Third cohort of MATC students attends orientation

With a third class of students entering this fall, the M.A. in Technology and Communication is again in full swing. The school welcomed the 2013 cohort with orientation Aug. 12-13. The 16 students spent their time on campus getting to know classmates and MATC faculty, as well as learning online tools and how to prepare for managing graduate school with home/work responsibilities. MATC students began online coursework Aug. 21.

Front row, left to right: Jennifer Westfall, communications specialist, Coca-Cola Bottling Co.; Sarah Lamm, public relations director, Rivers Agency; Crystal George, alumni relations, marketing and communications coordinator, UNC-Wilmington; Casey Hart, communications coordinator, academic advising center, Duke University.

Second row, left to right: Randall Roberts, director of information and communication, UNC School of Pharmacy Office of Advancement; Kristin Thompson, project manager, Eric Mower + Associates; Alex Waterworth, web designer/developer, Appalachian State University; Mary Sandell, editorial cross platform, Bloomberg.

Third row, left to right: Andrew Joyner, senior manager, insights and analytics, Wasserman Media Group LLC; John Roberts, founder, president and creative director, Third Floor Productions; Patty Harrison, communications coordinator, UNC Highway Safety Research Center; Amy Wolfe, marketing communications specialist, Corning Cable Systems.

Top row, left to right: Quantá Holden, assistant director of communications, NC High School Athletic Association; Zach Rearick, strategic campaigns staff, United Steelworkers Intl. Union; Corey Broman-Fulks, asst. director of media relations/journalist, Emory University Office of Communication; Miranda Dotson, news producer, WRAL-TV.