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Welcome the Turkish Room

We welcome the 28th Nationality Room, the Turkish Room, to the University community.  Located in the Cathedral of Learning, room 339, the Turkish Room was dedicated on March 4th, 2012.  It is based upon the bas odasi (the principal room) and the vestibule  of a Turkish house.  Constructed with kundekari and citakari woodwork, there are also ceramic artworks to illustrate various cultural and and historical aspects through a broad range of Turkish history.  More information is available in the room on a written plaque and in a narration.  A booklet describing the room is on sale at the Nationality Rooms Information and Gift Center.

Welcome the Swiss Room

The Swiss Nationality Room was dedicated on April 22nd, 2012.  The room is modeled upon the Zurich Room (Frauminster Abbey) exhibited at the Landsmuseum in Zurich.  It is in a Late Medieval style, circa 1500 and it is typical of Swiss communal rooms used for meetings and classes.  Notable features inlcude a ceramic tile Kachelofen, carved and painted wooden furniture and leaded glass windows that show the first Swiss cantons.  The room is room 321, third floor of the Cathedral of Learning and is available for viewing.  A booklet describing the Swiss Nationality Room is on sale at the Nationality Rooms Information and Gift Center.

Austrian Room Virtual Tour

The Austrian Nationality Room now appears on the web as a virtual tour.  With various audio clips and a 360 degree view, the room is presented in cyberspace as it never has been. 

Events

Nationality Rooms partnering with Pittsburgh International Children's Festival
May 16, 2012 - May 20, 2012
Nationality Rooms, Schenley Plaza, Heyman and Studio Theaters

For the Pittsburgh International Children's Festival, the Nationality Rooms will offer special, child-themed tours.  This year's themes will include Fairy and Folk Tales told in the Nationality Rooms, and Creature Symbolism.  Call for more information closer to the date.