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Audio Reinforcement & Recording


Audio Services provides sound reinforcement for classrooms and meeting places, on-location and studio recording, audio production, duplication, equipment rental, and PLU performance CD’s.

Contact:
Bob Holden, Associate Director for Multimedia Services
253-535-8772,  holdenrh@plu.edu
www.plu.edu/~audio/services.shtml
Request Form: www.plu.edu/~audio/requests.shtml

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Computers & Displays


For assistance with classrooms computers and displays contact the Help Desk.

Contact:
Help Desk
253-535-7525, comptelc@plu.edu
www.plu.edu/~comptelc

For checkout of laptop computers and assistance with connecting them in classrooms contact Multimedia Services. 

Contact:   
Amy Robbins, Multimedia Scheduling Coordinator
253-535-7261, robbinay@plu.edu

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Multimedia Equipment


Need help with classroom equipment? Contact Multimedia Services for multimedia equipment, smart classrooms, training, and equipment checkout. Available equipment includes VCR’s, DVD’s, TV carts, laptop computers, overhead projectors, video cameras, and video projectors. Other services include laminations, transparencies, Scantron scanning, and color printing.

Contact:   
Amy Robbins, Multimedia Scheduling Coordinator
253-535-7261, robbinay@plu.edu
www.plu.edu/~media

For repair of multimedia equipment and cable TV connections, contact Electronic Engineering. They can also assist you with classroom equipment installations and support.

Contacts:
Rick Anderson, Multimedia Electronic Engineer
253-535-8757, andersra@plu.edu
Bob Neal, Multimedia Technician
253-535-8627, nealrc@plu.edu

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Network Connections


Contact the Help Desk for assistance with network connectivity in classrooms including wired connections as well as wireless services.

Contact:
Help Desk
253-535-7525, comptelc@plu.edu

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Satellite Downlinks

The university provides SCOLA (international language programming) on Channel 27 in the residence halls and Channel 2 in the classrooms.

Contact: 
Kirk Isakson, Director for Multimedia Services
253-535-7260, isaksokl@plu.edu
SCOLA Website & Schedules: www.scola.org

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Streaming Video

Live and archival video streams of University events, athletics events, and lectures are available via the LuteCast website. For program listings, visit www.plu.edu/~lutecast.

For support and scheduling of LuteCast streams, contact:
Nick Butler, Digital Media Developer
253-535-8728, lutecast@plu.edu
www.plu.edu/~lutecast

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Videoconferencing

PLU can connect to other videoconferencing classrooms or conference rooms through ISDN phone lines or IP (Internet Protocol).  These services provide live audio/video interaction to single or multiple sites, additional features include multiple cameras, videotape playback, Powerpoint, and document camera.  The university has several ISDN-connected venues available depending on audience size.

Contact:
Kirk Isakson, Director for Multimedia Services
253-535-7260, isaksokl@plu.edu

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Video Production and Recording

Video program development – scripting, shooting, non linear editing; classroom observation shoots, location and studio production, videotape and DVD duplication, and university video archives.

Contact:
Kirk Isakson, Director for Multimedia Services
253-535-7260, isaksokl@plu.edu

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