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The Commons Center

"Once again you and your team made a huge difference in the SUCCESS of our event..."

"I must say that it is difficult to beat the facilities at the [Commons] Center."

"At one point, I had a live Internet feed, a PowerPoint presentation, and a computer model all running simultaneously. That is just not possible at most venues."

"All of the logistics ran flawlessly and your staff members were always readily available and very helpful."

 

Technical Services

The Commons Conference Center offers excellent audiovisual equipment and services. Trained staff members are on hand to provide last minute solutions and to ensure programs run smoothly. Our equipment includes:

photo of media console
Media Console

 
Presentation Technology Cost
Media Console
(available in our three auditoriums and largest conference rooms)
 
an all-in-one presentation center with rear screen projection, computer, Internet connection, DVD/VCR player, overhead/document projector, Bose surround sound, lavaliere microphone and wireless keyboard/mouse.
Touch-panel controlled with connections for extra equipment such as laptops

 

$200

Satellite Downlink or Internet Program Downlink with Rear Projection
(available in our three auditoriums and largest conference room)
$300
Overhead Projector $10
Overhead Ultra Bright Projector $30
Television with DVD or VCR $25
35mm Slide Projector with remote $10
All rooms are equipped with a wall-mounted Projection Screen  
Second Portable Projection Screen $20
Full-sized lectern: Amplified / Non-amplified $75 / 25

 
Enhanced Conferencing Services to Connect Your Meeting to Others Cost
Video Conferencing, priced per hour $200
Digital Video Recording, priced per continuous 4-hour block $350
Webcasting - prices vary by needs. Please call 512-232-5554 call

 
Computer Equipment and Internet Access Cost
Laptop Computer $150
28-unit Dell wireless laptop cart featuring:
1.9 GHz Pentium 4 Processor, 30 GB Disk Drive, 512 MB Memory
$550
LCD Computer Projector with Cart $125
High Speed Internet Access via Ethernet (LAN) or Analog $10
Secured Wireless Internet Access $10

 
Audio Equipment Cost
Microphones
(Podium, Lavaliere, Hand-held, Panel)
(available in our three auditoriums and largest conference room)

$10
Portable PA system with microphone $75
Compact Disc player $20
Telephone or Speakerphone with Analog Connection $30

 
Supplies and Miscellaneous Cost
High Quality Green Laser Pointer $10
Easel $5
Flip Chart on a Flip Chart Stand with Paper and Markers $20
Economy Pads - 2 Half Pads on a Flip Chart Stand with Paper and Markers $10
Draped Exhibit Table with 2 chairs $20

 

for an uncommon conferencing experience
Updated October 18, 2007
Comments to Commons Center Staff.
Office of the Vice President for Employee and Campus Services