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[Englishstudents] MFA Open House next Wednesday, Dec. 9 from 5- 6:30 pm
by Karen Weingarten 30 Nov '20

30 Nov '20

Dear English majors and minors, Are you interested in pursuing an MFA in Creative Writing or Literary Translation after graduation? You're welcome to attend the open house for our department's MFA program next Wednesday, December 9 from 5- 6:30 pm. The Zoom link to join is in the attached poster. all best, Karen Weingarten Associate Professor of English Problems viewing this email? Click here<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/MFA_2020/MFA_OpenHousePoster_005_FA20.jpg> ? Click on image to download PDF <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/InstAdv_2020/InstAdv_AtHomewithQC_Chevat_004_FA2…>[https://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/MFA_2020/MFA_OpenHousePoster_005_FA20.jpg]<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/MFA_2020/MFA_OpenHousePoster_005_FA20.pdf>?

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[Englishstudents] FW: Utopia Parkway Open Mic Night Dec 20 at 7 pm! Please forward!
by English 30 Nov '20

30 Nov '20

See below Sincerely, The English Department http://english.qc.cuny.edu/ Klapper 607 718-997-4600 From: Briallen E Hopper <Briallen.Hopper(a)qc.cuny.edu> Sent: Monday, November 30, 2020 12:20 PM Subject: Utopia Parkway Open Mic Night Dec 20 at 7 pm! Please forward! Utopia Parkway, QC's undergrad literary journal, is hosting an open mic night at the end of the semester for any and all QC undergrad students who want to read their work in a supportive and festive context. Please save the date and share this info with students who might like to participate! [cid:image001.png@01D6C723.B4E33420] Topic: Utopia Parkway Open Mic Night Time: Dec 20, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81328210590?pwd=M0hVM2NTN3lBSEhRbmk3Z0lSbnkvQT09M… ID: 813 2821 0590 Passcode: 275684 One tap mobile +16468769923,,81328210590# US (New York) +13017158592,,81328210590# US (Washington D.C)Dial by your location +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington D.C) +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) +1 408 638 0968 US (San Jose) +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) Meeting ID: 813 2821 0590 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kwM81pVID

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[Englishstudents] Fw: New Internship Program Announcement
by Karen Weingarten 30 Nov '20

30 Nov '20

Internship opportunity for women college students below! Girls Gotta Run is excited to announce the launch of our Young Professionals Program! The Girls Gotta Run Foundation provides substantive professional development experiences to university students and recent graduates who are interested in international relations, human rights, grassroots movements, and communications. By serving as an Intern or Graduate Assistant with Girls Gotta Run, you will have the opportunity to understand your career options and develop the professional skills and contacts that will prepare you to enter the workforce. Interns and graduate assistants will receive the following benefits during their service: -Professional work experience -Professional coaching and mentorship -Assistance in job hunting, resume building, and interviewing -Develop a professional network of contacts in the nonprofit government, and for-profit sectors -Course credit or volunteer hour requirement fulfilment if applicable at your college or university -Possible international travel experience Take the next step in building a career in international development and non-profit management. Visit girlsgottarun.org/ypp<http://girlsgottarun.org/ypp> <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fgirlsgottarun.org%2Fypp%3Ffbcli…> now to explore open opportunities and apply! Thank you. Patricia E. Ortman, Ph.D. Founder, GGRF, Inc. Professor, Mount Vernon College, 1983-1999, Ret.

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[Englishstudents] Fw: The Second Event in Our Decolonizing the Curriculum Series: Poet Eduardo Corral Reading Monday Nov 30 at 12:30pm
by Karen Weingarten 28 Nov '20

28 Nov '20

Dear English Majors and Minors, Please see the announcement below for information about how to join our second event for the department's "Decolonizing the Curriculum" series. all best, Karen Weingarten Associate Chair and Associate Professor ________________________________ From: Nicole R Cooley Sent: Monday, November 23, 2020 12:18 PM To: englishdept(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu Subject: The Second Event in Our Decolonizing the Curriculum Series: Poet Eduardo Corral Reading Monday Nov 30 at 12:30pm Dear Colleagues, I am thrilled to announce the second event in the department's "Decolonizing the Curriculum" series--a reading by poet Eduardo Corral. I know many of you love and teach his work, so please share this flyer with your students and encourage them to attend. His second book GUILLOTINE is just out, and it's wonderful. He will read and participate in a Q&A next Monday November 30 from 12:30-1:30pm. Best, Nicole Problems viewing this email? Click here<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/MFA_2020/MFA_CorralPoster_html_003_FA20.html> Click on image to download PDF [https://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/MFA_2020/MFA_Corral_Poster_003_FA20.jpg]<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/MFA_2020/MFA_Corral_Poster_003_FA20.pdf>

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[Englishstudents] Fw: 11/30/2020 - Extended Deadline: Dr. K. York & Noelle Chynn CUNY Ethic and Morality Essay Contest
by English 25 Nov '20

25 Nov '20

See below! Sincerely, The English Department http://english.qc.cuny.edu/ Klapper 607 718-997-4600 [like_us_on_facebook]<https://www.facebook.com/QCENGL> ________________________________ From: William Tam Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2020 10:09 AM Subject: 11/30/2020 - Extended Deadline: Dr. K. York & Noelle Chynn CUNY Ethic and Morality Essay Contest Dear Professor, Hope all is well. I would like you know to we have extended "Dr. K. York & Noelle Chynn CUNY Ethic and Morality Essay Contest: Virtue" to Monday, November 30, 2020, we hope you will encourage your students to submit and not miss this great opportunity. Attached you will find contest flyer and submission form to share with your students and colleagues. ? -- William Tam Asian American / Asian Research Institute City University of New York Phone: 212-869-0182/0187 Fax: 212-869-0181 E-mail: wtam(a)aaari.info / William.Tam(a)qc.cuny.edu URL: www.aaari.info

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[Englishstudents] Fw: Revisions Call for Submissions
by English 24 Nov '20

24 Nov '20

I Write Digitally; Therefore I Am [2021][http://writingatqueens.qc.cuny.edu/files/2020/10/2020_revisions_cfp_f…]<http://digital.qc.cuny.edu/revisions/revisions-spring-2019> Are you a Zoombie<https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-art-living-free/202005/how-surv…>? Have you left your apartment today? Do you miss the social roulette of wondering which coworker you will randomly bump into on your way to the coffee machine? Revisions: A Journal on Writing is seeking contributions from Queens College students, faculty, and staff for this year's issue, "I Write Digitally; Therefore I Am": an exploration of digital writing as an intensified experience of working, socializing, leisure, connection, and being-in-the-world during a time of pandemic and physical isolation. We invite Queens College students, faculty, and staff to contribute short essays, nonfiction, poetry, photography, art, and other written and visual reflections of (no more than 1000 words) on how the social landscape has been altered and how digital writing has taken new or intensified social functions. Submissions are due December 20, 2020. Please submit a .doc and/or .jpeg file as an attachment to qcrevisions(a)gmail.com<mailto:qcrevisions@gmail.com>. The following prompts are intended to inspire ideas, but contributors are by no means limited to what is listed here. Digital Writing and Selfhood(s) * How has your social world changed in pandemic times? Has there been an inclining significance of digital writing? Have you found yourself writing more online? * Consider the myriad ways we write online...to whom do we address? How do we present ourselves in digital writing and is it different from being in the presence of others physically? * Does the mediation of different modes of technology change the way you relate to others? Work, Productivity, and Writing in Isolation * Compare the way writing is used in the digital classroom vs the physical classroom * How do you draw the boundaries between work writing and social writing? * How do we mark different social spaces digitally even as we sit in front of the same screen for hours? Truth, Knowledge, Politics and Digital Writing * Reflect upon digital writing as collaboration, co-creation, or co-authoring a world. * I write, but who reads? Who can read? Reflect upon space, place, and temporality on the World Wide Web. Consider the reach of your writing and the attention it garners. What happens if your writing goes viral? * Censorship, algorithms, big data...what happens to your digital writing? * The trolls, the comments section, spam...tell us about your encounters with the "dark side" of digital writing.

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[Englishstudents] Reminder: Last date to Withdraw from Classes
by Sian Silynroberts 19 Nov '20

19 Nov '20

Dear students, This is just a reminder that the college has extended the deadline to Withdraw from a course to December 13 (the last day of Fall 2020 classes). A Withdrawal (W) is a non-punitive grade that does not affect your GPA. You can request a Withdrawal by logging in at home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu<http://home.cunyfirst.cuny.edu>, clicking on Self Service, and selecting "Student Center" from the drop down menu. If you have any questions or concerns about finishing up the semester, please don't hesitate to reach out. Very best, Dr. Siân Silyn Roberts Associate Professor of English Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of English, Queens College Office Hours: Mondays, 9:00am-10:00am on Zoom<https://zoom.us/j/92153595782>. Additionally, any email you send will receive a response within 24 hours. If I cannot answer your questions over email, I will be happy to set up a video conference with you.

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[Englishstudents] English Seminar Series on African American literary scholar Nellie McKay
by Karen Weingarten 10 Nov '20

10 Nov '20

Dear English Majors and Minors, This is just a reminder that the first seminar for our department's speaker series Decolonizing the Curriculum is this Thursday, Nov. 12 from 12:15 -1:30 pm Dr. Shanna Benjamin will give a short talk and Q&A about her forthcoming biography on Nellie McKay. She'll particularly focus on McKay's time at Queens College as an undergraduate and her contributions to African American literary studies. You can now also pre-order Dr. Benjamin's book here: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469662534/half-in-shadow/ The Zoom link to join the seminar is here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88234573515 I hope to see many of you there! all best, ? Karen Weingarten Associate Chair Associate Professor English Department Queens College, CUNY http://english.qc.cuny.edu For appointments on Zoom, click here: https://qc-cuny.campus.eab.com/

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[Englishstudents] Event Promo
by English 05 Nov '20

05 Nov '20

Dear English Majors and Minors, Amir Khafagy will be our guest for The Knight News Visiting Journalist series next week—Wednesday, October 11, during free hour. Please join us! You can read more about Kafaghy below. Sincerely, Jason Tougaw Professor, English English Internship Coordinator Faculty Advisor, The Knight News Queens College, CUNY Amir Khafagy is a New York City-based freelance journalist, essayist, performer and activist. His writing has been featured in Vice, Bloomberg, Truth Out, City Limits, Dame, Talk Poverty, Jacobin, and In These Times. He has been awarded The New Economics Reporting Fellowship, The Economic Hardship Reporting Grant, The Talk Poverty Writer Workshop Fellowship, and the Asian American Writers Workshop Open City Fellowship. Amir holds a BA in Urban Studies and an MA in Urban Affairs from Queens College. As a performer, Amir has appeared in Ping Chong & Company's Beyond Sacred: Voices of Muslim Identity. He has also appeared in Gun Country, a Houses on the Moon theatre company production. A lifelong New Yorker, Amir was born and raised in Jackson Heights, Queens into a working-class, Muslim, immigrant family. His mother is Puerto Rican and his father is an immigrant from Egypt. Because of his mixed ethnicity, Amir describes himself as an Arab-Rican. Follow him on twitter @AmirKhafagy91 [image.png] -- Best, Veronica Kordmany Executive Editor The Knight News

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