The Accent Online Relaunch

The Accent Online has a completely different look and format. Check it out by clicking here, and leave a comment letting me know what you think. Please make suggestions for changes.

Make sure you REGISTER on the new site.

Also - Important!

The BAD news-
The new site, as of now, does not automatically put together a list of your work when someone clicks on your byline.

The GOOD news-
Everyone who has ever contributed anything to the Accent is eligible for their own profile on the new site. Just send the following information to accent@austincc.edu, and I'll build your page complete with a list of your work. This is an excellent online portfolio if you put in the time to make it so.

To make a page like this, send me the following information:

Photo (optional unless you are an editor)

Name:

Matthew Connolly

Staff Position:

Adviser, fall 2008 to present

Contact Information:

• e-mail - accent@austincc.edu
• twitter - @theaccent
• Linked in - connollymc

I'll search for your work and link to it.






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Main Event Editor Retreat

Accent 2009-2010 editors are invited to the summer retreat at Main Event:

What - Food, Fun, and Planning for the next year
When - July 30, 2009, 9:45 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where - Main Event









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This is how you cover a class!

Watch this!



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ACC, a leader in nanotechnology.

Interesting - I had no idea that ACC is so cutting edge in the nanotechnology field.



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ACC Hires New Media Relations Coordinator

AUSTIN, TX— The Austin Community College District (ACC) is pleased to announce the hiring of Alexis Patterson as media relations coordinator. Patterson will be responsible for working with reporters to increase public awareness of ACC’s mission, policies and practices, and programs and services.



Patterson who was the legislative reporter for Austin’s CBS 42 (KEYE) will join ACC Monday, June 15.



“We’re lucky to have someone with Alexis’ experience and expertise as part of the team,” said Brette Lea, Executive Director of ACC Public Information and College Marketing. “We want the community to have a good understanding of all that ACC has to offer, and Alexis will be a perfect fit as we work to increase those communications efforts.”



Patterson earned a Master of Arts in media studies at Texas Christian University. She has worked in TV news since 2002, both behind the scenes as a producer in Dallas and in front of the camera as a reporter in Austin and Beaumont.



“I am ecstatic to continue my career at ACC,” said Patterson. “Serving as ACC’s media relations coordinator enables me to combine my expertise in media and communications with my passion for higher education.”





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Brette Lea

Austin Community College District

Executive Director | Public Information & College Marketing

w: (512)223.7611 | c: (512)709.1141

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Life4U and Accent Staffs Announced

I am excited to announce that the staff for the 2009-2010 Life4U and the Spring 2009 Accent have been chosen.



Everyone on this list has direct experience and has demonstrated both the skills and the dedication needed to create excellent publications.



In other words, these teams rock!

Spring 2009 Accent Staff

• Editor-in-Chief - Sarah Neve
• Assistant Editor - David Rodriguez
• Campus Editor - Chris Smith
• Layout Editor - Chris Scott
• Photo Editor - Hanlly Sam
• Intern (Design and photo) - Karissa Rodriguez
  

2009-2010 Life4U Staff

• Lead Designer - Chris Scott
  
• Lead Writer - Sarah Neve
• Lead Photographer - Alma Hernandez
• Lead Artist - Karen Kuhn
  

Life4U Freelancers

• Trevor Goodchild - Writing and Photos
• Anny Ibarra - Writing, Illustration
• Karissa Rodriguez - Design, Writing, Photos
• Hanlly Sam - Photos
• Chris Scott - Design
• Devon Tinknell - Writing

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Meeting the Challenge of the 21st Century Art Students

Here's part one of an interesting discussion about preparing for tomorrow's creative jobs. It's made by McCallum high school and features leading Austin creative professionals.



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