November 2013 - maenglish@lists.qc.cuny.edu

[MAEnglish] Join the Graduate Conference Committee
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 21 Nov '13

21 Nov '13

Dear Graduate Students, We are excited to announce that we will be holding the QC English Department's first annual graduate conference this Spring 2014. We are looking for some volunteers to join the Graduate Conference Committee and help organize the conference. The committee's responsibilities will include crafting a conference theme and call for papers, making decisions on submissions, organizing panels, and asking faculty to chair the panels. We hope to schedule the conference in mid-April and expect to meet about once a month between now and then. Even if you don't volunteer, we hope that you'll all consider submitting proposals once the call for papers goes out at the beginning of next semester. Conference organizers and presenters will be participating in an important aspect of professional academic life (and it looks great on CVs and applications for those of you planning to continue your graduate studies). If you're interested in joining the Graduate Conference Committee for 2013-14, please let us know via email and also plan to attend the first committee meeting on *Wednesday, December 4, from 5:30-6:30pm* in Klapper 710. We look forward to working with you on what promises to be a very rewarding and exciting event! Best, Andrea Walkden (andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu) Director of Graduate Studies, MA English Caroline Hong (caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu) Assistant Director of Graduate Studies, MA English -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant Professor of English Assistant Director of Graduate Studies Queens College, CUNY caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu

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[MAEnglish] Announcement about ENGL 791/thesis essay - information meeting
by Andrea J Walkden 13 Nov '13

13 Nov '13

Dear Graduate Students, If you're planning to register for 791 and write your culminating thesis essay in the spring 2014 semester, please refer to the 791 course guide and thesis sign-up form attached. The guide explains how to complete and submit the sign-up form, and contains lots of other helpful information, including important dates and deadlines. There will be an information meeting for students planning to register for 791 in the spring 2014 semester on Wednesday December 4, 6:00-7:30pm in Klapper 710. Please make every effort to attend-it's fine to arrive early or leave late depending on your work and class schedule. Wine, soda, and snacks will be served. During the meeting, I'll go through the practical arrangements for 791 and you'll have chance to ask questions. You'll also be invited to share the topic of your thesis essay with other members of the group, and we'll talk more generally about the writing process, time management, and what to expect from/ask of your advisor. All best wishes, Andrea Walkden Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies, MA Program andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu> English Department Klapper Hall, Room 604 Queens College, CUNY

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[MAEnglish] FW: Pre-registration starts TOMORROW!
by Andrea J Walkden 10 Nov '13

10 Nov '13

Dear Graduate Students, One final reminder that pre-registration begins tomorrow, November 11 and continues through Wednesday November 13. Course descriptions/pre-registration instructions are attached to this message. Email your pre-registration requests to either Caroline or me, or stop by during the days and times listed below to receive advice and pre-register in person. Monday November 11 Klapper 604 (Andrea Walkden) 10:30-1:00; 4:30-6:00 Tuesday November 12 Klapper 636 (Caroline Hong) 4:30-6:30 Wednesday November 13 Klapper 604 (Andrea Walkden) 10:30-12:30; 5:30-7:00 Klapper 636 (Caroline Hong) 1:30-5:30 I now need to leave campus at 6:00 on Monday, so pre-registration will close one hour earlier on that day than in previous announcements. My apologies for this late chance. All good wishes, Caroline Hong (caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:caroline.hong@qc.cuny.edu>) Andrea Walkden (andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu>) Directors, Graduate Studies and MA English Program Andrea Walkden Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies, MA Program andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu> English Department Klapper Hall, Room 604 Queens College, CUNY

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[MAEnglish] REMINDER - Pre-registration next week!
by Andrea J Walkden 07 Nov '13

07 Nov '13

Dear Graduate Students, A reminder that pre-registration is happening next week: Monday November 11 through Wednesday November 13. Even though Monday is Veterans Day, the College will be open and classes are running as scheduled. Course descriptions (with numbers and codes listed) and pre-registration instructions are attached to this email. Please let one of us know if you have any questions. This semester, you're also able to pre-register via email providing that your record is in good standing (no unresolved grades or Bursar holds). To pre-register via email, send a message to either one of us (our email addresses are below) with the following information: your full name, 8-digit CUNY ID, and the course names, numbers, and codes you wish to register for. Emails will be processed in the order they're received. You can send your requests any time after 9:00am on Monday November 11. We'll also be available to register and advise you in person at the following times: Monday November 11 Klapper 604 (Andrea Walkden) 10:30-1:00; 4:30-7:00 Tuesday November 12 Klapper 636 (Caroline Hong) 4:30-6:30 Wednesday November 13 Klapper 604 (Andrea Walkden) 10:30-12:30; 5:30-7:00 Klapper 636 (Caroline Hong) 1:30-5:30 If you're planning to register for English 791 (the thesis essay writing course) next semester, look out for a separate announcement coming shortly. And, finally, one quick correction: Professor Grier's course, "Black Masculinities on the Market" is running as English 781, not as English 681. The correct information is listed in the course descriptions attached and in CUNYFirst. All good wishes, Caroline Hong (caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:caroline.hong@qc.cuny.edu>) Andrea Walkden (andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu>) Directors, Graduate Studies and MA English Program Andrea Walkden Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies, MA Program andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu> English Department Klapper Hall, Room 604 Queens College, CUNY

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