Congratulations
to the September WSU PSAC
P'Sack' Awardee

Alan Ferrin

Media Designer/Producer/EDnet Hub Director

Multimedia Services

P'Sack' Awardee of the Month

BIOGRAPHY

Alan does a little bit of everything in the world of electronic media.  "We produce formal videos for banquets such as CAT BASH, Hall of Fame, WSU Salutes, etc... We help faculty incorporate digital media in their classes - streaming, podcasting, etc... We convert media formats, ie VHS to DVD, tape to .mp3, etc. We are involved in script writing, videography, editing, compression, burning, etc... If there is a need for multimedia - we try to cover it." 

"Most importantly, I have a wonderful wife and four incredible sons.  I enjoy most spending time with them and sharing in their activities and accomplishments.  I enjoy sports of all kinds - if I'm not playing, I love to watch and cheer. I also enjoy working in the yard. I wasn't born with a green thumb, so I have spend many a evening doing research on different plants and trees." 

"Weber State has an incredible community.  There is much more money to be earned in the private sector - however, leaving Weber would be like leaving behind family!  I've always felt at home at Weber.  I am most appreciative to incredible teammates in the Multimedia Services Department.  These folks are some of the brightest minds in the industry.  I feel very fortunate to work with them and I share any honor or recognition I may receive with them..."

Alan was born and raised in Ogden.  "My father was a professor of Education at Weber for 27 years.  I spent my early life running up and down the stairs of the education building.  I graduated with a BS in Communication/Broadcasting from Weber State College. I worked my way through college in the CATS Department and after graduating, was encouraged to "stick around".  The rest is history..."

NOMINATION SELECTION

Alan is one of the unsung heroes of the campus.  He films, produces, edits, and finalizes video productions for the campus free of charge.  He works extensively with Athletics and is the trainer and support tech for the "Jumbotron" (Prostar big screen) in the stadium.  He trains all of their student workers and oversees the production at every home game.

Alan also produces the WSU Salutes and ESU Commencement Exercises to video and applies it to the streaming server so that alumni and family members can view from off campus.

He is always friendly and willing to help.  In ten years, he has never been heard to speak crossly but always apologetic if he is too busy to help out.  He is always great with Faculty wants and needs and often takes on projects for them that do not totally fit under his duties. 

Alan has four sons and serves as a soccer/t-ball/basketball coach in his "spare" time.

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