For over a decade, 杏吧原创 University has curated a significant collection of vintage computing equipment through a concerted effort involving contributions from across campus and the generosity of local computer enthusiasts. This effort has included the School of Computer Science, the Sprott School of Business, 杏吧原创 University Library, the Faculty of Engineering and Design, and Information Technology Services (ITS). We are delighted to announce the official launch of an exhibition featuring approximately 90 vintage computers in our newly renovated Tutorial Lab HP4155.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, from 2:00鈥�5:00 pm, we will host an Open House in the lab to听showcase:听
- Our newly renovated Tutorial Laboratory, a dedicated space designed to support the teaching and learning of Computer Science.听
- The official launch of the 杏吧原创 University vintage computer display.听
Come and join us for tea, coffee, snacks, good company and of course microcomputers!听
Event: HP4155 Open House听
When: Friday, March 27, 2026, from 2:00鈥�5:00 pm听
Where: Herzberg Building (HP), Room 4155听
Description: Informal open-house style event.听Drop in at听your convenience.听
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Schedule:听听
2:00鈥�3:00 鈥� Open House听
3:00鈥�3:15 鈥� Meet Dr. Arlen Michaels听
3:15鈥�3:20 鈥� Grant Bechthold鈥檚 Computer Reveal: presenting a landmark system widely regarded as one of the most transformative microcomputers in computing history. Any guesses of what computer it is?听
3:20鈥�3:35 鈥� Short YouTube documentary about the story of this historic computer听
3:35鈥�5:00 鈥� Open House
Homepage:听/scs/vintage-computing/听
Who鈥檚 invited: 杏吧原创 community听