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[EnglishMA] More Fall 2021 updates
by Caroline K. Hong 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

Dear Graduate Students, We hope your first days of the fall semester are going as smoothly as possible. Please read on for some QC <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/community/Coronavirus/Pages/Default.aspx> and CUNY <https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/> pandemic-related updates. We know all this changing info can be frustrating and anxiety-inducing, but we'll continue doing our best to be flexible and kind and gentle with ourselves and each other, in hopes of having the best possible semester. VACCINATION VERIFICATION BY 9/27 Following the FDA's full approval of the Pfizer vaccine on August 23, 2021, all students attending in-person or hybrid classes during the Fall 2021 semester must now be fully vaccinated and have uploaded proof of vaccination through CUNYfirst by *Monday, September 27, 2021*. We've heard from the QC administration that *any student who isn't fully vaccinated by October 7 at the latest* (or who doesn't have a rare official exemption) will be dropped from their classes and still expected to pay tuition. If you haven't yet uploaded your proof of vaccination on CUNYfirst, check out this TikTok video on “How to upload your Vaccine Verification to CUNY” from *The Knight News* <https://youtu.be/BsagF0x30IU>. Even if you're still fully online this semester, we recommend taking care of this now so you don't have to worry about it in the future. FALL 2021 COURSES If you are taking a hybrid or in-person course this semester, please be patient as faculty await official approval to safely begin meeting on campus in their assigned classrooms. QC has to go through and clear every classroom to ensure there's adequate space for social distancing until all vaccination/testing verifications have been submitted, which means it's possible that classes will not be able to meet in person till after October 7. In any case, please wait for your professors to notify you about if/when you'll be meeting on campus. If your professors are not communicating with you about when and where you're meeting, please let us know and we'll follow up. A reminder that the last day to register for classes is tomorrow, *Tuesday, August 31*. If you enroll in a course last minute, we suggest emailing your professor <http://english.qc.cuny.edu/people/officehours/> to let them know and kindly request how to access their class. We do not recommend enrolling in a course if you've already missed the first day, unless you have the professor's approval. ENGLISH MA ADVISING WORKSHEET In our previous email, we forgot to share the *English MA Advising Worksheet* (attached here), which you can use to keep track of your program requirements. As always, please email us both if you have any questions or need advising or support. And please continue staying safe and taking care! Best, Caroline & Hillary, your Directors of Graduate Studies in English -- Dr. Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, generally within 1–2 business days.

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[EnglishMA] Fall 2021 beginning-of-semester announcements
by Caroline K. Hong 19 Aug '21

19 Aug '21

Dear Graduate Students, Fall 2021 officially begins next *Wednesday, August 25*. Even as the pandemic continues to pose many hardships and challenges, we look forward to another semester of learning and being in community together, whether virtually or in-person. As always, Hillary and I are here to support you as best we can, so please don't hesitate to email us both if you have any questions or need advising. Please read carefully through these important beginning-of-the-semester announcements (attached and pasted below). We know you’re being inundated with emails about campus reopening, but it’s necessary to read them all closely, as QC and CUNY policies and procedures continue to evolve. FYI, for info and policies specific to the English MA program, please see our most recent handbook, attached here. For info regarding QC's general academic policies and procedures, please consult the Handbook for Graduate Students <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/GradStudies/Documents/Graduate-Handbook.p…> . Hope you and yours are staying safe and taking care and that you're enjoying this last week of summer break, all things considered. Best, Caroline & Hillary, your Directors of Graduate Studies in English -- Dr. Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, generally within 1–2 business days. -- *QC English MA Program* *Fall 2021 Announcements* *ACADEMIC CALENDAR* The Fall 2021 semester begins on *Wednesday, August 25*. You can find the QC academic calendar with important dates and deadlines at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/pages/calendar.aspx and the CUNY-wide calendar at https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-calendars/. The last day to DROP classes for a 100% tuition refund is *Tuesday, August 24*. The last day to ADD classes is *Tuesday, August 31*. Other important dates to keep in mind: § There are *no classes* scheduled on the following dates: o *Friday, September 3–Wednesday, September 8* (Rosh Hashanah and Labor Day) o *Wednesday, September 15–Thursday, September 16* (Yom Kippur) o *Monday, October 11* (Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Columbus Day) o *Thursday, November 25–Sunday, November 28* (Thanksgiving weekend) § For students planning to graduate Fall 2021, the deadline to file for graduation via your CUNYfirst Student Center is *November 1*. § The last day of classes (and the last day to drop a course with a W grade) is *Monday, December 13*, and the Fall 2021 semester officially ends on December 21. *FALL 2021 ADVISING* Due to the pandemic, we will continue advising virtually this semester. If you have any questions or need help, please email BOTH of us to ensure the quickest possible response. Prof. Caroline Hong, Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Email: caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu Fall 2021 office hours: by email and by appointment via Zoom Prof. Hillary Miller, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies Email: hillary.miller(a)qc.cuny.edu Fall 2021 office hours: Wednesdays 11am–12pm and by appointment via Zoom; by email Email is the easiest and fastest way to reach us, but if you would like to request a virtual appointment (via Zoom or Google Meet), please email us with your availability and we will do our best to accommodate you. Please be sure to check your QC email regularly (or set up forwarding to your primary email), as the College and your professors may be communicating with you that way. For routine inquiries (e.g., for faculty contact info), please consult the English Department website at http://english.qc.cuny.edu/ or contact the English Department Office ( english(a)qc.cuny.edu) *CHECK (AND DOUBLE-CHECK) YOUR SCHEDULE* Before the semester begins, please take a moment to log-in to your CUNYfirst account and check that you’re registered for your courses. If for some reason your registration has been canceled by the Bursar, or if you’re registered for the wrong courses, it’s much easier to sort out any issues if they’re caught before the semester begins. For Fall 2021, most of our English MA courses will be taught online synchronously, with a few courses designated as hybrid (meaning they will sometimes meet in-person). When you check your schedule, please confirm the instruction modes for your courses. Note that, regardless of whether a course is designated as fully online or hybrid, *ALL QC classes will meet virtually on the first day*. If, by the first day of the semester, you haven’t yet heard from your professors about how to join and access their classes, please email them to request this information. Faculty contact info can be found on the department website at http://english.qc.cuny.edu/people/. *ADDING A COURSE AND REQUESTING AN OVERTALLY* If you are looking to add a fall course, there are still several classes with open seats, including ENGL 722, 724, 729, 781-03, and 781-04. Please review the updated course descriptions (see attached) and confirm current availability by checking the Schedule of Classes on CUNYfirst. If you wish to overtally into a course that is already closed, please email the professor and ask for their permission to overtally and/or to be placed on the class waiting list. Please keep in mind that instructors have no obligation to overtally you into classes once they’re full and that all instructor decisions are final. *VACCINATION VERIFICATION, TESTING, AND MASKING* A reminder that all CUNY students taking in-person or hybrid classes in Fall 2021 are required to be fully vaccinated, unless they’ve been granted a medical or religious exemption. If you haven’t already, please be sure to *upload your proof of vaccination to CUNYfirst* and *set up your Everbridge VaxPass* in order to have access to campus (see attached instructions). If you are unvaccinated or have not yet uploaded proof of vaccination to CUNYfirst, you should receive an email from Cleared4.org about how to enroll in the testing program (see testing FAQs at https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/covid-19-testing-program-facultyandstaff-f…) Unvaccinated students will need to get tested by Monday, August 23, in order to access campus on the first day of classes. Please also keep in mind that, for now, *everyone is required to wear a mask* indoors on campus, regardless of vaccination status, except when briefly eating or drinking while maintaining social distancing. Everyone is also required to mask outdoors on campus when unable to maintain social distancing. All of the above was outlined in a recent email from the CUNY Chancellor, which you can read at https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/university-updates/urgent-info-on-testing-…. Please note that pandemic-related policies and procedures may continue to evolve, so be sure to check your QC email address regularly for updates and important announcements. Up-to-date pandemic-related info for CUNY can also be found at https://www.cuny.edu/coronavirus/. *QC HUB* The QC Hub is a centralized location where you can get answers to questions or resolve any issues related to financial aid, registration, student records, and other bureaucratic matters. You can reach them via email at QCHub(a)qc.cuny.edu or live-chat with them by clicking on the “Live Support!” link at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar/Pages/Welcome.aspx. If you contact the QC Hub and don’t get a response within a week, please let us know so we can follow up. *INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES (ITS)* If you experience any online account issues or other tech-related problems, please contact ITS for help ( https://www.qc.cuny.edu/computing/Pages/New.aspx) You can request an on-campus appointment at https://bit.ly/ITS_ServiceDesk, live chat with them via their website above, submit a ticket at https://support.qc.cuny.edu, call them at 718-997-4444, or email them at support(a)qc.cuny.edu. You can also find some common student tech issues and solutions at https://support.qc.cuny.edu/support/solutions/15000043651. *QCARD* The QCard is your official QC student ID, and you will need it to gain access throughout campus. If you don’t already have a QCard, you can find info on how to obtain one at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/online/qcard/Pages/gettingyour… and book an appointment to get your card at https://bit.ly/QCard_Appointments. *ROSENTHAL LIBRARY AND ZOOM ZONES* Rosenthal Library (https://library.qc.cuny.edu/) is open by appointment only. There are also designated areas in the library for studying and for joining online classes. As these spaces are limited, we suggest making reservations ASAP at https://qc-cuny.libcal.com/r/new.

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[EnglishMA] Summer MA updates & deadlines
by Caroline K. Hong 28 Jul '21

28 Jul '21

Dear Graduate Students, Hope you and yours are taking care. Please find below a few important announcements and updates. And as always, if you have any questions or need advising, please email us both anytime. REGISTERING FOR FALL COURSES + INSTRUCTION MODE CHANGES If you haven't yet registered for your Fall 2021 classes, please do so ASAP via CUNYfirst. (Courses that are under-enrolled may be canceled by the College administration.) A few courses are already full, but there are several with plenty of open seats, including ENGL 681, 722, 724, and 781-03. *Please review the revised Fall 2021 course descriptions attached here.* A few descriptions have been updated, and a few fall courses have changed instruction mode. (Prof. Ala Alryyes's ENGL 722 is now fully online, and Prof. Rhoda Sirlin's ENGL 681 and Prof. Jason Tougaw's ENGL 781-04 are now hybrid. There should be no further changes made to instruction modes.) All fall courses, whether hybrid or fully online, will meet virtually for at least the first class. You should hear from each of your professors by the start of the fall semester with further details and instructions. Please be sure to check your QC email regularly and also add any other primary email addresses to your CUNYfirst account (see the attached how-to doc). Please also be patient when emailing your professors <http://english.qc.cuny.edu/people/> over the summer. Keep in mind that faculty (including us) are generally not compensated for working in the summer, and many are doing their own research, traveling, or otherwise unavailable. If you don't receive a reply, we recommend waiting a week or two to follow up. REGISTERING FOR ENGL 791 & ENGL 795 For anyone planning to take ENGL 791 (thesis essay) or ENGL 795 (independent study) in Fall 2021, the sign-up forms and proposals are due by email to MAEnglish(a)qc.cuny.edu by *Monday, August 2, 2021*. Please email us for more info or to get a copy of either sign-up form. (Students planning to take ENGL 791 should've already been in touch with us—please email ASAP if you haven't already.) We'll be in touch with more updates before the start of the semester. Till then, wishing everyone a safe and restorative summer! Best, Caroline & Hillary, your Directors of Graduate Studies -- Dr. Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, generally within 1–2 business days.

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[EnglishMA] Reminder to register for summer courses + student services
by Caroline K. Hong 14 Jun '21

14 Jun '21

Dear Graduate Students, A reminder that there's still time to register for a summer elective course! The 6-week summer session begins on *July 6*, and there are still seats available in Prof. James Richie's ENGL 781 on American poetry. Also, for anyone who may have missed Pres. Frank Wu's email about student services available over the summer, please find it forwarded below. As always, if you have any questions or need advising, please email us both anytime. Please note, however, that due to summer research/service commitments and travel, we (and faculty in general) may sometimes be a little slower to respond to emails. Hope all of you are taking care! Best, Caroline & Hillary, your Directors of Graduate Studies -- Dr. Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, generally within 1–2 business days. ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: President Frank H. Wu/Queens College <qcmailer(a)qc.cuny.edu> Date: Thu, Jun 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM Subject: Student Services during Summer Session 2021 To: <chong(a)qc.cuny.edu> >From President Frank H. Wu: There are many student services, both virtual and in-person, being offered to students at Queens College for Summer Session 2021. I encourage you to alert your students to these opportunities. On behalf of the campus community, I would like to extend our gratitude to our essential staff and all those who make these services possible. I also wish to especially thank the Office of Information Technology Services, which supports so many of the services described in this communication. Academic Advising The Academic Advising <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> office is open for students during Summer Session 2021. Freshman, transfer, and continuing students are welcome to make virtual appointments, connect through LiveChat, leave a message, or utilize our e-Advising service. Virtual appointments are available in the daytime, evening, and on Saturday by phone or video conference. Dates for future appointments open each Monday on the QC Navigate app (download it here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…>). Students can also ask questions via eAdvising and Live Chat, and voicemails left on the office phone (718-997-5599) are checked regularly. The webpage has a library of four-year academic program maps organized by entry year. New student virtual advising sessions are being held for incoming Fall 2021 freshman and transfer students. You should have received an invitation to sign up via email. If you have not received an invitation or have any questions, please call the new student phone line at 718-997-5573 and leave a voicemail message with your name, CUNYfirst ID number, and a return phone number, or access our New Student Live Chat <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> for further assistance. The Academic Advising webpage also promotes self-service and answers FAQs such as: - how to declare a major - links to the Pathways General Education courses offered each semester, as well as during Winter and Summer sessions - how to register and find winter courses on CUNYfirst - how to ePermit - how to file for graduation. Additionally, the Degree Works degree auditing system is available 24/7 via the CUNYfirst Student Service Center. Degree Works has a robust “WHAT IF” functionality, which allows students to explore various major and minor combinations concurrently. This is an especially helpful resource for undecided students. Summer Session information for incoming freshmen can be found at https://bit.ly/3yFwOE4 <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> . Summer Session information for new transfer students can be found at https://bit.ly/3wBaoCc <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> . Important information is also posted on the Academic Advising Facebook <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…>, Instagram <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…>, and Twitter <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> accounts. Student Affairs Counseling Services offers free and confidential virtual services for students. Licensed professionals offer individualized counseling, groups, and referrals for those experiencing anxiety, depression, poor academic performance, and many other issues. They can be reached by phone at 718-997-5420 and by email at counselingservices(a)qc.cuny.edu. Phone calls and emails are responded to every weekday from 9 am to 5 pm. For QC students with young children, the Child Development Center is offering virtual age-appropriate educational services, such as arts and crafts, dance, science, and academic tutoring for school-age children (up to 10 years of age) to help prepare them for the return to in-person instruction this fall. These services are included in the student activity fee; some limitations apply and registration is required. Interested students should email qc.childdevelopmentcenter(a)qc.cuny.edu for additional information. QC's Summer Camp will reopen this summer for in-person activity, following CDC and New York State Guidelines. The program, which runs from June 28 through August 20, is widely known for its value, convenience, and variety of rewarding programs, from sports to classes in theatre, dance, literature, and the sciences. Children use our athletic facilities—soccer, baseball and softball fields, swimming pools, and indoor and outdoor tennis courts. Parents can choose from 2-, 4-, 6- or 8-week sessions with a wide range of age-appropriate activities to exercise children's bodies and stimulate their minds. A 30% discount is available for children of QC faculty and staff. To get the discount, identify yourself as a QC faculty or staff member when registering your children by phone at 718-997-2777 or online <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…>. For more information, you may join virtual open houses on June 6 or 19 at 10 am: www.queensknights.com/openhouse <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> . On-campus housing is available in the Summit Apartments <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> for Summer Session students. There are two-bedroom (shared bedrooms) and four-bedroom (single bedroom) apartment options. Parking and transportation are available. The front desk is staffed 24 hours day, 7 days a week, to provide a safe and secure environment. For more information, including pricing, go to https://queenscollegehousing.com/floor-plans <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> . The Queens College Knights Table Food Pantry is continuing to operate. The pantry, which offers a variety of non-perishable food and drink items at no cost, is available to any CUNY student who is enrolled in courses during the academic year. Students can get enough food for not only themselves, but also for immediate family members living in the home. The pantry, located in Student Union LL29, is open Monday through Thursday from 12 pm to 4 pm by appointment only. To book an appointment, click here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> . The Athletics Department posts pre-recorded workout videos on YouTube <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…>. Classes include high intensity interval training (HIIT), yoga, strength training, cardio, meditation, and dancing. QC Hub To serve Queens College students around the clock, the QC Hub has partnered with the National Student Clearinghouse (NSC) to allow students to generate proof of enrollment for any agency that requires it (e.g. insurance carriers, leasing agencies, Board of Education, etc.). The following options are available by accessing the National Student Clearinghouse website through the link provided here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> : - Obtain an enrollment certificate to print and mail to health insurance agencies, housing authorities, consumer product companies, banks, employers, or other companies that request proof of your enrollment. - View the student loan deferment notifications that the National Student Clearinghouse has provided to loan holders (lenders and guarantors). - View the proof(s) of enrollment that the NSC has provided to other providers of student services or products. Click here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> for more information about these services. The QC Hub also offers LiveChat support during regular office hours, which can be accessed here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> . QC Learning Commons The QC Learning Commons works to provide academic support and connect students with tutors across various support service units across campus. All services are free for Queens College students. Visit http://www.qc.cuny.edu/learningcommons <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…>, email LCommons(a)qc.cuny.edu, or call 718-997-5670 during office hours. - NEW! Six Free Summer Immersion Workshops to support college readiness are being offered online this summer. They will provide a head start for qualified students to prepare for courses such as accounting, economics, English, and STEM. Students must be enrolled in specific courses in the upcoming fall semester to qualify. For more information, questions, or to register, click here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> . - The Academic Support Center offers support in course content-based tutoring such as accounting, social sciences, languages, economics, etc., as well as English language and study skills development. Support is available starting June 23. Visit www.qc.cuny.edu/LearningCommons <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> or email LCommons(a)qc.cuny.edu for more information. - The Writing Center offers tutoring services targeting English 110 and a range of writing intensives offered by the college, including personal statement support. Support is available during summer sessions. (Check QC Navigate <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> for available appointments.) - The HSI-STEM Support Center provides academic support and review sessions to students in a variety of STEM courses: biology, chemistry, computer science, math, environmental science, geology, and physics. Support is available starting July 6. Visit www.qc.cuny.edu/LearningCommons <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> or email LCommons(a)qc.cuny.edu for more information. Center for Career Engagement and Internships The Center for Career Engagement and Internships <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> is open remotely during the summer session to support all QC students and alumni within one year of graduation. Students and alumni can access HireQC <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> to search and apply for jobs and internships. Subscribe to the Center's YouTube channel <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> and watch some career events recap with guests speakers, alumni, and employers. Still need a class for the Summer or Fall 2021 semester? Register for 1, 2, or 3 academic courses on career preparation, CO-OP 201 World of Work, posted on CUNYfirst. During the summer, take the time to reflect, explore interests and review/adjust career goals by taking the Focus 2 Assessment <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…>. Then use QC Navigate <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> to schedule coaching appointments with your designated career educator <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> to discuss and create a career action plan. Information Technology Services (ITS) Need help accessing your accounts? Don’t see your course in Blackboard? Need a Q-Card? ITS is here to help. Virtual assistance is available via the following methods: - Live Chat (go to help.qc.cuny.edu <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…>): Monday-Thursday, 10 am-10 pm; Friday, 10 am-4 pm - Email: support(a)qc.cuny.edu - Fresh Service: Submit a ticket here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> . In-person assistance is available by appointment only at the Help Desk located in the Dining Hall 151. Please visit help.qc.cuny.edu <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…> for information or to schedule an appointment. Hours of operation through June 18: - Service Desk Virtual Assistance: Monday-Friday, 8 am-10 pm - Service Desk On-Campus Assistance: Monday-Thursday, 8 am-7 pm; Friday, 8 am-5 pm - Q-Card Office: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-1:30 pm (on campus); 8 am-4 pm (virtual) Hours of Operation for June 21-August 13: - Service Desk Virtual Assistance: Monday-Thursday, 8 am-10 pm - Service Desk On-Campus Assistance: Monday-Thursday, 8 am-7 pm - Q-Card Office: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 am-1:30 pm (on campus); 8 am-4 pm (virtual) Benjamin S. Rosenthal Library All in-person library services, including building access, requests for physical materials, and drop-off return options, are currently suspended. Online services continue. The library will reopen on August 2. Library Services - Book chapter and article scans: Need a book chapter or section of a physical book the library owns? Request a scan here <https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001RbFxsmQNTrHM0ycYQT1q_snPK29TpSXkvqwYv4tvawK…>. 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[EnglishMA] Last chance to register for summer courses
by Caroline K. Hong 27 May '21

27 May '21

Dear Graduate Students, If you're planning to take English grad courses in Summer 2021 (see attached course descriptions), please register ASAP if you haven't already! There are plenty of seats remaining, especially in both ENGL 781s. (Please note that underenrolled courses are at risk of being canceled by the administration.) If I can help you get registered, please don't hesitate to email. Best, Caroline -- Dr. Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, generally within 1–2 business days.

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[EnglishMA] Ceremonies, scholarship opportunity, etc.
by Caroline K. Hong 21 May '21

21 May '21

Dear Graduate Students, Hope you're all taking care and being kind and gentle with yourselves, even/especially during the stressful end of the semester. Please read on for a few more updates and announcements. Everyone's invited to our department's annual *Writing Prizes Ceremony* on *Tuesday, May 25, at 4:00pm* (see attached flyer)! Via Zoom, we'll be honoring all the undergrad and grad prize winners, including our Comley Prize winners. Please register for the virtual event at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIvdO2tqzIsG936XU8i_PAZRT2VCVburf… We now have more details about our virtual *Graduation Ceremony* happening on *Wednesday, June 2, at 3:00pm*, via Zoom (see attached flyer). Graduates and their loved ones can register for the ceremony at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIocu-pqT8iG91AEd36wL8MXZtU7eoLgn… We were also forwarded the following scholarship opportunity: The Jacqueline Schiller Fund scholarship (managed by CUNY Central) provides scholarships to CUNY students in literature and history. They look for strong academics and financial need. In the 2021-2022 academic year, they will award 10 scholarships of $1,000 each. The application attached is due by *July 14, 2021*. Awards will be made by August 20. All questions should be directed to Ian James (ian.james(a)cuny.edu) of CUNY’s Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management. Finally, attention, word puzzle lovers! Please check out the forwarded email below announcing a call for puzzle submissions for the next issue of English Matters, our department newsletter. Deadline is *June 1*. Best, Caroline & Hillary, your Directors of Graduate Studies -- Dr. Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, generally within 1–2 business days. ---------- Forwarded message --------- Greetings Graduates! We would like to include two puzzles in our next issue of English Matters, so we’ve decided to run a contest. The winner’s puzzle, picture, and bio will be included in the next issue of English Matters and a cash prize of $75 will be awarded. If you need assistance creating a puzzle, there are several puzzle tools you can use if you Google “puzzle generator”. The English department does not endorse any puzzle software so please take caution when using software on the internet. Submissions are due Tuesday, June 1st. *Guidelines:* Puzzles must reference literature 1 puzzle on 1 page (8 ½ x 11 paper) Submit your name and Cuny ID with your puzzles Send an answer grid to all puzzles submitted. *Puzzle Type (a few ideas but not limited to those listed):* Anagrams - submit a set of letters for readers to create as many words as possible from those letters. Cryptograms - each letter is substituted either for a different letter or a symbol. Include clues to help readers piece together what the correct letters might be to form the hidden word or phrase. Crossword - a grid of squares and numbers, which readers fill in as they play based on clues along the side of the page. Usually these clues are definitions or uses of the word readers are trying to guess. Letter Arrangement - readers are tasked with creating words from 9 letters. Rebus - printed words, pictures, or symbols arranged in a way that acts as a clue to the solution. Example: soup (split pea soup) Word Jumbles - a random looking arrangement of letters that readers have to re-arrange into a proper word. Word Search - a square grid of letters, usually with a series of clues or a theme. Readers have to try to locate those words within the grid. Have fun! Best, Kim Smith Academic Program Coordinator Queens College English Department 718 997 4660

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[EnglishMA] End-of-semester announcements
by Caroline K. Hong 17 May '21

17 May '21

Dear Graduate Students, Today, Monday, March 17, is the last day of classes for the Spring 2021 semester. Please read on for some important end-of-the-semester announcements and updates. And as always, if you have any questions or need advising, please email us anytime. GRADUATION Congratulations to all of you who are graduating (or have already graduated) this academic year! While we're sad that we can't celebrate you in person, we're looking forward to honoring you virtually. Students who earned their degrees in Fall 2020 or will earn them in Spring 2021 or Summer 2021, you and your loved ones are invited to the English Department's virtual graduation ceremony on *Wednesday, June 2, at 12:00pm* (details to come). There's also a QC-wide virtual commencement ceremony happening on Thursday, June 3, at 9:00am (click here for more info <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/about/Commencement/Pages/Default.aspx>). *If you are planning to graduate this Summer 2021, please email us to confirm this*, so we can be sure to include you in the graduation festivities. (If you're graduating this semester or graduated this past fall, I should already have you on our list of this year's graduates.) TAKING AN INC If you are unable to complete a final course assignment and want to take an incomplete, please discuss this possibility and make specific arrangements with your professor. Keep in mind that an incomplete is a temporary grade and should be resolved ASAP. All INCs must be completed within 1 calendar year (so an INC in Spring 2021 must be resolved before the end of Spring 2022). COURSE WITHDRAWAL Grad students will not be able to take courses P/NC for their degree requirements, but another option available to students who may have fallen behind this semester is to withdraw from a course. The withdrawal deadline for Spring 2021 is *TODAY, Monday, May 17* (click here for instructions <https://www.qc.cuny.edu/Academics/SupportPrograms/advising/Documents/The%20…>). Withdrawing from a course will not affect your GPA. Note however that withdrawals may affect your financial aid, so please consult the QC Hub ( QCHub(a)qc.cuny.edu) before choosing this option. REGISTERING FOR FALL (& SUMMER) COURSES If you're planning to take Fall 2021 and/or Summer 2021 courses and haven't already registered, please do so ASAP via CUNYfirst. (Courses that are under-enrolled may be canceled by the College administration.) I've attached the fall and summer course descriptions again here. Please note that all Summer 2021 English grad courses will be online, and Fall 2021 English grad courses will be either fully online or hybrid. REGISTERING FOR ENGL 791 & ENGL 795 For anyone planning to take ENGL 791 or ENGL 795 in Fall 2021, the sign-up forms and proposals are due by email to MAEnglish(a)qc.cuny.edu by *August 2, 2021*, at the latest. Please email us for more info or to get a copy of either sign-up form. (Students planning to take ENGL 791 should've already been in touch with us—please email ASAP if you haven't already.) We'll be in touch with more updates soon but, in the meantime, good luck with your final papers and projects! We hope your semesters wind down as smoothly and gently as possible and wish you a safe and restorative summer break! Best, Caroline & Hillary, your Directors of Graduate Studies -- Dr. Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, generally within 1–2 business days.

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[EnglishMA] Congrats to Rani Srinivasan, winner of the 2021 Comley Prize!
by Caroline K. Hong 04 May '21

04 May '21

Our heartfelt congratulations to *Rani Srinivasan*, the winner of this year's Nancy Comley Prize, for her outstanding essay "Emerging from the 'Impregnable Cocoon': Liminality in *The God of Small Things* and Postcolonial India"! The faculty judges also gave an honorable mention to *John Maldonado* for his fantastic essay "'Think upon the wounds his body bears': Imprints, Gender, and the Hegelian Dialectic in Shakespeare’s *Coriolanus*"! Thank you to everyone who submitted their work—the judges loved reading all the essays and had a very difficult time choosing a winner. We faculty are always blown away by the excellent work of our graduate students, and you all should be incredibly proud of yourselves! While we're sad we can't honor Rani and John in person this year, we look forward to celebrating their accomplishments virtually at the English Department's Writing Prizes ceremony on Tuesday, May 25, at 4pm (details TBA). Congrats again, Rani and John! Best, Caroline & Hillary, your Directors of Graduate Studies in English -- Dr. Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, generally within 1–2 business days.

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[EnglishMA] Reminder: Register for tomorrow's Grad Conference Zoom!
by Caroline K. Hong 29 Apr '21

29 Apr '21

Dear Graduate Students, A final reminder that the synchronous event for our virtual English Graduate Conference, "The Makeover: Revision, Transformation, Experimentation," is happening *tomorrow, **Friday, April 30, from 2:00-6:00pm*! If you haven't already, please register for tomorrow's Zoom here <https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqcOCsrzopG9YI9DT-t_D7SaS8NEv8I3…> . You can find the full conference schedule/program here <http://englishconference.social.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/schedule/>. And before tomorrow, you can check out the fabulous asynchronous presentations <http://englishconference.social.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/presentations/>, as well as some faculty reflections on the conference theme of revising and remaking <http://englishconference.social.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/faculty-reflections/>. Looking forward to being in conversation and community tomorrow afternoon! Best, Caroline and Hillary, Directors of Graduate Studies in English [image: 2021 MA Conference Poster Costume.png] -- Dr. Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, generally within 1–2 business days.

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[EnglishMA] Info re: signing up for ENGL 791 in Fall 2021
by Caroline K. Hong 26 Apr '21

26 Apr '21

Hello again, all, If you are planning to take ENGL 791 and write your thesis essay (and graduate with your English MA) next semester, please read on! Please start by watching this 13-minute video on "*Preparing for ENGL 791 in Fall 2021 <https://youtu.be/36_Kdwa5zrc>*." In the video, I briefly go over what the thesis essay is, how to find an advisor, how to sign up for ENGL 791 (see the sign-up form attached here), write an effective proposal, etc. After watching the video, if you're planning to take ENGL 791 and write your thesis essay in Fall 2021, please *email me (caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu <caroline.hong(a)qc.cuny.edu>) to let me know and include your 8-digit CUNY ID #*. I'll follow up to confirm that you'll be ready to take ENGL 791 in the fall and then send you the Guide to ENGL 791, sample proposals, etc., and add you to the 791 email list. As always, please let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Best, Caroline (and Hillary) -- Dr. Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY *she/her/hers* * Please note that I am off email on weekends and will respond to your email during business hours, Monday–Friday 9am–5pm, generally within 1–2 business days.

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