SCS Tutorial Lab Open House
March 27, 2026 at 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
| Location: | 4155 Herzberg Laboratories |
| Cost: | Free |
For over a decade, Carleton University has been stewarding a significant collection of vintage computing equipment, gathered from across campus and through the generosity of local computer enthusiasts. Contributions have also come from the School of Computer Science, the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University Library, the Faculty of Engineering and Design, and Information Technology Services (ITS). We are pleased to now have the opportunity to officially launch the display of approximately 90 historic computers in our newly renovated Tutorial Lab HP4155.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, from 2:00–5:00 pm, we will host an Open House in the lab to showcase:
- Our newly renovated Tutorial Laboratory, a dedicated space designed to support the teaching and learning of Computer Science.
- The official launch of the Carleton University vintage computer collection display.
Come and join us for tea, coffee, snacks, good company and of course microcomputers!
Event: HP4155 Open House
When: Friday, March 27, 2026, from 2:00–5:00 pm
Where: Herzberg Building (HP), Room 4155
Description: Informal open-house style event. Drop in at your convenience.
Schedule:
2:00–3:00 — Open House
3:00–3:05 — Meet Dr. Arlen Michaels
3:05–3:10 — Grant Bechthold’s 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?
3:10–3:26 — Short YouTube documentary about the story of this historic computer
3:26–5:00 — Open House
Homepage: https://carleton.ca/scs/vintage-computing/
Who’s invited: Carleton community