Almost two decades ago, Harrisburg University embarked on a journey. Their purpose: to create a higher education facility in the Capital Region that would propel both their students and the community into the 21st century. With the support and generosity of local businesses, organizations, and citizens, and with the ongoing support of public and private institutions, Harrisburg University received the funding they needed to complete their journey. The University was awarded certification by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Education and opened its doors to its pioneer class in August 2005.

As part of their enduring commitment to providing their students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a technological world, the University employed SAGE Technology Solutions. SAGE  equipped classrooms with the latest advances, providing faculty with the best teaching tools available:

• Crestron wireless touchscreen room controllers with customized GUI screens
• Interactive TeamBoard Whiteboards
• Electro-Voice wireless instructor microphones
• Wireless data networks
• VGA output to dual projectors
• Combination DVD/VCR units
• Auxiliary inputs for videoconferencing system
• PC audio connection to audio system
• Surround sound speakers in ceiling
• Stationary rear classroom cameras
• High lumen projectors in Information Commons

Installation of this hyper-technology in the University's Information Commons was completed in December 2005. This technology provides the professors, students and the community with a meeting area as cutting edge as their classrooms. With the incorporation of the Crestron wireless touchscreen controllers, operation of this new technology is as simple as pushing a button.

SAGE Technology Solutions partnered with the University as the exclusive sponsor of the First Annual Honorary Alumni Assocation Celebration, which was held on Wednesday, January 25, 2006. The event, hosted by Mayor Stephen Reed, First Honorary Alumus and Honorary Chair, was attended by over one hundred Harrisburg professionals that donated to the University and became Honorary Alumni themselves. The event raised over $100,000 for need-based student scholarships. The University focuses on under-represented populations: it consists of 70% minority and 50% female students. Virtually all students at the University qualify for some form of aid. SAGE is proud to have had the privilege of sponsoring such an event.

To learn more about Harrisburg University and their commitment to the fields of science and technology in the Capital Area and Central Pennsylvania , visit www.harrisburgu.net. To donate, contact Una Martone at umartone@harrisburgu.net .

To learn more about how SAGE Technology Solutions, Inc. can help your facility incorporate state-of-the-art Audio/Visual technology, please contact us at info@sagetechs.com or at 717-653-6641.