Recorded on May 28, 2026:
In this solo episode, host Tim Van Woeart reflects on the fast arrival of June and the transition period it represents for higher education AV professionals. Tim discusses the close of the academic and fiscal years, graduation season, summer campus projects, and preparations for InfoComm. He shares personal thoughts about family milestones, including his son’s move to middle school, and emphasizes the importance of work-life balance, vacations, and professional growth.
The episode also highlights the value of continuing education, community involvement through HETMA, and upcoming events like the HETMA Education Summit and Higher Ed AV Awards. Tim congratulates Tim Albright on his new book release and encourages listeners to stay engaged, hydrated, and connected as the AV industry heads into its busy summer season.
Topics Discussed:
- June as a transition month in higher education
- Preparing for InfoComm 2026
- Importance of hydration during Las Vegas events
- School graduations and personal milestones
- End-of-fiscal-year budgeting in higher ed AV
- Summer AV infrastructure and classroom projects
- Work-life balance and taking vacation time
- Summer camps and youth development experiences
- Professional development and lifelong learning
- HETMA Higher Ed Summit details
- Higher Ed AV Awards and CTS continuing education credits
- Community building within higher education AV
The AV Life is a Higher Ed AV Media production. More at higheredav.com.
