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[Englishstudents] Fall 2020 info sessions for our majors
by Sian Silynroberts 26 Aug '20

26 Aug '20

Hi everyone, Welcome to the Fall semester! I do hope it is off to a successful start. If you have any questions at any time, please don't hesitate to reach out. Prof. Weingarten and I are here to help! I wanted to let you know about a series of information sessions we're running for our majors and minors over the next few months. All sessions will be held virtually on Zoom, and I will send out more information and links closer to the time. Mark your calendars, and I hope to see you there! Wednesday Sept 23, 12:30pm: Internships for English Majors. Prof. Jason Tougaw will talk about our internship program, followed by Q&A. Monday October 5, 12:30pm: Applying to QC English Graduate Programs. Professors Caroline Hong, Hillary Miller, and Nicole Cooley will offer information about the MA, MFA, and Accelerated MA programs, followed by Q&A. Wednesday October 7, 12:15pm: MacMillan Publishing. In coordination with the QC Center for Career Engagement and Internships, MacMillan Publishing will be running an information session about the publishing industry. More information will follow. Wednesday October 14, 12:30pm: Information Session about Preregistration. Professors Siân Silyn Roberts and Karen Weingarten will talk about preregistering for the Spring semester, and answer any questions you may have. Wednesday November 11, 12:00pm: Careers for English Majors. Join us for a presentation and Q&A by QC Careers Counselor Elizabeth O'Connell. Dr. Siân Silyn Roberts Associate Professor of English Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of English, Queens College Office Hours: hangouts.google on Mondays 9-10am (sian.silyn.roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu) 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] FW: Liv Literary Journal
by English 24 Aug '20

24 Aug '20

See below Sincerely, The English Department http://english.qc.cuny.edu/ Klapper 607 718-997-4600 From: Sierra Holt <sholt(a)gradcenter.cuny.edu> Sent: Monday, August 24, 2020 11:02 AM Subject: Liv Literary Journal EXTERNAL EMAIL: please report suspicious content to the ITS Help Desk. Hello, I am reaching out to your department to inform you about a new student-run literary opportunity, Liv Literary Journal<https://livliterary.commons.gc.cuny.edu/>. The bi-yearly publication showcases nonfiction text, video, and audio storytelling. The submission period is August 1-September 20, and the first issue release date is October 16. The theme for our first issue is Black Life Matters, stories about Black life from any time and anywhere. If you feel your students would be interested in submitting, they can find more information here<https://livliterary.commons.gc.cuny.edu/>. They can also email the journal at livliteraryjournal(a)gmail.com<mailto:livliteraryjournal@gmail.com>. Take care, Sierra Holt

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[Englishstudents] FW: Internship and Fellowship Opportunities
by English 20 Aug '20

20 Aug '20

See below Sincerely, The English Department http://english.qc.cuny.edu/ Klapper 607 718-997-4600 From: Jason Tougaw <jasontougaw(a)gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, August 20, 2020 10:54 AM Subject: Internship and Fellowship Opportunities Dear English majors, I’m writing in my role as Internship Coordinator, to let you know about two opportunities. The New York City Comptroller is launching a new fellowship program for recent CUNY graduates. This will be ongoing, so if you’re graduating in the near future and find this interesting, you might want to check it out. Second, Reel Works<https://www.reelworks.org/media-mkrs> is a non-profit organization that offers amazing paid internships and paid boot camps to train students to work in media. If you’re going to apply this, or any other internship, you should feel free to reach out to me to look over your materials or give you guidance. It’s also a good idea to make an appointment with the Center for Career Engagement for a consultation. They can help you develop your resume, polish cover letters, and practice interview techniques. All best, Jason Tougaw Professor, English English Internship Coordinator Queens College, CUNY jason.tougaw(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:jason.tougaw@qc.cuny.edu> [cid:74734C40-5364-4D15-A29F-8750C80CA764@hvc.rr.com] Jason Tougaw Professor, English English Internship Coordinator Queens College, CUNY

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[Englishstudents] Update: Studying in the Fall, FAQ
by English 20 Aug '20

20 Aug '20

Hi again, everyone, I'm so sorry, but I sent out the wrong FAQ sheet just now. Please see the attached instead. Off to a good start! Sian Dr. Siân Silyn Roberts Associate Professor of English Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of English, Queens College Office Hours: hangouts.google on Mondays 9-10am (sian.silyn.roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu) 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] Cultural Corps 2020-2021 Application - REOPENED
by Karen Weingarten 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

[cid:image001.jpg@01D67645.17D340F0] If you looking for a rewarding internship that: * Pays $15/hour * Allows you the opportunity to work virtually * Gives you the chance to work with one of New York City's Cultural institutions Then Cultural Corps is the internship program for you! Students of ALL majors can apply to gain real world experience and develop a foundation of professional skills that they can use to succeed in achieving their career aspirations. Cultural Corps guarantees that every student accepted into the program will be placed at one of our many partnering institutions. Through our program students will enhance their knowledge, build a professional network, and apply their skills working in the diverse fields within the cultural sector. If you're interested in working within the cultural sector and developing your professional skills, take advantage of this great opportunity to kick start your career and APPLY NOW<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__cunysud.formstack.com_…>! The application deadline is September 6th, so apply as soon as possible! If you want to learn more, read through our website<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www1.cuny.edu_sites_cul…> for more information and eligibility. If you still have questions, email us at culturalcorps(a)cuny.edu<mailto:culturalcorps@cuny.edu> Best, Cultural Corps Team

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[Englishstudents] FW: Studying in the Fall FAQ
by English 19 Aug '20

19 Aug '20

See attached and 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, August 19, 2020 3:04 PM Subject: Studying in the Fall FAQ Hi everyone, Today Prof. Weingarten and I hosted an information session about the coming semester. A lot of really great questions came up, and we've compiled the attached FAQ about what to expect this semester. Many thanks to all of you who attended, and for your thoughtful questions! If you have any more, please don't hesitate to be in touch. I just want to reiterate: we are here to help this semester. The college may be closed, but we are here any time for you. Communication is key, so stay in touch :) Very best, Prof. Silyn Roberts Dr. Siân Silyn Roberts Associate Professor of English Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of English, Queens College Office Hours: hangouts.google on Mondays 9-10am (sian.silyn.roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:sian.silyn.roberts@qc.cuny.edu>). 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] Information session tomorrow, and synchronous learning
by Sian Silynroberts 18 Aug '20

18 Aug '20

Dear English students, As we prepare for the online Fall semester, I just want to remind you all about the information session Prof. Weingarten and I will be hosting tomorrow, Wednesday August 19, at 1pm. Please attend to learn more about what to expect for the coming semester. Here is the link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84480317146?pwd=UDVYd2QrTnN5Q05xR1p6R2I3Z3Qxdz09 Some questions have arisen about what the listed class meeting times in CUNYFirst mean, given that we are online. If your class is listed in CUNYFirst as having a day and time (e.g. M/W 1:40pm-2:55pm), then you can expect to have some synchronous meetings through video conferencing during that time, and should plan accordingly. All faculty will have their own plans about synchronous meetings, and will be in touch with you before the semester begins about their expectations, but you should plan on needing to attend video conferences at set times. Only a small handful of 300-level electives are fully asynchronous, and none of the 240s or 391W classes are asynchronous. As we navigate these new waters, the English faculty want to retain the expectations and standards of a conventional semester as much as possible, which includes sticking to course schedules. However, we do recognize that there are constraints on everyone's schedules and resources at the moment, so please reach out to your instructors now if you foresee any problems, for whatever reason, with attending synchronous meetings. We will try to accommodate you to the best of our abilities. Best wishes, Prof. Silyn Roberts Dr. Siân Silyn Roberts Associate Professor of English Director of Undergraduate Studies Department of English, Queens College Office Hours: hangouts.google on Mondays 9-10am (sian.silyn.roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu) 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] Fw: 8/31/20 - CUNY Thomas Tam Scholarship Submission Deadline Extension
by English 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '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: Thursday, August 13, 2020 8:54 AM Subject: 8/31/20 - CUNY Thomas Tam Scholarship Submission Deadline Extension Hi, Hope all is well. We have extended the CUNY Thomas Tam Scholarship to Monday, August 31, 2020. I hope you will be able to help share with students and colleagues. Attached you will find the scholarship poster and the application form. ? The Thomas Tam Scholarship is funded by an endowment established by the City University of New York in recognition of Dr. Thomas Tam's contributions as a former member of the CUNY Board of Trustees, founding Executive Director of the Asian American / Asian Research Institute, and leadership in the Asian American community. The Scholarship awards $1,000 to an individual qualified undergraduate student that is currently enrolled at any of the twenty-one colleges within CUNY, Asian or non-Asian, who has demonstrated creativity in the communication of the concerns of the Asian American community in areas such as health, education, culture, media and advocacy. All currently enrolled CUNY undergraduate students are eligible to apply for the Thomas Tam Scholarship. Display of communication of the concerns of the Asian American community can be in the form of written reports, film, video, new media techniques, and the development of performances or materials in the arts and sciences. The following are the issues to be addressed in your application for the Tam Scholarship. Please be sure to cover all of the points in your application. 1. Please describe your project in detail, be sure to tell us about the issue of concern to the Asian American community that the project is designed to address. 2. Please explain how your project demonstrates creativity in communicating the concerns of Asian Americans in areas such as health, education, culture, media and advocacy. 3. What are the objectives or goals of the project, i.e. what do you want to accomplish, or what impact or effect will it have? How will you know that it has been successful? 4. How was the project implemented, or if in progress or a future project, please describe how it will be implemented? 5. Is the project completed, is it in progress or is it a future project? (Note: Uncompleted/future projects will only receive partial scholarship award until they are completed.) ? https://aaari.info/2020tamscholarship/? -- 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] The Last Summer Issue of The Knight News
by Karen Weingarten 13 Aug '20

13 Aug '20

Dear English Majors and Minors, Attached please find the last summer issue of The Knight News. Enjoy these last few weeks of summer. I hope to see many of you in some of the virtual events the English Department is planning for Fall 2020. 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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[Englishstudents] Incident 79311 - has been created for " What To Expect from an Online Semester"
by Customer Care 11 Aug '20

11 Aug '20

[cid:9463afd607a9b437e3b42e46729d7237a55ca160d2@Cherwell.com] Dear Valued Client, Thank you for contacting Client and Product Support. We have received your request ([Englishstudents] What To Expect from an Online Semester) and assigned it to case number (79311). Please reply to this email or reference the above case number for all future inquiries for this case. One of our support representatives will contact you regarding this request during normal business hours. If your situation needs immediate attention, please call us at (877) 744-2835. Sincerely, Client and Product Support Team (877) 744-2835 Our business hours are: * 5:30am PST to 6:00pm PST – Monday through Friday * 6:00am PST to 2:00pm PST – Saturday ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Original Email: From: (Karen Weingarten via Englishstudents) englishstudents(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu To: (englishstudents(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu) englishstudents(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu Date: 8/11/2020 10:12:06 AM Subject: [Englishstudents] What To Expect from an Online Semester Dear English Majors and Minors, As I'm sure you now know, all English courses in Fall 2020 will be completely online. We're anticipating that you might have some questions about this! * How will you know where to go on the first day of classes? * What can you expect from online courses? * How will advising happen? * Who can you turn to if you have questions or concerns about your courses? We'll also leave time to answer any other questions/ concerns you might have as you plan for the fall semester. We're holding a Zoom information session next Wednesday, August 19 at 1 pm. Here is the link: https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fus02web.z… It will be hosted by me, Professor Silyn Robers, our Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Professor Glenn Burger, our new chair. I'll send the link again closer to the date, but in the meantime, save the date! all my best,? Karen Weingarten Acting Chair and Associate Professor English Department Klapper Hall 602 Queens College, CUNY https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fenglish.qc… _______________________________________________ Englishstudents mailing list Englishstudents(a)lists.qc.cuny.edu To unsubscribe or change your preferences goto https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flists.qc.… ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ {CMI: MCID137997} This electronic message transmission contains information from CU Direct Corporation, which may be confidential or privileged. The information is intended to be for the use of the individual or entity named above. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of the contents of this information is prohibited. If you have received this electronic transmission in error, please notify us immediately by telephone (877-744-2835) or by electronic mail (reply) and immediately delete it. This transmission does not create a legally binding obligation of any kind.

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