Ready to Experience Excellence?
Celebrating achievement. Honoring tradition. Elevating the academic experience.
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At Shumaker PDT, we understand the significance of milestone moments in higher education — from commencements and convocations to donor galas, lectures, and student life events. These aren’t just events — they’re defining experiences that shape community, inspire pride, and reflect your institution’s legacy.
We partner with colleges and universities to produce events that are polished, seamless, and deeply meaningful. With a strong track record in academic settings, our team brings technical precision, creative design, and logistical excellence to every production — whether it’s on campus, off-site, or fully virtual.
Expertise in Academic & Campus Events
Our team supports a wide range of higher education events, including:
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Commencement Ceremonies
Flawlessly executed ceremonies with professional staging, sound, lighting, and live video that ensure every graduate has their moment to shine — and every guest can share in the celebration. -
Donor Recognition & Fundraising Events
From intimate dinners to large-scale galas, we help you impress and inspire your donors with thoughtful production and engaging environments that honor their impact. -
Admissions & Recruitment Events
Create memorable first impressions with immersive campus experiences that showcase your institution’s values and vision. -
Lecture Series & Academic Panels
Technical support for lectures, panels, and symposia — including audio, video recording, livestreaming, and hybrid capabilities. -
Student Life & Cultural Events
Pep rallies, homecoming celebrations, performances, and student-led initiatives brought to life with energy, creativity, and attention to detail.
What We Provide
Our full-service approach includes:
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Event Planning & Strategy
Collaborating with your team to align goals, audience, and institutional messaging. -
Production Design
Lighting, audio, video, staging, and decor tailored to elevate your brand and bring the campus experience to life. -
On-Site Management
Seamless coordination with facilities, public safety, and campus staff to ensure timely setup, smooth execution, and safe environments. -
Hybrid & Virtual Capabilities
Extend your reach to alumni, family, and supporters worldwide through live-streamed and virtual event production.
A Trusted Partner in Higher Education
We’ve proudly served public and private colleges, universities, and seminaries throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. Our knowledge of academic protocols, campus coordination, and institutional expectations makes us a reliable and experienced partner.
Whether you’re marking a historic milestone or launching a bold new initiative, Shumaker PDT is here to make your campus events unforgettable — for students, faculty, families, alumni, and beyond.
📩 Let’s bring your next academic event to life.
Connect with our team to start planning an event that reflects the excellence of your institution.
Featured Event
See how Shumaker helped manage a weekend full of activities for an elite liberal arts college.
Ready to Elevate Your Next Event
Let’s chat about how we can bring your vision to life – and maybe surprise you along the way.
Ready to make some magic?