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Contact us at:
video (at) isc.upenn.edu

At any given moment, exciting and informative talks and events, covering every imaginable topic and originating from far-flung and nearby locations, are soaring overhead through our skies -- from astrophysics to zoology, and every academic stop in between ... exploring effective management techniques ... issues of diversity in higher education ... music scoring for television and film ... all about caring for killer whales ... legal issues of employment in education ... and much more.

In fact, if people are talking about it, you can be sure that someone is presenting an event on it. In most cases, bringing that program down from the skies - or "downlinking" it - here to the University is easily achieved. The Penn Video Network is here to help you make it happen.

Every day, materials arrive at the Penn Video Network office describing upcoming Satellite Downlink events occurring around the world. If you would like to be alerted when a topic relevant to your program is upcoming, simply call Penn Video at 215-898-4336 and we'll monitor the mail for future Satellite Downlink events that you may find valuable for you and your colleagues.

How do I set up a satellite downlink?

How Penn Video Network Can Help
Helping you determine if "downlinking" a selected satellite event (Satellite Downlink) is technically possible here at Penn
Registering for the satellite event with the originating organization
Offsetting, in many cases, costs associated with registering for the satellite event, because of Penn Video-owned association memberships
Developing effective promotional techniques for your event
Identifying other campus departments that may be interested in co-sponsorship of your program
Coordinating necessary technical engineering required to bring the event to the university
Selecting an appropriate site to hold your event and reserving the necessary facilities
Technical distribution of the event on the university's Penn Video Network to the selected site
Videotaping the program (and securing the rights to do so) for later replay
Evaluating the success and quality of the event received to help future satellite downlinking efforts
Visitor to Penn?

The Penn Video Network invites members of the external community to utilize the University's satellite downlinking services. For full-service coordination of your satellite event, contact Penn Video Network at video @ isc.upenn.edu, or use our online satellite dish reservation form.

Need ISDN, IP, or Point-to-Point Videoconferencing?

PVN offers ISDN and IP Videoconferencing services, through our Production group. Visit the Penn Video Services website.