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[Englishstudents] pre-registration: Tuesday, March 28 10am-6pm
by English 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

Dear Students, Pre-registration for Summer and Fall 2017 English courses will be happening: Tuesday March 28 10am-6pm Wednesday March 29 10 am- 4pm. Instructions will be posted outside of Klapper 607 during this time. To view the our course offerings for the major, please see the attached course offerings document. If you received advisement by an English advisor, please be sure to bring your signed advisement form to pre-registration. If you have questions about your academic record, please email Prof. Andrea Walkden (andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu>). If you require a substitution, please visit our website(http://english.qc.cuny.edu/undergraduate/curent-undergraduate-cours… to view the Fall 2017 substitutions and area requirement lists. Sincerely, The English Department Klapper 607 718-997-4600 [like_us_on_facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL>

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[Englishstudents] FW: QC Poetry Slam
by English 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Students, Please see below. Sincerely, The English Department Klapper 607 718-997-4600 [like_us_on_facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL> From: Rani Srinivasan [mailto:rsrinivasan1023@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 9:45 AM To: English Subject: QC Poetry Slam To whom it may concern, Hello, my name is Rani Srinivasan and I am an English and Comparative Literature Major at Queens College. I am cohosting an Open Mic poetry event on campus this Thursday from 3:30-4:30. It is being sponsored by the Comparative Literature Department and the Creative Outlet, and themed “Writers Resist”. It is a wonderful opportunity for QC Students interested in creative writing, or anyone in need of blowing off a little steam. I am attaching the flier for the event to this email, and I would greatly appreciate it if you would forward this message to the English Department Mailing List. Thank you. Have a lovely day! Best, Rani Srinivasan Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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[Englishstudents] FW: pre-registration: Monday March 27 through Wednesday March 29 between 10 am and 4pm
by English 27 Mar '17

27 Mar '17

Dear Students, Pre-registration for Summer and Fall 2017 English courses will be happening Monday March 27 through Wednesday March 29 between 10 am and 4pm. Instructions will be posted outside of Klapper 607 during this time. To view the our course offerings for the major, please see the attached course offerings document. If you received advisement by an English advisor, please be sure to bring your signed advisement form to pre-registration. If you have questions about your academic record, please email Prof. Andrea Walkden (andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu>) or sign up to attend an advisement session before the start of the pre-registration period. If you require a substitution, please visit our website(http://english.qc.cuny.edu/undergraduate/curent-undergraduate-cours… to view the Fall 2017 substitutions and area requirement lists. Sincerely, The English Department Klapper 607 718-997-4600 [like_us_on_facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL>

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[Englishstudents] We would like to hear from you
by English 23 Mar '17

23 Mar '17

Dear Students, The English Department would like to initiate a focus group for our newsletter, English Matters. We are seeking current majors to share their opinions on the kinds of offerings we should feature in our newsletter, and possibly a few other matters. Refreshments will be provided, and it's a great way to talk with some of your favorite professors! You can see previous issues of the newsletter at the following link: http://english.qc.cuny.edu/people/english-matters/. If you are interested in sharing ideas for the next issue of our newsletter, please sign up by Wednesday, March 29th on the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/SoCi3vwocxM5O84E3. Unfortunately, we are only able to offer 5 students a space, but don't worry if you don't make the first group. We plan to have a different focus group every year! You will be contacted and given instructions via email if you are selected. Sincerely, The English Department Klapper 607 718-997-4600 [like_us_on_facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL>

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[Englishstudents] pre-registration: Monday March 27 through Wednesday March 29 between 10 am and 4pm
by English 21 Mar '17

21 Mar '17

Dear Students, Sign up for early advisement here: https://goo.gl/wpf2yr. Pre-registration for Summer and Fall 2017 English courses will be happening Monday March 27 through Wednesday March 29 between 10 am and 4pm. Instructions will be posted outside of Klapper 607 during this time. If you received advisement by an English advisor, please be sure to bring your signed advisement form to pre-registration. If you have questions about your academic record, please email Prof. Andrea Walkden (andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu>) or sign up to attend an advisement session before the start of the pre-registration period. If you require a substitution, please visit our website(http://english.qc.cuny.edu/undergraduate/curent-undergraduate-cours… to view the Fall 2017 substitutions and area requirement lists. Advising Hours Tuesday March 21 Prof. Andrea Walkden (KP 601): 11:00am-1:30pm; 3:00-6:00pm Wednesday March 22 Prof. Andrea Walkden (KP 601): 12:00-3:00pm Thursday March 23 Prof. Karen Weingarten (KP 603): 10:00am-1:00pm Sincerely, The English Department Klapper 607 718-997-4600 [like_us_on_facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL>

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[Englishstudents] FW: Utopia Parkway email blast
by English 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Students, Please see below. Sincerely, The English Department Klapper 607 718-997-4600 [like_us_on_facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL> ******************* From: Utopia Parkway [mailto:utopiaparkwayjournal@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 20, 2017 1:30 PM To: English Subject: Utopia Parkway email blast Dear English dept. personnel, We greatly appreciate your help in the past with helping us spread the word about our journal to students and professors. We would appreciate if you could send the following email blast to students and professors: Dear Student, Utopia Parkway Journal, the undergraduate literary journal at QC, will be accepting submissions for this year's issue until April 7th. The journal is a great way to showcase your work in the areas of fiction, nonfiction, art, poetry, and drama. Submission guidelines can be found on the UP website at utopiaparkwayjournal.com<http://utopiaparkwayjournal.com/> If you would like to submit your work or have questions, you can email the journal's editors at utopiaparkwayjournal(a)gmail.com<mailto:utopiaparkwayjournal@gmail.com> Best regards, English Department

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[Englishstudents] Sign up for today's transfer workshop: (KP 708): 12:00-1:30pm or English Advisement Sessions 5:00-6:00pm (KP 601) & (KP 603): 2:00-4:00pm
by English 20 Mar '17

20 Mar '17

Dear Students, Sign up for early advisement/transfer workshop here: https://goo.gl/wpf2yr. Pre-registration for Summer and Fall 2017 English courses will be happening Monday March 27 through Wednesday March 29. If you have questions about your academic record, please email Prof. Andrea Walkden (andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu>) or sign up to attend an advisement session before the start of the pre-registration period. If you require a substitution, please visit our website(http://english.qc.cuny.edu/undergraduate/curent-undergraduate-cours… to view the Fall 2017 substitutions and area requirement lists. Please note that 300 level course descriptions will be available on our website on Tuesday, March 21st . Advising Hours Monday March 20 Transfer Workshop Prof. Andrea Walkden (KP 708): 12:00-1:30pm Prof. Andrea Walkden (KP 708): 12:00-1:30pm 5:00-6:00pm Prof. Karen Weingarten (KP 603): 2:00-4:00pm Tuesday March 21 Prof. Andrea Walkden (KP 601): 11:00am-1:30pm; 3:00-6:00pm Wednesday March 22 Prof. Andrea Walkden (KP 601): 12:00-3:00pm Thursday March 23 Prof. Karen Weingarten (KP 603): 10:00am-1:00pm Sincerely, The English Department Klapper 607 718-997-4600 [like_us_on_facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL>

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[Englishstudents] English Matters focus group
by English 16 Mar '17

16 Mar '17

Hello all, The English department would like to initiate a focus group for our newsletter, English Matters. You may see previous issues of the newsletter at the following link: http://english.qc.cuny.edu/people/english-matters/ The goal is to get new and innovative ideas for our newsletter. Our alumni, who are the majority of our reader-base, love to hear from students. We also want to hear from you! If you are interested in sharing ideas for the next issue of our newsletter, please sign up by Wednesday, March 29th on the following link: https://goo.gl/forms/SoCi3vwocxM5O84E3. You will also have a chance to sign-up during pre-registration. Unfortunately, we are only able to offer 5 students a space, but don't worry if you don't make the first group. We plan to have a different focus group every year! You will be contacted and given instructions via email if you are selected. Best, English Department 718 997 4600 [like_us_on_facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL>

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[Englishstudents] English Honors
by English 16 Mar '17

16 Mar '17

Dear Students, The Honors Program offers a highly advantageous academic experience for qualified English majors, that is, students who are entering their senior year and have a 3.3 GPA and a 3.3 GPA in English. During the entirety of their senior year, Honors students are given the rare undergraduate opportunity to work together intensively in a small group. Students who meet the program standards are awarded Honors in English—a decided asset in any future endeavor, whether it be graduate study or a professional career. Please see attached to learn more about the English honors program. Sincerely, The English Department Klapper 607 718-997-4600

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[Englishstudents] Applying for Jobs as an English Major?
by English 15 Mar '17

15 Mar '17

Dear Students, Are you thinking of applying for a job that uses the skills you learned as an English Major? Are you wondering how to pitch yourself as a job applicant who majored in English? Do you want tips to strengthen your resume and job letters? Come to a job search workshop for English Majors on Wednesday, March 22 from 12:15- 1:30 pm in Klapper 708. This workshop is co-sponsored by the Office of Career Development and the English Department. Sincerely, The English Department Klapper 607 718-997-4600 [like_us_on_facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL>

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