April 2018 - maenglish@lists.qc.cuny.edu

[MAEnglish] Workshop for those planning to do ENGL 791/thesis essay in Fall 2018
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 24 Apr '18

24 Apr '18

Dear MA students, If you're planning to take ENGL 791 and write your thesis essay in Fall 2018, please join us for a workshop on *Wednesday, May 9*, at 6:30pm in Klapper 610. Over wine and snacks, we'll discuss the logistics and requirements for the thesis essay <http://english.qc.cuny.edu/graduate-programs/ma-in-english/ma-thesis/>, including how to sign up for ENGL 791 (see the attached sign-up form), writing an effective proposal, finding an advisor and second reader, etc. We'll leave plenty of time for your questions and also give you the chance to connect with your peers who'll be going through this process with you. If you plan to take ENGL 791 in the fall, please email me to RSVP for this workshop. Even if you're unable to make the workshop, please let me know so we can chat via email or make an appointment. Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate 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] 2018 Nancy Comley Prize Winners: Tenisha McDonald + Amanda Torres
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Our heartfelt congratulations to the two fabulous winners of this year's Nancy Comley Prize: *Tenisha McDonald* for her essay "A Black Narrative Voice: Genre, Authorship, and Authenticity in *The History of Mary Prince: A West Indian Slave Narrative*" + *Amanda Torres* for her essay “'I put it down on paper and then the ghost does not ache so much': *The House on Mango Street* as a Woman of Color Feminist Response to Intersectional Trauma"! The faculty judges for the award had an incredibly difficult time choosing a winner this year, because of the high caliber of all the submissions. And ultimately they decided they had to pick two winners! We're all so blown away by and proud of the brilliant work our graduate students are doing. You're all invited to our annual *Writing Prizes Ceremony on Wednesday, May 2, at 3pm* in the Godwin-Ternbach Museum, where we'll celebrate Tenisha's and Amanda's accomplishments, as well as those of all the undergrad and grad award winners. Congrats again, Tenisha and Amanda! Best, Caroline and Bill -- Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate 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] Register for Summer 2018 MA courses!
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Dear Graduate Students, A reminder that we offer a few English MA courses over the summer! Register ASAP so you don't miss the opportunity to take these great electives and fulfill some of your requirements in the summer! Please see attached for the course descriptions. In the 4-week Summer Session 1 in June, we have two exciting ENGL 781s, one on contemporary US women playwrights and one on LGBTQ lit. In the 6-week Summer Session 2 in July-August, there are still some open seats in the ENGL 781 on "Poets Respond to America." Best, Dr. Caroline Hong -- Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate 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] Congrats on a fantastic conference!
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

Dear Graduate Students, Bill and I just wanted to congratulate all involved in making our 5th annual conference <http://shatteringsilences.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/> this past Wednesday a great success! The presentations were even stronger and more dynamic than ever, and we were especially thrilled to award this year's Best Conference Paper prize to Amanda Torres for her brilliant presentation “When Love Is Not Enough: Queer Utopian Coalition in Response to the Pulse Shooting.” Special thanks to the fabulous organizing committee: Alison Eldredge, Tenisha McDonald, Virginia Pellegrini, and Nandi Prince! You can check out some pics from the day over at our Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/pg/QCMAEnglish/photos/?tab=album&album_id=21418606…>. Already looking forward to next year--we'll be in touch in the fall to start planning our 6th annual conference! Best, Caroline and Bill -- Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate 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] "Shattering Silences" MA conference this WED 4/18
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 16 Apr '18

16 Apr '18

Hi everyone, A reminder that our 5th annual English graduate conference, "SHATTERING SILENCES," is all day this *Wednesday, April 18*! Check out the conference website for the full schedule and other info: http://shatteringsilences.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/. Come support your brilliant fellow grad students as they present their work on four panels on the 5th floor of the library! And definitely come by for Sarah Blackwood's exciting keynote at 4:30pm in the Godwin-Ternbach Museum. There will be free coffee, lunch, and a reception to follow the keynote. Looking forward to seeing y'all there and having some amazing conversations! Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate 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] Nancy Comley Prize submissions due today + other announcements
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Dear Graduate Students, A reminder that submissions for the Nancy Comley Prize are due today! Please see attached for submission guidelines and instructions. Bill and I have also been getting questions about signing up for ENGL 791. Please note that we'll be sending out an announcement soon about a meeting for students planning to write their thesis essays in Fall 2018, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, May 9, at 6:30pm. In the meantime, you can read more about the process at http://english.qc.cuny.edu/graduate-programs/ma-in-english/ma-thesis/. Finally please see the attached flyers for a couple upcoming events: a resume workshop on April 23 and a reading by acclaimed poet Patricia Smith on April 25. And of course looking forward to seeing many of you next Wednesday the 18th at our MA conference <http://shatteringsilences.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/>! Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate 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] Nancy Comley Prize reminder + next week's MA conference
by Caroline Kyungah Hong 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Dear Graduate Students, A reminder that the submission deadline for the annual Nancy Comley Prize for best English graduate essay is this *Thursday, April 12*. We hope you consider submitting something, whether it's an essay you've already written for a class, a work-in-progress, or your thesis essay. Please see attached for the submission guidelines/instructions. And we're so excited about our 5th annual English graduate conference, "Shattering Silences," coming up next week on *Wednesday, April 18*. You can find the full conference schedule and more info at http://shatteringsilences.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/. We'll be over in the library for most of the day and then in the Godwin-Ternbach Museum for the keynote. There will be free coffee in the morning, lunch, and a reception to follow. Please come out and support your wonderful fellow grad students! Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate 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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