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[Englishstudents] New English Major Webinar on May 8 at 2 pm
by English 01 May '20

01 May '20

Dear English Majors, I hope you're all hanging in there on this first day of May. I'm writing with a few announcements. The first big one is that the Academic Senate just approved a new version of the English Major with fewer credits/ course requirements. As continuing English majors you have the option to opt in to this new major. Professor Sian Silyn Roberts and I will be hosting a webinar on Friday, May 8, 2020 from 2- 2:45 pm that explains the new changes. At the end of the webinar, we'll take questions and comments from you, and we'll explain how you can opt in to the new major. We also want to use the opportunity to connect with you to hear about any general questions and concerns you might have about this semester and next fall. If you'd to attend the webinar, please RSVP here by May 7: https://forms.gle/E94ppfRCcgYaBZ3o7 After the webinar, we'll post the information on our department website as well, in case you couldn't attend the webinar. I'll email again to let you know when everything can be accessed. I look forward to seeing many of you on May 8. I hope you're all taking care. all my best, Karen Weingarten Acting Chair of English Queens College, CUNY

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[Englishstudents] FW: QC Career Events and Health & Wellness Resources Newsletter
by English 29 Apr '20

29 Apr '20

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[Englishstudents] FW: Reminder: advisement video conferences available
by English 27 Apr '20

27 Apr '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: Monday, April 27, 2020 11:31 AM Subject: Reminder: advisement video conferences available Dear students, I just want to remind you that I am available for advisement video conferences. I had originally scheduled regular Zoom office hours; however, given Zoom's security issues, I have changed platforms, and am now making appointments on request. If you wish to schedule an advisement video conference, please don't hesitate to get in touch at sian.silyn.roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:sian.silyn.roberts@qc.cuny.edu> to set up a time. I am also available to answer any questions you may over email. I hope this finds you safe and healthy. We are thinking of you, as you finish up your work in the final weeks of this incredibly challenging semester. 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] FW: Scholarships for Remote Internships
by English 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

Dear students, I hope this email finds you well. I’m writing to let you know about an opportunity to receive a scholarship for doing remote internships this summer or fall. Queens College’s Center for Career Engagement and Internships<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/Pages/default.aspx> is offering $2400 stipends for students to pursue unpaid internships through the Dr. Félix V. Matos Rodriguez Internship Fund. See the attachment for details. The application deadline is April 26. The internships can be for the summer or fall. To apply, you need a resume, application essay, and a letter of recommendation. Given the fact that we’re all sheltering—and so much is uncertain—you probably have questions about how internships might work. Some employers are offering remote internships you can do from home. You do not have to have found an internship to be eligible for the scholarship. The great staff at the Career Center can help place you with an employer. It’s a good idea to mention the kinds of work that interest you in your application essay. If there’s an organization or employer you know you’d like to work with, mention that too. To see a listings of internships advertised through the college, you can log on to HireQC<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/Pages/Symplicity-Login.…> with your Queens College CAMS account. I’ll explain some more details below, but my first recommendation is to watch this instructional video<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYKJxietda8&feature=youtu.be> explaining the application process. If you have questions about the application process or about finding an internship, you can contact Lisa Louis-Marijanksi, Associate Director of Education and Internships (lisa.louis.marijanski(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:lisa.louis.marijanski@qc.cuny.edu>). If you’d like help with your application essay, you can contact The Writing Center<https://sites.google.com/qc.cuny.edu/qcwritingcenter/home> to schedule a remote session with one of their peer consultants. Letters of recommendation can be submitted one of two ways. The writer of the letter can submit it direct to stipend(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:stipend@qc.cuny.edu> or send it to you to submit with your application. The option for letter writers to submit directly is intended to give them a little flexibility if they’re not ready by the deadline. In addition to the video, you can find instructions here<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/students/internships/Pa…>. You can schedule a virtual advising session<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/Pages/ContactUs.aspx> with a Career Center Educational Officer to get help with your application materials. To submit your application, you can log into HireQC<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/Pages/Symplicity-Login.…> with your Queens College CAMS account. You can also contact me with questions. Sincerely, Jason Tougaw Professor, English jason.tougaw(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:jason.tougaw@qc.cuny.edu> [cid:CDCF625A-B2FB-4514-AD48-E8C4A899E1BB@earthlink.net]

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[Englishstudents] FW: Deferred Graduation ceremony
by English 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '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: Monday, April 13, 2020 6:38 PM Subject: Deferred Graduation ceremony Dear students, as you may have heard by now, the Spring 2020 commencement ceremony has been postponed. It had originally been scheduled to take place on May 28. Although graduating students will still receive their diplomas, we cannot congregate for Commencement, for obvious reasons. Like many of you, I am so very saddened by this news. Commencement is a wonderful occasion, and the English faculty cherish the annual opportunity to celebrate our students' accomplishments. For our graduating class, it is especially disappointing. Although we cannot offer you an actual ceremony this Spring, I am hoping that we can offer some small alternatives. First, we will be setting up an English department virtual commencement website. Over the next few weeks, we will be working on posting videos of congratulation from our faculty and other students. More details will follow by mid-May. Second, I would like to invite all graduating seniors, MA, and MFA students and their families to the Spring 2021 English department commencement ceremony. We may not be able to have a ceremony this year, but we would be delighted if you returned next year, when we will celebrate two graduating classes! If you are interested in returning for next year's commencement, please fill out this form<https://forms.gle/QBv5y3HgdxpyL3666>. You will then receive in invitation to attend next year's ceremony in Spring 2021. As always, please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. With warm wishes, and hoping you are safe and well, 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] FW: Register for Events on Personal Branding, Internships, Resume Development, NYC Dept of Education, and More!
by English 13 Apr '20

13 Apr '20

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[Englishstudents] FW: Register for Virtual Career Events!
by English 07 Apr '20

07 Apr '20

Please see below. From: David Engel Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 2:31 PM Subject: Register for Virtual Career Events! Hello Faculty, Staff and Student Leaders, I hope you and your families are doing well during this challenging time. There are still some employers hiring for positions. Here’s a great resource that we found: https://candor.co/hiring-freezes/. Please also share the below upcoming virtual career events with students. Have a wonderful weekend! All the best, David David Engel (pronouns<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xpvricekxU>: he, him, his) Alumni & Employer Engagement Specialist Queens College, Center for Career Engagement and Internships 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Frese Hall Room 213, Flushing, NY 11367 718-997-4481 | FAX: 718-997-4463 david.engel(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:david.engel@qc.cuny.edu> www.qc.cuny.edu/career<http://www.qc.cuny.edu/career> Book a Student Appointment: https://navigate.qc.cuny.edu/ QC Master/PhD Students & Alumni, book here<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/career/Pages/ContactUs.aspx> Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/QCCareerCenter> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/qc_career> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/queens-college-center-for-career-engagemen…> | HireQC Jobs and Events<http://www.qc.cuny.edu/hireqc> | Employers Post Jobs Here<http://www.qc.cuny.edu/hireqc> | Vault Career Research<http://access.vault.com/career-insider-login.aspx?aid=148719> [QC Logo] From: qc_career(a)csm.symplicity.com<mailto:qc_career@csm.symplicity.com> <qc_career(a)csm.symplicity.com<mailto:qc_career@csm.symplicity.com>> Sent: Friday, April 3, 2020 2:24 PM To: anikassinthia24(a)yahoo.com<mailto:anikassinthia24@yahoo.com> Subject: Register for Virtual Career Events! EXTERNAL EMAIL: please report suspicious content to the ITS Help Desk. [layout image] [layout image] [layout image] [layout image] QC Career Events & Resources [layout image] Thank you being part of Queens College Center for Career Engagement and Internships Events & Career Resources Newsletter. Our thoughts are with you during this challenging period. There are some employers still recruiting and we are excited to share the below resources and events with you. Please stay healthy and safe, and feel free to reach out to us if there's a way that we can help you with your career. Workshops [https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/symp-images/csm/queenscollege/tinyfiles/…] [https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/symp-images/csm/queenscollege/tinyfiles/…] Please join the QC Fellowships Office for an audio-visual presentation on careers in the U.S. Foreign Service and funding opportunities to support them. Our speakers have a wide range of experiences in the foreign service, and we are particularly pleased to announce that one of them is a Queens College alumnus. The presentation will be on Monday, April 6 from 12:15-1:30 pm. Online meeting: https://join.freeconferencecall.com/rangelprogram<https://queenscollege-csm.symplicity.com/track/68b253d4d28a5d3d55f487925034…> Meeting ID: rangelprogram You may also dial in to the session: 605-475-4878; access code: 588265#. Please note you will not see the video if you use this option. For more information, email qcfellowships(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:qcfellowships@qc.cuny.edu> or visit http://macaulay.cuny.edu/eportfolios/qcfellowships<https://queenscollege-csm.symplicity.com/track/68b253d4d28a5d3d55f487925034…> . 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[Englishstudents] Census
by Jamie J Arizmendy 01 Apr '20

01 Apr '20

Students, Hello. My name is Justin Mogollon. I am a senior student in Queens College and I work for the CUNY Census Corps. I am reaching out to you because we are trying to spread the word about the Census to the Queens College community while working remotely. Would it be possible for you to share information with all of your classes about the Census? I attached a flyer to this email and would be happy to share more information with you to pass along to your students. Thank you for your time. -Justin Mogollon

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[Englishstudents] FW: C/NC Grading Option for Students
by English 30 Mar '20

30 Mar '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: Monday, March 30, 2020 12:16 PM To: Karen Weingarten <Karen.Weingarten(a)qc.cuny.edu Subject: Re: C/NC Grading Option for Students Dear students, Last week the Chancellor announced that all students can choose to take their courses for C/NC (credit/ no credit) this semester. This means you can choose to convert your letter grade to C/NC. I'm pasting below the details from University Provost Jose Luis Cruz. Some important points to note are that you can choose this option up to 20 days AFTER grades have been submitted, and that neither the C nor NC will impact your GPA. However, so far no one has been able to say whether taking the C/NC option will impact students' eligibility for TAP, the Excelsior fellowships, and other forms of financial aid that require students to maintain a certain GPA. Below the Provost suggests that students consult with the financial aid office before taking the C/NC option. If I learn more, I will let you know as soon as possible. We will assist in any way we can if you choose this option. If you have any questions, please reach out to Prof. Silyn Roberts (sian.silyn.roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:sian.silyn.roberts@qc.cuny.edu>). all my best, Karen Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy for the Spring 2020 Semester As part of The City University of New York's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, during the Spring 2020 semester, all students shall have the option to convert any or all of the (A-F) letter grades they earn in their classes, to Credit/No Credit (CR/NC) grading. 1. During the Spring 2020 semester, all students shall have the option to convert any or all of the (A-F) letter grades they earn in their classes, to Credit/No Credit grading. 1. Students shall be able to make this decision up to 20 business days after the University's final grade submission deadline. Once selected, the CR/NC option cannot be cannot be reversed. 1. If a student chooses to exercise this option, a passing letter grade (A, B, C, or D) will convert to 'CR' with credit for the class being awarded, while a failing grade (F) will convert to 'NC', with no credit awarded. Credit/No Credit grades will not impact the student's GPA. 1. Courses taken for a letter grade will continue to be included in the semester and general GPA, while courses taken for a Credit/Non-credit grade will be excluded, just as is the case with such courses taken at a student's home institution. 1. If a student exercises the option of Credit/No Credit, the Credit (CR) grade will not negatively impact the student's satisfactory progress toward degree completion. 1. Students with Credit/No Credit grades will be able to transfer those courses across colleges within CUNY, per current CUNY policy. 1. The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall apply to coursework completed on Permit and will not affect Board of Trustees Policy 1.14 - Policy on Coursework Completed on Permit. 1. Students placed on academic probation by their institution at the start of the Spring 2020 semester shall not be penalized with academic dismissal based upon their grades earned this semester. 1. The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall not affect the University standards of student retention and progress in accordance with Board of Trustees Policy 1.26. 1. Before choosing this grading option for one or more of their classes, students shall consult with their academic and financial aid advisors regarding potential impact to their financial aid, licensure requirements, and graduate school admissions. 1. The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall supersede and override all undergraduate and graduate program-level grading policies currently in effect at CUNY colleges and schools, including those related to required and elective courses within the major, minor, general education (Pathways), pre-requisite courses, honors courses, courses taken on permit and maximum number of credits that a student can earn with Credit/No Credit grades. 1. The grade glossary, attached to each transcript, will be updated to include a notation denoting that all Spring 2020 grades, including CR or NC, were earned during a major disruption to instruction as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. 1. The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall apply to all CUNY colleges and schools, except the School of Law and the School of Medicine, which may develop their own Pass/Fail policies, subject to approval of the Board of Trustees, to conform to norms in legal and medical education. 1. The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy, which shall be effective April 1, 2020, applies to the Spring 2020 semester only and that the Chancellor, may, in his discretion, to meet public health emergency policies and practices, extend this policy to future semesters, if necessary and report such extension to the Board of Trustees immediately. 1. The Special COVID-19 Flexible Grading Policy shall be codified in the Manual of General Policy as Policy 1.4. and cannot be overwritten by any individual units of the University, including presidents, provosts, or college councils. The policy will remain in effect for the Spring 2020 semester and will be reviewed by the Chancellor and extended as necessary to meet public health emergency policies and practices.

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[Englishstudents] Office Hours for Director of Undergraduate Studies
by English 27 Mar '20

27 Mar '20

Dear students, I hope this message finds you well and safe at home. My thoughts have been with you all through this massive upheaval. I'm writing to let you know that I am going to have virtual office hours on Zoom every Monday 3-4pm. If you have any questions or concerns about your courses (either for this semester or Summer and Fall), or you need advisement on any matter related to your studies or status at the college, please feel free to drop me a line or video conference me. The zoom link is https://zoom.us/j/769352325. This will work every Monday for the rest of the semester. My email is sian.silyn.roberts(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:sian.silyn.roberts@qc.cuny.edu> (you can email me any time) As always, please don't hesitate to be in touch. Very best, and be well 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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