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Somehow I Manage | Making the Most of the Campus Holiday Party

Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt personally victimized by your institution’s Holiday Party! The “most wonderful time of the year” can be hectic for AV staff with Winter Commencements, upgrades, and special projects. It’s tempting to skip the campus holiday party altogether, especially for introverts who are focused on system upgrades. However, attending the... Read More

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November 22, 2023

Discover the Joy of Giving: A Guide to Thoughtful Holiday Reading | Somehow I Manage

By Britt Yenser There is so much hustle and bustle around the holiday season. While work can feel overwhelming around this time of year, our personal lives can feel like a lot, too. Maybe you have some extra thoughts occupying your brain like, “What do I get my friend who has everything?” or “How... Read More

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November 19, 2023

Why Does It Cost So Much? | IT in AV

Why does it cost so much? That is a statement I am sure we all have heard. We take the time to design an AV system, based around our standards, and the client replies with those words. Then they start to pick apart our work saying things like ‘I can go to the big... Read More

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November 16, 2023

AVIXA Net Tech for AV Professionals – Course Preview

AVoIP has become a widely implemented method for AV signal transport. Delivering audiovisualcontent to your customers over the network can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. AVIXA® has put together a course to guide you through the basic concepts of networkingtechnology, to help you understand how a network works, how is it designed,... Read More

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November 13, 2023

Don’t Put The Blame On VCR

Video Killed the Radio Star was the first video MTV played when it came on the air back in 1981. (Yes kids, MTV did play music videos once upon a time, and bonus points if you can name the second video MTV aired without searching for it on Google.) But while the song’s lyrics dealt with... Read More

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November 3, 2023

From Blank Stares to Barbie Magic: Transforming the AV Department into a Fun and Exciting Student Experience!

By Britt Yenser What if working for the AV department seemed fun and exciting to students? If you’re like me, you might have found recruiting student employees challenging the past few years. I would explain our department’s role to students, and I would be met with blank stares. When their shock wore off they’d... Read More

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