As you probably already know, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) is one of the top-ranked…read moreuniversities in the United States and world and has top-ranked programs such as computer science, engineering, statistics, business, and psychology. I have never been a student, faculty member, or staff member here, but my husband did teach short courses in the computer-science department years ago, and I recently used CMU's Hunt Library to search for grant opportunities. As an outsider, I approached the information desk to ask for a free, temporary username and password to use their grant database GrantForward. The employee asked another employee about it a few times, looked at my ID, gave me the username and password, and kindly walked me to another floor. The library looked old and like it needed to be remodeled, and a small section of it was being remodeled. Noisy construction was occurring. I felt surprised that not many computers were there. One computer would not turn on, another computer needed an administrator to fix it, and finally the third computer allowed me to log in. The GrantForward database gave me very useful information about grants. The computer, though, logged me off about every two hours without giving any notice, so I lost my place the first time and had to sign back in. In the end, I felt thankful that CMU allowed me to use their library.

I enjoyed walking around campus and catching the art vibe - lots of cool things to see on foot.read more

Passionate, nurturing teachers and staff in a safe, play-centric preschool learning environment.read more

From the owner: The Shadyside Presbyterian Church Nursery School (SPCNS) provides a caring and stimulating…read moreenvironment that allows children to discover and begin to develop their social, intellectual, creative, emotional, moral, and physical skills in a developmentally appropriate manner. SPCNS prides itself in the quality of its care and the individualized attention offered to each child. Low student to teacher ratios ensure that the children will receive the nurturing and attention they need and deserve.

We walked around a little bit on campus yesterday and it's a beautiful campus full of greenery…read moredespite being in the middle of the city. There's a bunch of affordable food options on Forbes Ave and around the area on S Craig St.

I am 32 years old, this has been my dream school since high school... I am 1 month into attending…read moreengineering school here (my 5th year of school overall) the cirriculum is great, campus is lovely. however, as a commuter student there is ZERO parking. ZERO. ZEERROOOOO. it's a lottery system akin to getting tickets to a big concert that sells out before you can refresh the page. I was a late enroll, I did not get one of these rare passes. I have to pay $10-$14 per day in parking to attend classes, IF I manage to get a spot. there's a good chance every lot will be filled and you are just SOL and drive back home missing your class day. The school offers an app where you can reserve parking but it's such a nightmare and requires basically scheduling where you are going to park on what day and it may well be a 20-30 minute walk to your campus building. It's actually complete BS for the school to think this is acceptable.

This review is for the guided tour of the nationality rooms and the building itself…read more The 42 story late Gothic Revival architecture-style building was dedicated in 1937 for the University of Pittsburgh. The land it sits on in Oakland was a gift from the Mellon family. It houses 31 Nationality rooms, each nationality representing influences of communities that supported and planned their construction. The room was provided by the University. All the elements within, design, and labor was provided by the room's committee with rules being the period design be dated before the signing of our Constitution (and the founding of the University of Pittsburgh) in 1787. The building is the tallest building of learning in the Western Hemisphere, second largest in the world as of this review, second to one in Moscow. At the time of its inception, it was the tallest building in Pittsburgh, but by the time it was built, the Gulf Tower overshadowed it. Interesting tidbits -- there is excellent 360 degree viewing from the 36th floor open to the public i have yet to visit, a pair of Peregrine Falcons roost at the top, and it is supposed to be haunted. Also, note, this tall building can be seen all over Pittsburgh since there aren't any tall buildings near it for miles! I did take the guided tour of the Nationality rooms and highly recommend. Aidan was our guide for the 23 of us. He led us on a 90 minute tour, going to rooms those in our group suggested. We were able to cover 7 of the 31 rooms -- Polish, Irish, Swedish, German, Japanese. Indian, and Israel Heritage rooms. Aidan gave us interesting information about each of the rooms --materials used, artifacts, traditions. Well worth the $10. Tips are accepted and appreciated so, dont skimp! There are also self-guided tours, also $10. However, those are first come, first serve, no reservations and only available on weekends. To be noted, while classes are not in session, all rooms are locked so are only accessible by a card key from either the guided or self-guided tour. Plus. If you are on a self-guided tour, you can be interrupted by the guided tour which has precedence. Just take the guided tour for goodness sake. Oh. And one last note. On a winter day, it was wicked hot in the whole building,tall open space or the rooms. I certainly wonder who gets to pay for all that heat.

Unlike any place in the world, the Cathedral of Learning is worth a visit. At 42 stories tall, it's…read morea 1931 Late Gothic Revival cathedral that's part of the University of Pittsburgh. It's the tallest educational building in the Western Hemisphere and the second-tallest university building in the world. On a Saturday at 1pm, my family of three went on a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Cathedral of Learning's Nationality Rooms. Funded by different communities in Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, each classroom is designed to honor different countries around the world. There's an Austria room, one from France, another from Japan. It's one of the quickest ways to travel the world! The cathedral itself is breathtaking to visit on your own. Walk inside and wander quietly to enjoy its beauty.

A beautiful building on Pitt's Campus that houses the Art Library, a theater, and classrooms…read more There's a lovely central courtyard with a fountain, and it's a quiet escape from city life. The Nicholas Lochoff Cloister features large scale reproductions of Italian masterpieces.

I have not been back to the Nationality Rooms in DECADES. After attending a presentation at Shaler…read moreLibrary, about the Nationality Rooms, I had to go to the Open House. It is normally held 1st weekend of December but the university is closed for Thanksgiving this year. The entire Commons Room had vendors representing the culture of all the rooms including trinkets and food. When I arrived, after parking at Soldier & Sailors, it was wall to wall people. Choirs and bands provided entertainment. The Tour Guides were in all the rooms sharing tidbits. It was a very nice afternoon. Dress in layers. The temperature in the rooms was warm. Only a few rooms opened the windows for a breeze.

The Nationality Rooms tour is a great under-the-radar Pittsburgh activity. I've probably done this…read moretour a half dozen times over the years. The Cathedral itself is worth spending time in, but the Nationality Rooms offer a reason to linger and learn. The program started up in the 1930s as a way for Pitt to engage with the immigrant communities of Pittsburgh, and while the schtick borders on gimmicky, the rooms are far from cultural kitsch. The 30-plus rooms run the gamut on almost any dimension you can think of. Some are austere, while others are opulent. Some highlight great figures and history, while others highlight only cultural values. Some are communal, while others are hierarchical. And some look like normal classrooms, while there are counterparts that seem hardly like a classroom at all. But almost all of them are architecturally and aesthetically interesting. Bored with a room? Don't worry -- you're about to see something completely different. (And you'll never make it to all 30 rooms.) Some of this can be accessed in a self-guided way, but I highly recommend getting a tour from a docent. The students who lead these tours are reliably very well-trained for the task. And this is an activity best done during Winter Break. Not only are students gone, but the rooms decorated for Christmas and Hanukkah.

Coach Monique was phenomenal with our organizations growth…read more We definitely saw value in our sessions and learned dIfferent ways of dealing with personalities and issues. g

I have worked with Monique as her student, and very much appreciate her deep knowledge and sincere…read moreintegrity. She has an innate ability to meet you where you are in life and communicate effectively and productively. Working with her is easy yet challenging because she operates from a place of authenticity and no personal agenda. Whether teaching or coaching, Monique clearly demonstrates a seasoned level of knowledge and experience and a passion for what she does. She has helped in not only in my career but with running my business. LLoyd President - Alter Electric

Similar to other reviewers, Mason/West Chester branch was unable to fulfill their contractual…read moreobligation. After persistently trying to get me to leverage their services for months, I signed their placement agreement and paid a significant placement fee. However, after signing, they completely disappeared. I called and called and it took several weeks before someone called me back. After nearly 6 weeks and right before school started, I still had zero candidates provided to me. Very poor experience. I learned a very valuable lesson here and hope others can learn from my mistake.

Very disappointed that it took more than 6 weeks and many emails and calls to finally get my son's…read moreresults.

UNPROFESSIONAL, SAFETY HAZARDS FOR CHILDREN, POOR WORK ENVIRONMENT AND POOR MANAGEMENT…read moreOver the course of my employment at The Children's Center of Pittsburgh I witnessed several infractions involving children, staff and employees. There are inexperienced employees without the proper clearances in classrooms with young children and infants. Some of the problems I witnessed were, babies hitting their heads, sleeping on their stomachs and babies being burned by their bottles that were improperly heated. Infants were laid on their stomachs to sleep (if you know anything about SIDS you know how dangerous this can be). There were several inappropriate racial incidents between Caucasian and African American employees. I witnessed children being yelled at and hands being put on children. Two infants fell and hit their heads and no medical attention was given and no incident reports were filed (a legal requirement and the only way the parents know their child got hurt in the centers care.) As an employee I was subject to racial discrimination and I was fired via email for missing two days of work because my child was at Children's Hospital and not responding to treatment. I was sitting in my daughter's hospital room worried about how I am going to feed my child because I am no longer employed, when I should have been worrying about my severely sick child. The director Lynn was unprofessional and a poor supervisor. Several times I went to Lynn and the program manager Bianca with issues that worried me about the care of the infants, and they brushed me off and no changes were made. This is unacceptable, unprofessional and inappropriate. We rehearse for when DHS comes to do their inspection. So, if you chose to send your child to The Children's Center be aware that despite the certifications they hold, those requirements are not put into place on a daily basis. If I was aware of these issues, I would never have my child in their care. My only advice is to use caution when sending your child to The Children's Center of Pittsburgh because your child may be put in harm's way. And I would also recommend looking elsewhere for employment. I hope this helps parents and future employees make the best decision for themselves and most importantly, their children when looking into this center.

From the owner: The Children's Center of Pittsburgh is the leading day care center for UPMC Magee - Womens Hospital…read morein Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. At our center, we strive to enrich the lives of children and their families vy providing model childcare and teaching through flexible, child-centered programs. As a valued member of the Pittsburgh community, we are dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for your children. For more information about our services or our contact information, please visit our website.