Philosophy of Science,[8] long considered the best in the field.[9][10][11] Other departments in the Cathedral include English, Religious Studies, and the School of Social Work which maintains the highest classrooms in the building located on the 23rd floor.[12] Additionally, the University Honors College is located on the 35th and 36th floors. Floors 38-40 are closed to the general public, as they contain electrical wiring for the building and the Babcock Room, a large conference room on the 40th floor with a panoramic view of downtown Pittsburgh, the rest of the University, and Carnegie Mellon University. The 40th floor also houses a nesting pair of Peregrine Falcons. A view from the top is available via a webcam.[13]
Photo by Rich McGervey. Used under Creative Commons
