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[MAEnglish] FW: Winter Study Abroad in South Africa and South Africa talk
by Andrea J Walkden 05 Oct '14

05 Oct '14

Dear Graduate Students, I'm writing about an opportunity to take a course on South African theater, in Cape Town, South Africa, this coming January with playwright and QC professor, Tyler Rivenbark. The course is for undergraduate credit, but may also be taken for graduate credit as an independent study, ENG 795. For further information, please see the flyers attached. If you are interested in taking the course, please also make an appointment with me (andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu>) so that I can help you organize the necessary paperwork. All good 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] Applying for Graduation - deadline Nov 1
by Andrea J Walkden 02 Oct '14

02 Oct '14

Dear Students, A reminder that if you're planning to graduate at the end of this semester then you must apply for graduation via your student account on CUNYFirst before November 1. The College's graduation policies and practices can be found here: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar/graduation/Pages/GraduationPolicies.aspx If you have questions, contact the Registrar's Desk at the One Stop Center: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/onestop/Pages/default.aspx 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: CCNY's Parsons Community School is now hiring for After-school hours
by Andrea J Walkden 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Please see below for a potential job opportunity. All best, 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 From: Oswald Araujo [mailto:oswaldaraujo@childcenterny.org] Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 3:18 PM Subject: CCNY's Parsons Community School is now hiring for After-school hours Good afternoon, We currently have some openings that we're looking to fill at the Child Center of NY's Parsons Community School and I'm hoping that reaching out to your office at Queens College will be mutually beneficial for both parties. Please let me know if you have any questions or if you require any additional information. The posting is below. The Child Center of NY's SONYC After-School and Beacon Programs at Parsons Community School are seeking passionate, highly-motivated, eager to learn Group Leaders and Activity Specialists to enthusiastically and actively supervise, engage and develop youth participants in grades ranging from 5-8. Candidates with experience, talent and passion teaching specific activities or theme-based clubs including: computer programming, literacy, arts, science, technology, engineering, math, cooking, drama, dance, youth council, leadership, service-learning or sports are encouraged to apply and highlight those talents and experience. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Actively monitor and engage participants during all program activities, including pick-up, snack, , transitions, field trips, clubs, activities, and dismissal. • Create Project-Based Learning curricula with lesson plans for each group session. Utilize curricula and lesson plans to facilitate purposeful and engaging activities and on-going theme-based projects catered to the age, stage and interests of participants as well as the needs of the school community. • Assist participants with literacy; encourage academic effort and efficacy. • Serve as a positive role model for participants. • Collaborate with co-workers and program supervisors around effective program operations; uphold all safety and emergency standards and procedures. • Demonstrate professional behavior at all times. • Actively participate in training and professional development to continuously increase knowledge, principles and practices of child and youth development and actively use this knowledge to achieve the goals of the program. • Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants. • Develop leadership skills, team-building and self-advocacy among all participants. • Promote an inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment that embraces diversity. • Foster academic and non-academic skills and broaden participant horizons. • Promote responsible and healthy decision-making among all participants. • Maintain appropriate and professional boundaries with participants at all times. • Maintain accurate daily attendance records for all assigned activities. Required Skills/Experience: • One year After-school work experience, one full summer camp work experience, or two years related experience. • Interest and experience in youth development and academic enrichment. • A genuine enthusiasm for developing professional skills through training opportunities, observation, coaching, and feedback. • Availability between 2:00pm-6:00 p.m.; 15-28 hours per week Monday-Friday and possibly Saturday between 10:00am- 5:00pm. • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with a broad range of people including school staff, parents, co-workers and supervisors. • Ability to meet School Age Child Care (SACC) requirements and obtain clearances including: background checks, fingerprinting by NYC Dept of Health, fingerprinting by NYC Dept of Ed, annual medical clearance and annual TB test documentation. • Ability to effectively manage time and to demonstrate strong organizational skills. • Ability to obtain and submit educational documentation as well as three letters of reference. Location: Parsons Community School 158-40 76th Road Flushing, NY, 11366 Google Maps<http://maps.google.com/?q=158-40+76th+Road%2C+Flushing%2C+NY%2C+11366%2C+us> Public Transportation: Bus (Q25 or Q34 via the E train to Jamaica Center (or) Q25 or Q34 via the F train to Hillside Ave (or) Q46 via the E or F to Union Tpke) Start/End Date: 09/08/14- 06/26/14 Specific Days Needed: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday Minimum Hours/Week: 15 hours/week Maximum Hours/Week: 28 hours/week Interested applicants should send resumes and a cover letter to Janiris Mena at janirismena(a)childcenterny.org<mailto:janirismena@childcenterny.org> and Oswald Araujo at oswaldaraujo(a)childcenterny.org<mailto:oswaldaraujo@childcenterny.org> Cover letter should state why you think you would make a good candidate, including your specific skills, talents and experiences that would contribute to our team. Hourly Rate Commensurate with Experience; Internship Opportunities May Be Available Thank you! -- Oswald Araujo The Child Center of New York, Inc. Parsons Beacon Director 158-40 76th Road Flushing, New York 11366 oswaldaraujo(a)childcenterny.org<mailto:oswaldaraujo@childcenterny.org> Phone: (718) 820-0760<tel:%28718%29%20820-0760> Fax: (718) 820-9313<tel:%28718%29%20820-9313> www.childcenterny.org<http://www.childcenterny.org/> IMPORTANT NOTICE: This e-mail is meant only for the use of the intended recipient. It may contain confidential information which is legally privileged or otherwise protected by law. If you received this e-mail in error or from someone who is not authorized to send it to you, you are strictly prohibited from reviewing, using, disseminating, distributing or copying the e-mail. PLEASE NOTIFY US IMMEDIATELY OF THE ERROR BY RETURN E-MAIL AND DELETE THIS MESSAGE FROM YOUR SYSTEM. Thank you for your cooperation.

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[MAEnglish] Ph.D. Program event for prospective students
by Andrea J Walkden 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Dear Students, The Graduate Center is hosting an information meeting for anyone interested in applying to doctoral programs in English, both there and elsewhere. Please see the flyer attached for further details. All good 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] English department conference - 10/27
by Andrea J Walkden 24 Sep '14

24 Sep '14

Dear Graduate Students, Please find attached a schedule for the English department conference which will be happening on Monday Oct 27 in Rosenthal Library, Room 230. An “official” poster will follow, but I wanted to share this information with you now so that you can mark your calendars. The conference is a great opportunity to watch faculty members debating—strenuously and good humoredly— some of the key methodological questions confronting the field of English studies. And, of course, to enter the debate yourselves and pose questions of your own. The conference keynote lecture with be delivered by Professor Ray Chow of Duke University. She is the author (among other books) of Woman and Chinese Modernity: The Politics of Reading Between West and East (1991); Writing Diaspora: Tactics of Intervention in Contemporary Cultural Studies (1993); Ethics after Idealism: Theory – Culture – Ethnicity – Reading (1998); The Age of the World Target: Self-Referentiality in War, Theory, and Comparative Work (2006); and Entanglements, or Transmedial Thinking about Capture (2012). I hope to see many of you there! All good 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: 92nd St. Y Admin. Job Opportunity
by Andrea J Walkden 04 Sep '14

04 Sep '14

Dear Students, See details below for a wonderful job opportunity. The 92nd street Y is a fabulous—and famous—NY cultural center. You can find out more about the Y, the Poetry Center, and its events at http://www.92y.org/. All good 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 From: Chastity Whitaker [mailto:chastitywhitaker@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 10:45 PM Subject: 92nd St. Y Admin. Job Opportunity Dear Colleagues -- Below is solid word of an admin job available @ the 92nd St. Y immediately through a friend of mine. See below & cast out to your stellar students. ===== Hi, everybody --- Forgive the mass email. We at the Poetry Center --- www.92y.org/poetry<http://www.92y.org/poetry> --- are looking for a new administrative assistant, and I was hoping you all might help spread the word among your interns, students, friends. Anyone interested in the job should email a cover letter and resume directly to me at bschwartz(a)92y.org<mailto:bschwartz@92y.org>. We'd like to fill the position quickly, so I've cast the net far and wide. There are so many smart and talented folk out there looking for just such a job. We'd like to hear from them! (But please: no public posting.) The administrative assistant is an integral member of our very small team and is charged with myriad tasks and responsibilities --- mostly dignified --- in every realm of the Poetry Center's activities, from the Reading Series and Writing Program to our literacy outreach initiatives and Poetry Center Online archive of recordings. Thanks so much for forwarding. -Bernard -- Chastity Whitaker Writing Lecturer English Department / Percy E. Sutton SEEK Program Delany Hall 117 Queens College at The City University of New York 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Flushing, NY 11367 (718) 997-2984<tel:%28718%29%20997-2984> chastitywhitaker(a)gmail.com<mailto:chastitywhitaker@gmail.com> chastity.whitaker(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:chastity.whitaker@qc.cuny.edu> "When history collides with self-image, it is not history a principled person seeks to change." -- Leonard Pitts, Jr.

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[MAEnglish] FW: Available internship at The Center for Fiction
by Andrea J Walkden 27 Aug '14

27 Aug '14

Dear Graduate Students, I’m forwarding a message from Linda McBride at The Center of Fiction regarding an internship opportunity there. Details and information about how to apply are given below. Enjoy the first day of classes tomorrow! And please remember to double check your schedule and classroom locations on CUNYFirst. All very best, 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 From: lindaleemcb(a)gmail.com [mailto:lindaleemcb@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Linda Lee McBride Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 4:45 PM Subject: Available internship at The Center for Fiction Internship Details: We are looking for interns to work specifically at our literary events, helping with setup (sound, promotional materials, refreshments, book selling, etc.), and the execution of the event (audience control, photography, videotaping, reception, etc.). A background or interest in event planning, and/or theater production would be helpful as well as knowledge of A/V, although not required. Some heavy lifting is necessary for the position. This internship is a great way to gain experience in event production and to connect to an amazing line-up of authors. This is a nonpaying position, but access to an extensive fiction library, study space and use of our Writers Studio is available. Interested candidates should email Linda McBride, linda(a)centerforfiction.org<mailto:linda@centerforfiction.org>, with a brief cover letter and their resume. Please include the title of the internship in the subject line. Essential Job Functions: Assist with set up and execution of regular author, music, and other events; set up book sale table and handle sales; assist event producer in promotion of events · Schedule: PT, afternoon and nights - 8-15 hours per week Qualifications: Interest in books and/or event production; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong social media skills a plus, but not required - See more at: http://www.centerforfiction.org/about/internships/#sthash.pQccagNu.dpuf -- Linda Lee McBride, Events Producer The Center for Fiction 17 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017 www.centerforfiction.org<http://www.centerforfiction.org>

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[MAEnglish] Re: QC MA ENGL - fall 2014 announcements
by Andrea J Walkden 18 Aug '14

18 Aug '14

Dear Graduate Students, The semester will soon be underway and so I'm writing to welcome you back to campus, and to the English department. I hope everyone has had-or is still having-a wonderful summer. Below and attached are some beginning of semester announcements that I ask you to read over. I'm also attaching a copy of the Registrar's fall 2014 academic calendar and course descriptions for all MA courses that currently have open seats. Please let me know if you have any questions. Also attached to this message is a copy of the 2014 Graduate Handbook, which has just been reissued by the Dean of Graduate Studies. It's a handy point of reference for College policies on academic matters and I encourage you to keep a copy on your desktop. Finally, I shall be on campus this coming Thursday, August 21, and holding advising hours in the English department from 10:30-12:30 and from 3:30-4:30 (later if needed). Email me to schedule an appointment. With all good wishes for the start of the semester, 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 QC English Graduate Studies Fall 2014 Announcements Calendar The academic calendar for Fall 2014 is available on the Registrar's webpage (a copy is also attached to this message). Please bookmark the page and make careful note of any deadlines that pertain to you. http://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar/calendars/Documents/Fall_2014-IMPORTANT_DA… Classes begin on Thursday August 28 The College is closed for Labor Day, Monday September 1. Monday classes will meet for the first time on September 8. The last day to drop classes for a 100% tuition refund is Wednesday August 27. The last day to add classes is Wednesday August 3. Please keep in mind that the Bursar may charge you a late fee for classes added after this date. Fall 2014 Office Hours Dr. Andrea Walkden, Director of English Graduate Studies Office: Klapper Hall 604 Email: andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu> Wednesdays 3:30-6:30, and by appointment You're welcome to stop by at any time during these hours. Walk-ins are welcome but students with appointments will have priority. I'll also try to be available to meet at other times during the week by appointment and am always available to you by email - often this is the quickest way for you to reach me. For routine inquiries (e.g. for faculty office hours and contact information), please contact the English Department Office, Klapper Hall 607, 718-997-4600, english(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:english@qc.cuny.edu> NOTE: Dr. Caroline Hong, the Assistant Director of English Graduate Studies, is on leave during the fall semester. She will be returning in the spring. Checking Your Schedule Before the semester begins, please take a moment to sign into your record on CUNYFirst and double check that you're registered for your fall courses. Each semester, one or two students belatedly discover that they're not registered for courses when they thought they were, or that their registration has been cancelled by the Bursar's Office. It's much easier to sort out the bureaucratic tangle if registration errors/cancellations are caught early and before the start of the semester. Adding a Course/Requesting an Overtally If you're looking to add a course, there are still some with open seats available. Descriptions of fall 2014 courses with open seats (at the time of these announcements) are attached to this message. Confirm present seat availability by checking CUNYFirst. If you wish to overtally into a class, please email the course instructor and asked to be placed on the course waiting list. If seats open up, the instructor will let students know in the order in which they were added to the list. Keep in mind that instructors have no obligation to overtally you into classes once they are full and that all instructor decisions are final. ENGL 791 (thesis essay course) and ENGL 795 (independent study course) If you're planning to write your culminating thesis essay or pursue an independent study in fall 2014, please remember that the deadline for submitting sign-up forms for department approval is Friday August 29. You will not be registered for either of these courses until your sign-up form has been received and approved by the department. Sign-up forms must be submitted electronically-in doc. docx. or PDF formats-to andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu>. If you need a copy of the form, please also be in touch. One Stop Service Center The One Stop Service Center (OSSC) is staffed with the most helpful people from the Office of the Registrar, Bursar, and Financial Aid and is by far the quickest way to get any financial or registration problems resolved and your questions answered. As academic advisors, we're often not qualified to help you with these questions. The Center is located in the Dining Hall, Room 128. For more information and opening hours, visit: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/STUDENTLIFE/SERVICES/ONESTOP/Pages/default.aspx Q-card If you haven't yet obtained the new Qcard-an updated version of the old Queens College ID card-please plan to do so as soon as possible. It's no longer possible to enter the library or other secure locations on campus without a Qcard. For further details, visit: http://www.qc.cuny.edu/StudentLife/services/online/qcard/Pages/default.aspx

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[MAEnglish] Survey for MA and MS.ED Programs - please complete!
by Andrea J Walkden 21 May '14

21 May '14

Dear Graduate Students, Thanks to all who have already completed the short survey for the English department's self-study. If you haven't yet done so, please take five minutes out of your day to fill it out. The self-study only happens once every ten years and so it's important that the department feedback from as many current students as it can. All responses are anonymous. The link to the MA survey is here https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7Q5P57S The link to the MS.ED survey is here https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7BGGPN5 If you have any questions about the survey, please don't hesitate to be in touch. With thanks for your time, 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] Re: announcements - beginning of summer
by Andrea J Walkden 21 May '14

21 May '14

Dear Graduate Students, I hope that the semester is now winding down for everyone. Thank you all for such a wonderful year. Below are a few brief beginning of-summer announcements to read over and file for future reference. Summer Advising Advising hours over the summer will be via email: andrea.walkden(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:andrea.walkden@qc.cuny.edu>. Please plan for a response time of up to one week for all messages, although we'll likely get back to you sooner than this. I'll be in touch with details of pre-semester advising days and times at the beginning of August. Caroline (Hong) will be taking a parental leave in the fall, and so all inquiries should be directed just to me. (She'll be returning in the spring!) Summer Courses There are still seats available in the two graduate courses running in the 6-week second summer session: English 723 taught by Professor Marotta and English 781 taught by Professor Moreland. Course descriptions are attached to this message. Unfortunately, all seats are now taken for both courses in the 4-week first summer session. Questions about summer courses should be directed to the Summer Chair, Professor Rhoda Sirlin: bklynheights(a)hotmail.com<mailto:bklynheights@hotmail.com>. http://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/specialprograms/summersession/Pages/welcom… Fall Registration Registration for fall 2014 courses is undergoing; course descriptions are attached. If you have questions about any of the courses being offered, don't hesitate to get in touch. If you plan to sign up for 791 (the thesis essay writing course) or 795 (the independent study course), please contact me as soon as possible so that I can explain the additional paperwork you'll need to fill out. Fall 2014 academic calendar http://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar/calendars/Documents/Fall_2014-IMPORTANT_DA… Please keep the calendar handy on your desktop and note any important dates that pertain to you. Graduate Handbook I'm attaching a copy of the recently re-issued Graduate Studies handbook to this message. It's a useful first place to look for college policies and procedures on various academic matters. And finally . . . congratulations to all our graduates! I hope to see many of you at the commencement celebrations next Thursday - May 29. The English department ceremony will be in the Goldstein Theater, starting at approximately 11:30am once the main ceremony on the quad has ended. http://www.qc.cuny.edu/registrar/graduation/commencement/Pages/default.aspx All good wishes, Andrea 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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