David Lawrence Hall, Academic building at University of Pittsburgh, US
David Lawrence Hall is an academic building at the University of Pittsburgh with large communal gathering spaces and comprehensive facilities. The structure houses a major lecture hall and additional teaching rooms that serve the campus community throughout the year.
The building opened in 1968 as part of the university's expansion during a transformative period in higher education. It was named to honor a major figure in Pittsburgh's political history who shaped the city before his passing.
The sculpture 'Ode to Space' by Virgil Cantini stands in front of the hall as a memorial to Chancellor Edward Litchfield.
The building houses computer facilities and technology resources available to students during the academic year. Its large lecture hall can accommodate a significant number of people, making it suitable for major lectures and events.
The building maintains its position as the location of the largest lecture hall across the University of Pittsburgh campus.
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