Thanks to everyone who attended the ACES workshop Oct. 21! We probably had about 40 people over the course of the day, and our speakers presented some fantastic sessions. I'll be putting together a quick survey to get some feedback from those who participated.
The question now: What's next? We had a great workshop here in Austin, but it would be great to see these events move around the state. Please let me know if you're interested in becoming more involved. The team here would be happy to help. The chapter could also do smaller events around the state so folks don't have to travel so far. These could be simple one-speaker events that last maybe a couple of hours. The goal is to get everyone a bit more training and a chance to connect with other copy editors.
Again, thanks, everyone! Now that we've gotten this chapter going, let's keep it rolling. Please drop me a line if you'd like to step up and help out.
- Blythe
Monday, October 29, 2007
Wednesday, October 17, 2007
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday!
We're getting close, everyone! Please contact me with questions or concerns.
If you're headed to the meet-and-greet at Scholz, just ask for my name or for ACES. They said we'll probably be out back on the lovely patio. Be there at 8 p.m. or after -- it will last as long as we do.
As for Sunday, feel free to come a bit early, mingle and grab some coffee and snacks. Things should be set by 9:30 or so. We'll also have a little prize giveaway at the end of the day. Stick around if you have some time; it won't go past 6 p.m.
Can't wait to see you all!
Blythe
If you're headed to the meet-and-greet at Scholz, just ask for my name or for ACES. They said we'll probably be out back on the lovely patio. Be there at 8 p.m. or after -- it will last as long as we do.
As for Sunday, feel free to come a bit early, mingle and grab some coffee and snacks. Things should be set by 9:30 or so. We'll also have a little prize giveaway at the end of the day. Stick around if you have some time; it won't go past 6 p.m.
Can't wait to see you all!
Blythe
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Odds and ends
Parking in the Brazos Garage is $9 if you stay all day Oct. 21.
I'm trying to figure out how to put the ACES flier on the blog, but I'm having a bit of trouble. I'll try to get it up here soon. There are a couple of changes. The overall schedule remains the same, but our first Web session will be about politics, the community and the Web rather than copy editing for the Web. The speakers that would have focused on copy editing were unavailable. But the speaker we do have lined up will certainly have some interesting things to say.
I think our design presenter will be doing a session on using controversial photos. He's done it before and says it's always a hit.
Look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks!
- Blythe
I'm trying to figure out how to put the ACES flier on the blog, but I'm having a bit of trouble. I'll try to get it up here soon. There are a couple of changes. The overall schedule remains the same, but our first Web session will be about politics, the community and the Web rather than copy editing for the Web. The speakers that would have focused on copy editing were unavailable. But the speaker we do have lined up will certainly have some interesting things to say.
I think our design presenter will be doing a session on using controversial photos. He's done it before and says it's always a hit.
Look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks!
- Blythe
Thursday, September 27, 2007
More parking info
According to UT, the Brazos Garage is the only one open on Sundays. There is a fee, and I'm investigating. Looks like it might be $9 to park all day. Most of the surface spaces in lots are open, UT folks say, but we should read the signs carefully because some require a permit at all times.
The Brazos Garage is at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Brazos Street (marked BRG on the pdf map in the post below). It's a bit of a hike from there to the communications building, but it's certainly doable. The communications building is at Guadalupe Street and Dean Keeton Street. I recommend looking around for street parking. If you head west of Guadalupe and campus, there will probably be spots on San Antonio or Nueces on that Sunday morning.
The Brazos Garage is at Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Brazos Street (marked BRG on the pdf map in the post below). It's a bit of a hike from there to the communications building, but it's certainly doable. The communications building is at Guadalupe Street and Dean Keeton Street. I recommend looking around for street parking. If you head west of Guadalupe and campus, there will probably be spots on San Antonio or Nueces on that Sunday morning.
Monday, September 24, 2007
Parking
A parking map for UT can be found here. The closest garage to the workshop is on San Antonio Street; it's marked with SAG on the map. There will probably be street parking available in the surrounding area. Most meters don't have to be paid on Sundays. I'm still looking into the situation. I've been told that there is surface parking around the College of Communications but that we can't use it without a permit (and will be ticketed if we do). I'll let you all know what I find out.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Meet-and-greet
It's confirmed: We've got a spot for the meet-and-greet the night before the workshop. There are tables reserved for 8 p.m. Oct. 20 at Scholz Garten, 1607 San Jacinto Blvd. The manager tells me that there's a show up the road at the Erwin Center on UT's campus and that the restaurant should be clearing out by the time we get there.
It claims to be the oldest restaurant in Texas and has both food and drinks. It might be a little crazy on a football Saturday, but it's a distinctly Austin joint.
Come and say hello!
It claims to be the oldest restaurant in Texas and has both food and drinks. It might be a little crazy on a football Saturday, but it's a distinctly Austin joint.
Come and say hello!
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