Inside the Control Room: From Concept to First Show – University of St. Thomas
SVG College Summit 2026
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34m
Get the lowdown on a newly built or recently reimagined production facility control room through the lens of a single athletics program and its production team. After making the unprecedented leap from NCAA Division III directly to Division I, the University of St. Thomas built Lee & Penny Anderson Arena to match its new competitive stage. In this case study presentation, go inside the arena’s broadcast infrastructure — dual control rooms, expansive connectivity, and a gorgeous centerhung videoboard — designed to power modern Division I game presentation and live production.
Introduction by:
Darren Whitten, Alpha Video, Account Executive
Presenters:
Casey Eakins, University of St. Thomas, Senior Media Production Systems Technician for ITS Central Engineering
Mike Gallagher, University of St. Thomas, Assistant Athletic Director - Branding, Digital Content and Production
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