Just over six years old, the building features some pretty cool, cutting edge classroom technology that will make for great session space.

Special thanks to Wharton Computing for helping secure us this awesome space for HigherEdCamp!

Huntsman Hall

With 324,000 square feet, 48 classrooms, 57 group study rooms, lecture halls, auditoriums and conference rooms – the building is one of the most sophisticated large-scale instructional center of any educational institution in the world. With its warm natural finishes of wood, brick and stone, reflecting the historic significance of surrounding buildings on the University campus, it connects Wharton to the world.

HigherEdCamp sessions will be held in classrooms. Each classroom has a podium custom-designed for Wharton classrooms which includes a microphone, computer keyboard, complete audiovisual control system, and ports for a laptop computer. Also featured in the rooms are video and audio teleconferencing, video and audio recording capabilities, and one or two projectors.

The space also has 57 group study rooms, which are equipped with a computer, two displays, and ports to hook up laptop computers.

A virtual tour of the building is available for a closer look.

A little bit about classroom equipment

• Each classroom has a lectern with integrated computer display and audiovisual control interface and laptop connections for audio, display, and internet connectivity
• Mounted and wireless microphones
• 2 data/video projectors
• 2 electric screens
• Overhead transparency projector
• Installed computer with internet access
• VCR/DVD Player
• 3 in-room cameras for digital recording and videoconferencing
• Audio conferencing system
• Hearing assistance system

WiFi Access

Most of the session rooms and public areas in Huntsman have reliable wireless internet service. We’ll provide full access to attendees the day of the event.

Group Study Rooms

There will be some small study rooms available for people to pair up for talking/hacking the day of the event.

Accessibility

Huntsman Hall is fully accessible.

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Wondering what a camp session is like? Sessions can be like any other presentation on a specific topic or technology with lots of room for conversation amongst attendees. Or they can be completely open discussions led by an individual or a panel. If you’re not comfortable presenting on your own, consider pairing up with a friend. Sometimes the best sessions are led by someone interested in learning more about a topic. A catchy session title can attract experts in your topic of interest.