Tour New Morgridge Building - BRT Bus Trip from Hilldale Target - Cafe Hollander

Let's visit the brand new Morgridge Computer Science building, built completely on donor funds. It's an architectural marvel (Cap Times article .) We will get there by BRT bus. We gather in front of the Target at Hilldale on the sidewalk by its glass atrium, facing Metcalfe's grocery (see photo), walk 1 block to the BRT bus, ride the A or F bus, and arrive one block from the Morgridge building. We will visit its atrium, gaze at its 7 monumental stair structures and glass skylight, and walk past research areas and go to the rooftop terrace. Read more about its architectural and engineering marvels here. If there's interest, we will pop our head into the adjacent Student Union (where there are restrooms). We will return to the bus stop on University Ave, and return to the Hilldale mall, and walk 1 long block to Cafe Hollander for a refreshment, where each person can order independently.

This event is for women age 50+. Have a credit card for the fare machine, or four $1 bills*. (Or, bring your farecard.) Please buy a drink or small plate if coming to Cafe Hollander. Once back at Hollander we can talk more about how to define your route, find your stops, and determine how much walking is involved. To get better acquainted with the bus routes, please have GOOGLE MAPS on your phone. Your host, Cheryl, can show you how to get real-time information on every bus using GOOGLE MAPS, and explain discounted fares and farecards. This event was intended to help make it easier for our members to get downtown without driving. We will find elevators within the building, and not walk all those steps!

*BRT buses are still taking $1 bills, but I suggest you get your ticket at the bus stop as the buses are long and it's sometimes difficult to board near the driver.