September 2016 - maenglish@lists.qc.cuny.edu

[MAEnglish] Wed 9/28 office hours canceled
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 26 Sep '16

26 Sep '16

Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you know that, unfortunately, I need to cancel my office hours this week on Wednesday, September 28. If you need advising or have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me or make an appointment for another time. Have a lovely week and enjoy the fall weather! Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Klapper Hall 604 Queens, NY 11367-1597 caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu

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[MAEnglish] Fwd: Public Safety Announcement
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Also, FYI, see below if you missed this announcement. It's awful, and unfortunately I don't have any more info about the incident or what the College is doing in response. Please be careful and stay safe. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Klapper Hall 604 Queens, NY 11367-1597 caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Having trouble viewing this email? Click here <http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?m=1103033957415&ca=0075334b-…> [image: QC Banner] >From the Office of Public Safety: Late last week, a student reported an on-campus sexual assault. The date of the reported assault was August 29, 2016 in the afternoon. It was reported as occurring in the sixth floor lounge area of Klapper Hall. In response to the report, the Office of Public Safety has implemented additional security and surveillance procedures on campus. The college administration and the Public Safety Office are working with the NYPD to investigate the incident. A person of interest has been identified, and a number of measures have been put into place to ensure the safety of the college community. To help us keep our campus safe, please consider the following recommendations: - Be aware of your surroundings and the people in your vicinity. - Walk in groups or with a friend, especially during evening hours or in isolated sections of the campus. Public Safety escorts are available upon request for any faculty, staff, or student who feels his/her safety is at risk. Please call 718-997-5912 if you need an escort. - Do not disclose your contact information or confidential information to anyone you don't know. - Read *Be In The Know* (http://qc.cuny.edu/?id=VZLM <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001cKoiB_jVzhJR5umLXCYuuiuNRfpp-y-C51WZJC0cpdTy…> ). - Report individuals or behaviors that appear to be threatening, or conditions which appear to be unsafe, to the Office of Public Safety at 718-997-5912 or call 911. The safety of our students, staff, and faculty is our highest priority. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Public Safety at 718-997-5912. [image: City University of New York logo] This mail was sent by an automated process. Do not reply to this mail, which cannot accept replies. At the bottom of this email, you will see Constant Contact language that offers the option of using "SafeUnsubscribe" to remove yourself from the email list. We strongly advise you not to unsubscribe because QCmailers may contain critical, timely information you need, such as WebAttendance and WebGrade information for faculty; Human Resources announcements for faculty and staff; and announcements from the Registrar or Bursar for students. This information may not be communicated in any other way but through the QCmailer. Queens College, CUNY, 65-30 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY 11367 SafeUnsubscribe™ chong(a)qc.cuny.edu <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%…> Forward email <http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=hb4e4idab&m=1103033957415&ea=…> | Update Profile <https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=0017wQOe3ygv3Ag6mWSt6yjlQ%3D%…> | About our service provider <http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-prov…> Sent by qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu in collaboration with [image: Constant Contact] <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_BusLet_003> Try it free today <http://www.constantcontact.com/index.jsp?cc=TEM_BusLet_003>

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[MAEnglish] This week's announcements
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 19 Sep '16

19 Sep '16

Hi everyone, A few announcements for this week: 1. MEMORIAL FOR NANCY COMLEY You may have heard that Nancy Comley, Professor Emerita and former long-time Chair of English, passed away last month. The English Department is holding a memorial for her this *Wednesday, September 21, at 4:30pm* in the student art gallery (Klapper 470). Light refreshments will be served. You are welcome to join us in remembering and honoring Nancy. 2. CHANGE TO OFFICE HOURS Because of the memorial for Nancy, I will need to change my office hours this week. My office hours will be this *Wednesday, September 21, from 2:30-4:30pm*. And as always, I'm also available for advising via email and by appointment. 3. 791 WORKSHOP REMINDER A reminder that anyone who is working on their thesis essays this semester is welcome to participate in our ENGL 791 workshops. The first workshop is this *Wednesday, September 21, from 6:30-8:00pm* in Klapper 710 (upstairs lounge). Please RSVP if you haven't already and, if you're attending, please bring with you either 3 copies of your essay's first page or your proposal. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Klapper Hall 604 Queens, NY 11367-1597 caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu

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[MAEnglish] First MFA reading of the semester! Alvin Eng on September 26
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 14 Sep '16

14 Sep '16

Hi all, Hope the fall semester is treating everyone well so far. Please see the announcement below re: the first MFA reading of the semester, by Visiting Professor Alvin Eng. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Klapper Hall 604 Queens, NY 11367-1597 caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Click here <http://www.qc.cuny.edu/CS/MFA_EngReading_FA16/MFA_EngPosterEvite_FA16.pdf> to download PDF [image: MFA director] <mfadirector(a)qc.cuny.edu>

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[MAEnglish] ENGL 791/thesis essay workshops
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 07 Sep '16

07 Sep '16

Dear Graduate Students, Hope the semester is treating you well so far! I'm emailing to announce the fall workshops for students working on their thesis essays, whether you're currently enrolled in ENGL 791 or finishing up an INC. We will be holding three workshops this semester: - *Wednesday, September 21*, 6:30-8:00pm, in Klapper 710 (upstairs lounge) - *Wednesday, October 26*, 6:30-8:00pm, room TBA - *Wednesday, November 30*, 6:30-8:00pm, room TBA These workshops will offer support and practical resources as you write and revise your thesis essays. You will have opportunities to get feedback on your works-in-progress, ask candid questions and share concerns, and receive guidance outside of meetings with your advisor. Though attendance is not mandatory, we strongly encourage you to come. Students in past semesters have found the workshops enormously helpful. At our first workshop in a couple weeks, we'll offer some helpful advice from faculty and answer your questions about this process. You'll also have the chance to introduce your topics to each other. Please bring with you* 3 copies of the first page of your draft *to share and workshop. If you don't yet have a drafted first page, please bring 3 copies of your proposal instead. Please RSVP via email (caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu) to let me know if you're planning to come to this workshop, so we can plan materials and refreshments. Please let me know even if you're working on your thesis essay but can't make it to the workshop, so I can email you materials. And in the meantime, if you haven't already, you should meet with your advisor and make a plan for the semester. You should also work on finding a second reader if you still need to do that. Your advisors can give you suggestions, and we're also happy to make recommendations. Looking forward to hearing more about your projects! Best, Caroline and Bill -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Klapper Hall 604 Queens, NY 11367-1597 caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu

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