May 2020 - englishstudents@lists.qc.cuny.edu

[Englishstudents] Congratulations!
by English 28 May '20

28 May '20

Dear Graduating English Majors and Minors, Congratulations! Today is graduation, and I hope you're celebrating your accomplishments as best as you can. While I wish we could all be on campus to congratulate you in person and share some well-deserved hugs and handshakes, please know that I speak for all the English Department faculty when I say we are cheering you on from our homes. We made a virtual English Department graduation site for you that I hope expresses how proud we are of all your accomplishments. Check it out here: https://www.klappergrads.com<https://www.klappergrads.com> It's best viewed on a computer, if possible. And a special shout out to Professor Sian Silyn Roberts, Director of Undergraduate Studies, who spent many hours collecting videos from faculty and putting the site together. So again, congratulations! Woo-hoo! You made it! You did it! You should be proud today for this significant accomplishment! We miss you a ton, and we hope you come back next year to celebrate with us. with all the very best wishes, Karen Weingarten Associate Professor and Acting Chair of English

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[Englishstudents] Virtual Commencement
by English 28 May '20

28 May '20

Dear students, Today was supposed to be the QC English commencement ceremony, and many of you were looking forward to walking across the stage in celebration with your family, professors, and fellow students. The ceremony is by far and away my favorite time of the year, and I join you in deep sadness that we are not able to be together at this time to celebrate your accomplishments. An email is a wholly inadequate substitution for a commencement ceremony, but I do want to offer you my sincere congratulations on this day. Please know that I am thinking of all our wonderful graduates and wishing you the very best for the future. Very shortly, the Acting Chair Prof. Karen Weingarten, will be sending out a more substantial tribute to your accomplishments, so I encourage you to look for her email. My best wishes to you all, Prof. Silyn Roberts Dr. Siân Silyn Roberts Associate Professor of English Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of English, Queens College Klapper Hall 601 Office Hours for Spring 2020: Mon 3:00-4:00pm; Wed 12pm-2pm; and by appointment

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[Englishstudents] English courses will be online in Fall 2020
by English 21 May '20

21 May '20

Dear English Majors and Minors, Apologies if you received a message from me already today. I want to make sure everyone gets this news. If you're planning to take English courses for Fall 2020, I wanted to let you know that our department has decided that all courses will be online for the fall. We decided to make this move because of the pandemic, and in anticipation that it will still not be safe for us to meet in the small classrooms allotted to most of our courses. We also know that many of you depend on public transit to get to campus. Please know that all instructors teaching your courses will be asked to take a seminar about online teaching pedagogies. Unlike this spring, when the move to online teaching was sudden, our faculty will now have the opportunity to prepare for teaching online this summer, which is in part why we're making this decision early. If you go on CUNYFirst, you should soon be able to see how your courses will be taught. Synchronous means that the course will be taught via videoconferencing at the scheduled times. Asynchronous means that the course will be taught mostly at your own pace, with set deadlines and discussion on online forums/ lecture material posted online. Some professors will choose to do a combination of these two things, and in the next few weeks we will post this information in the "notes" in CUNYFirst. If you have any questions about your specific classes, please feel free to reach out to your professor. For general or registration questions, please write to me or to the English Department at english(a)qc.cuny.edu <mailto:english@qc.cuny.edu> Have a good summer! Please stay safe. all my best, Professor Karen Weingarten Acting Chair of English

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[Englishstudents] FW: English electives in the Fall
by English 13 May '20

13 May '20

See below Sincerely, The English Department http://english.qc.cuny.edu/ Klapper 607 718-997-4600 From: Sian Silynroberts <Sian.Silyn.Roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2020 11:06 AM Subject: English electives in the Fall Dear students, I hope this finds you well as the last week of this crazed semester comes to an end. I'm sure you are all looking forward to having those final papers squared away, and registering for the Fall may be the last thing on your mind. But I hope you'll take a moment to check out this presentation<https://prezi.com/view/k0YeGvJKGqELqaLiYzpC/> on some of the amazing electives we are offering in the Fall (and, yes, one of the is mine!). We are really excited to offer them to you, and we hope you'll consider enrolling. As always, please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or concerns. Very best, Dr. Siân Silyn Roberts Associate Professor of English Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of English, Queens College Klapper Hall 601 Office Hours for Spring 2020: Mon 3:00-4:00pm; Wed 12pm-2pm; and by appointment

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[Englishstudents] English Honors Program
by English 12 May '20

12 May '20

Dear English Students, The English Honors Program hosts a conference every year showcasing the work English honors students complete in the program. It is my great pleasure to share this virtual conference with you here<http://virtualhonors.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/>. The program is a wonderful collegiate experience that provides graduate level expertise in literary studies. One of the perks of the program for those registered in the Accelerated Master’s Program (or those that intend to register) is that the 6 credits of ENGL 399W will count as graduate credits for the MA. What’s more, you can still take another 6 credits of graduate courses as an English undergraduate which will count toward your undergraduate major and which are also transfer credits for the MA, leaving you with 12 usable credits for your MA and BA degrees. If you are interested in the program please email me at natalie.leger(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:natalie.leger@qc.cuny.edu>. Bests, NML -- Natalie M. Léger Assistant Professor of English Chair of the English Honors Program Queens College, CUNY 718-997-4621 Schedule office hours AND/OR honors apt here: https://nml.youcanbook.me

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[Englishstudents] The Know-How: A Career Building Workshop Series
by English 11 May '20

11 May '20

Please see below. Learn how to ace your video interview! Our free Zoom webinar series View this email in your browser<https://mailchi.mp/centerforcommunication/two-words-new-fall-career-opportu…> [https://gallery.mailchimp.com/f1c078cf0e970ab69f0488e19/images/1f8834f8-55a…]<https://centerforcommunication.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f1c078cf0…> [https://mcusercontent.com/f1c078cf0e970ab69f0488e19/images/249e72ca-de22-4d…]<https://centerforcommunication.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f1c078cf0…> The Know-How: A Career Building Workshop Series We are excited to launch our new virtual webinar series, The Know-How. Inspired by the breakout sessions at our career summits, these virtual workshops are designed to help you hone essential skills. Each workshop will be led by an industry leader via Zoom and focus on topics that will aid you in your job search and help you succeed in these challenging times. In this "new normal," the video job interview is the preferred method of hiring for many companies. Making a great impression on-camera is essential and requires specific skills. In our first workshop, learn "How To Ace The Video Interview." Master Personal Branding Strategist, Jacqueline Peros, will share five essential tips that will set your brand apart from the pack. Join us on Tuesday, May 19, at 4:00 PM ET. This webinar is for current students and recent graduates (graduated within five years). Space is limited. APPLY TO ATTEND THIS FREE EVENT<https://centerforcommunication.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f1c078cf0…> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-twitter-48.png]<https://centerforcommunication.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f1c078cf0…> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-facebook-48.png]<https://centerforcommunication.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f1c078cf0…> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-vimeo-48.png]<https://centerforcommunication.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f1c078cf0…> [https://cdn-images.mailchimp.com/icons/social-block-v2/color-link-48.png]<https://centerforcommunication.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=f1c078cf0…> Copyright (c) 2020 Center for Communication, All rights reserved. You must be a Center for Communication fan, because you're currently subscribed to our General Interest Newsletter. Our mailing address is: Center for Communication 195 Plymouth Street Suite 320 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Add us to your address book<https://centerforcommunication.us11.list-manage.com/vcard?u=f1c078cf0e970ab…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences<https://centerforcommunication.us11.list-manage.com/profile?u=f1c078cf0e970…> or unsubscribe from this list<https://centerforcommunication.us11.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=f1c078cf0…>

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[Englishstudents] New English Major Information
by English 08 May '20

08 May '20

Dear English Majors, Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar today! Your questions were great. If you couldn't attend, the presentation is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z5K0lFjFsaHhuJ1mP9w1VkRUzHdsFwRW/view I've also attached a PDF that outlines the changes. If you'd like to opt in to the new major, please fill out this form here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy0gnV5mE15tsMNVYEumNpkxzxVsYbTXy…>. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Professor Silyn Roberts (sian.silyn.roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:sian.silyn.roberts@qc.cuny.edu>) or me (karen.weingarten(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:karen.weingarten@qc.cuny.edu>). Hope you're all doing ok. all my best, Karen

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[Englishstudents] FW: New English Major Information
by English 08 May '20

08 May '20

See below Sincerely, The English Department http://english.qc.cuny.edu/ Klapper 607 718-997-4600 From: Karen Weingarten <Karen.Weingarten(a)qc.cuny.edu> Sent: Friday, May 8, 2020 3:30 PM Cc: Sian Silynroberts <Sian.Silyn.Roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu> Subject: New English Major Information Dear English Majors, Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar today! Your questions were great. If you couldn't attend, the presentation is here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z5K0lFjFsaHhuJ1mP9w1VkRUzHdsFwRW/view?usp=… I've also attached a PDF that outlines the changes. If you'd like to opt in to the new major, please fill out this form here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdy0gnV5mE15tsMNVYEumNpkxzxVsYbTXy…>. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Professor Silyn Roberts (sian.silyn.roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:sian.silyn.roberts@qc.cuny.edu>) or me (karen.weingarten(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:karen.weingarten@qc.cuny.edu>). Hope you're all doing ok. all my best, Karen

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[Englishstudents] English Honors Program
by English 07 May '20

07 May '20

The English Honors Program is accepting applicants for the next academic year. The yearlong program (fall and spring semester) is an incredibly formative experience that introduces students to graduate level writing and reading practices while nourishing a collective class atmosphere. For more on the program from this year’s honors student, please see this QC Voices<http://qcvoices.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/along0803/2020/05/05/prospective-engli…> article. For students thinking about going on to the MA in English, the Honors program is a great way to get credit for MA course work while still an undergraduate. All six credits of 399 senior seminar work as an Honors student will count toward your undergrad major and as transfer credit toward the MA. If you are interested in the program and qualify (overall GPA of 3.3), contact the program director, Professor Léger at natalie.leger(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:natalie.leger@qc.cuny.edu>. Professor Léger will answer any questions you may have. English Department

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[Englishstudents] New English Major Webinar
by English 07 May '20

07 May '20

Dear English Majors, If you registered for the new English Major webinar then you should have received an email with a link for tomorrow's 2 pm Zoom webinar. If you didn't receive that email or if you haven't had a chance to register but would like to attend, please email me directly (karen.weingarten(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:karen.weingarten@qc.cuny.edu>). I'm no longer accepting registrations through the form I sent earlier. I look forward to seeing many of you tomorrow! all my best, Karen Weingarten Acting Chair and Associate Professor English Department Klapper Hall 602 Queens College, CUNY http://english.qc.cuny.edu

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