Syracuse University

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For the Media

July 07, 2009


NEWS CONTACTS

A directory of SU staff available to assist members of the media can be found here.

SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY EXPERTS

A list of contact names for various areas of expertise can be found here.

FILMING ON CAMPUS

Individuals or production companies wishing to film or shoot professional photography on the Syracuse University campus should contact the Office of News Services at least two weeks in advance of their intended visit to secure proper permissions and security credentials. Please contact Sara Miller at (315) 443-9038, semortim@syr.edu.

Members of the news media traveling to campus should contact an SU spokesperson in advance of their arrival. Please call SU News Services at (315) 443-3784.

ISDN CAPABILITIES FOR RADIO INTERVIEWS

A professional radio studio and ISDN line are available through Syracuse University's public radio station, WAER-FM, to facilitate radio interviews of faculty/administration experts.

For information on rates and to schedule usage, contact Ron Ockert at (315) 443-3538 or (315) 443-4021, rgockert@syr.edu.

SATELLITE UPLINK FACILITIES FOR TV INTERVIEWS

Syracuse University has a dedicated interview studio and satellite uplink to facilitate televised interviews of faculty/administration experts.

To arrange for usage, call (315) 443-4001.

The interview studio features an interview area with graphic backgrounds and a 26-inch LCD off-air monitor. The area is pre-lit and "hot" staged for rapid availability. IFB communication is provided for the talent. Camera/audio signals are fed via fiber optic link to the satellite uplink control center.

The Syracuse University Satellite Uplink System is:

  • A non-redundant Digital KU-Band Satellite System;
  • With steerable antenna for access of domestic satellites of the continental 48 contiguous states on the North American continent.

Inputs:

  • Tape playback capabilities BETA SP and DVCPRO
  • Single camera live studio input

Scheduling :

  • Satellite Uplink services can be scheduled Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Telephone: (315) 443-4001
  • Fax: (315) 443-5653
  • Email: jdmeadow@syr.edu
  • Email: rldow@syr.edu

All external University customers must schedule the satellite service and technical coordination information:

  • Satellite Name
  • Transponder
  • Slot
  • Polarity
  • Uplink frequency
  • Data rate
  • Symbol rate FEC
  • Downlink Frequency
  • Uplink Window date and time
  • IFB Telephone number
  • PL Telephone number

Outside rates are available by calling (315) 443-4001.

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