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[EnglishMA] Paid internship opportunity
by Hillary Miller 29 Jan '24

29 Jan '24

Dear MA students, We received information about a P/T Paid Internship in the CUNY Office of K16 Initiatives. The official job posting has not been released yet, so if you are interested and fulfill the candidate description below, please let me know and I will forward your information to the hiring manager. Best, Hillary -- Hillary Miller Associate Professor of English Assistant Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY Looking for Great Writers We will soon be posting a paid 10-20 hour/week internship in the CUNY Office of K16 Initiatives. If there are CUNY faculty who have ideas of candidates, suggestions of how to find them, or the possibility of connecting this to fieldwork in a spring course, it would be great to hear from them. You had mentioned you had some ideas, so please do forward this to them and let them know they can contact me. I am looking for a current CUNY undergraduate or graduate student who has a passion for equity and justice in public education and for youth who have not succeeded in schools in the past. The internship will involve gathering educational materials and program information and turning these into high-quality written reports, some for a policy audience and some for an audience of educators. The right candidate will be a great writer, highly responsible self-starter, and bring an interest or background in education. The intern will be able to largely do work on their own schedule where they like, but the internship will require participation in some in-person meetings in our office at 16 Court Street in Brooklyn and may include some travel to other CUNY campuses. Please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Much appreciated, Michael

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[EnglishMA] Spring 2024 Beginning-of-the-Semester Announcements
by William Orchard 22 Jan '24

22 Jan '24

Dear Graduate Students, Spring 2024 officially begins this Thursday, January 25. Classes meeting on Mondays, Tuesday, and Wednesday will have their first meetings the following week. Please read carefully through these important beginning-of-the-semester announcements. Wishing you a wonderful spring semester! Best, Bill & Hillary, your Directors of Graduate Studies in English -- QC English MA Program Spring 2024 Announcements CALENDAR The Spring 2024 semester begins on Thursday, January 25. You can find the QC academic calendar with important dates and deadlines at https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-calendars/. The last day to DROP classes for a 100% tuition refund is Wednesday, January 24. The last day to ADD classes is Wednesday, January 31. Other important dates to keep in mind: * There are no classes on Monday, February 12, and Monday, February 19. * Classes follow a Monday schedule on Thursday, February 22 and Wednesday, February 28. * There are no classes during Spring Recess, Monday, April 22 to Tuesday, April 30. * The last day of classes is Wednesday, May 15, and the spring semester officially ends on May 22. SPRING 2023 ADVISING If you have any questions or need help, please email MAEnglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:MAEnglish@qc.cuny.edu>. You can also contact us individually at: Prof. Bill Orchard, Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Email: william.orchard(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:william.orchard@qc.cuny.edu> Prof. Hillary Miller, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies Email: hillary.miller(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:hillary.miller@qc.cuny.edu> Email is the easiest and fastest way to reach us, but if you would like to request a virtual appointment, 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 https://qcenglish.commons.gc.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. The following courses are offered entirely online: English 643, 733, 742, and 781. The instructors should contact you by Thursday with information about how to attend the first class. If, by the first day of the spring semester, you haven’t yet heard from your professors about how to join and access their classes online, you can email them to ask for this information. Faculty contact info can be found on the department website at https://qcenglish.commons.gc.cuny.edu/people/#office-hours. ADDING A COURSE / REQUESTING AN OVERTALLY If you’re looking to add a spring course, there are open seats in ENGL 644 (Queer Lives in American Literature). Course descriptions are available on the English Department website. The course descriptions are also attached to this message. Please confirm current availability by checking the Schedule of Classes on CUNYfirst. If you wish to overtally into a class that is already closed, please contact us to be placed on a waiting list. Course enrollments have been a little chaotic this term, and we’ve had to cancel some classes. However, opportunities to enroll in some of the closed sections may become possible in the next two days. SUMMER COURSES Summer registration is open. You should be able to register on CUNYFirst. Course descriptions are attached to this message. CONFERENCE The English Graduate Student Conference returns this semester. We’ll use the theme “In Other Worlds” that an earlier planning committee came up with it. The conference will happen on March 27, 2024 to coincide with N.K. Jemisin’s<https://nkjemisin.com/> visit to campus. If you would like to participate in the conference planning committee, which involves reviewing submissions, inviting faculty participants, selecting awards, and helping the day of the conference, please complete the following form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3r4Z2OyYS7-WjgMtQxdpypirkbOois-m…>.

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[EnglishMA] Happy New Year! & Registration / Thesis Reminders
by William Orchard 02 Jan '24

02 Jan '24

Dear MA Students, I hope you all had happy starts to your new year. I’m writing with a few reminders at the start of the year. If you haven’t registered for classes yet, please do so as soon as possible. A few classes are in danger of being canceled for low enrollments, but, before the Dean makes that decision, it would be good to make sure that everyone who wants to enroll in a class has done so. If a class that you want to register for is full, contact me to be placed on a wait list for the class. We plan to start moving people off the waitlist around January 19. Finally, if you are planning to take English 791 (the thesis class) next semester, please remember that your thesis approval forms are due to me by Friday, January 5, 2024. Before you submit them to me, your thesis advisor and reader should have approved your proposal. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. Best, Bill ________________________________________ William Orchard Associate Professor Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College, CUNY

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[EnglishMA] November MA Message
by William Orchard 13 Nov '23

13 Nov '23

Dear MA Students, We’re about a month away from the end of classes. Although these next weeks are a little chaotic as classes hurdle to a close, we wanted to make you aware of some workshops, teaching and award opportunities, and opportunities to participate in the life of the college and MA program. 791 (Thesis) Information Workshop From 6 to 7 pm on Monday, November 20, we will be holding a virtual 791 Information Workshop for those who are planning to complete English 791 (the thesis class) in Spring 2024. We’ll discuss some tips for managing the thesis, the procedure for registering, and go over the timeline for the whole thesis process. Please email MAEnglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:MAEnglish@qc.cuny.edu> to RSVP and to receive the Zoom link for the meeting. MFA Open House Queens College’s Master of Fine Arts program in Creative Writing will be holding an Open House on Wednesday, November 15 from 5 to 6:30 pm. Many of our past MA graduates have continued to complete the MFA, which focuses on the writing of creative work in poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction. The MFA qualifies one for teaching positions at universities and is the degree for those aspiring to be professional writers. Click this link<https://linktr.ee/qcmfa> to register and receive the Zoom link for the meeting. Teaching Opportunities As we did last year, we are trying to compile a list of students who are interested in teaching opportunities when they arise. The strongest candidates for these positions will have completed a few classes but still have about a year to go in the program. In the Spring 2024, there are opportunities to tutor in the Queens College Writing Center in Spring 2024, for about 9 hours per week, and to teach in the English Department in the academic year 2024-5. If you are interested in these opportunities, please complete the following form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXzUyF9na1eG1zBG0savGDWCciXrfvHim…>. Registration Please remember that registration for Spring and Summer are open. I have attached the course descriptions again to this message. If the class that you are trying to register for is closed, email maenglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:maenglish@qc.cuny.edu> to be placed on the wait list for the class. We should be able to move many off of the wait list and into closed classes in January. Conference Scheduling conflicts made it impossible to hold an MA conference last year, but we’ll be moving forward with the conference this year, with the plan of holding it in March 2024. We’ll keep the great theme that last year’s committee came up with, “In Other Worlds.” If you are interested in participating in this year’s planning committee, which involves evaluating the submissions, coming up with the day’s schedule, and inviting faculty and a keynote speaker, please let us know by completing the following form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3r4Z2OyYS7-WjgMtQxdpypirkbOois-m…>. Graduate Student Position on the Graduate Curriculum Committee There is a graduate student position open on the College’s Graduate Curriculum Committee. The Graduate Curriculum Committee evaluates and approves changes to graduate programs. (This is a good year for an English person to be on the committee because we will be introducing several course changes, a new dual degree MA/ MLS program with Library Science, and an online degree program.). There’s no pay for the position, but it is a good way of becoming more knowledgeable about the workings of the college and the kind of service that you could put on a CV or resume. The committee meets once month on a Wednesday from 12:15 to 1:30 pm. The dates for this year’s meetings are: 12/6, 2/7, 3/13, 4/3, 5/1. If you are interested in this position, please email Bill at William.Orchard(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:William.Orchard@qc.cuny.edu>. CLAGS Prize for Best Graduate Student Essay in Queer Studies Each year, the Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies (CLAGS) at the CUNY Graduate Center sponsors a student paper competition open to all graduate students enrolled in the CUNY system. A cash prize of $250 is awarded to the best paper written in a CUNY graduate class on any topic related to gay, lesbian, bisexual, queer, or transgender experiences. Papers should be between 15 and 50 pages and of publishable quality. Information on applying is available here<https://www.gc.cuny.edu/clags-center-lgbtq-studies/fellowships-awards>. The deadline is December 1. (They receive a surprisingly small number of submissions for this prize. In addition to the money, the prize is prestigious and something that you could list on your CV.). We hope that your classes and work are going well. As always, please feel free to reach out to Hillary or me if you have any questions or concerns. Best, Bill ________________________________________ William Orchard Associate Professor Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College, CUNY

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[EnglishMA] Pre-Registration/ Career Chat at the Morgan Library
by William Orchard 27 Oct '23

27 Oct '23

Hello all, A final reminder that today is the last day to pre-register for classes. Also, you be able to start registering on CUNYfirst for Summer 2024 classes on Monday. I’m also forwarding announcement for a Career Open House at the Morgan Library—an esteemed library and museum in midtown Manhattan. They are holding an open house/ career chat for students interested in careers in museum work. They’re particularly interested in talking to folks with backgrounds in language and literature. It takes place on Thursday, 11/ 2 at 3 pm. See below (and the attached flyer) for more information. Best, Bill ________________________________________ William Orchard Associate Professor Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College, CUNY ________________________________ From: Nicole Leist [nleist(a)themorgan.org] Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2023 11:19 AM To: medren-nyu(a)nyu.edu Subject: College Career Chats: Morgan Library & Museum Virtual Program on Thursday 11/02/23 at 3:00pm CAUTION: This email is from outside BC, so examine it closely before opening attachments or clicking on links Dear Colleagues, Hello, hope you are well. I am writing to share an upcoming virtual program hosted by the Morgan that may be of interest to your student community. The College Career Chat<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.themorgan.org_prog…>s are a great way for both undergraduate and graduate students to learn more about museum careers, network with professionals, and hopefully find inspiration for their next internship or job interview. I wanted to draw your attention to this session specifically as the staff represented here come primarily from literary or language backgrounds, which may be of interest to students who are not necessarily focusing on art history. Let me know any questions; I've attached a flyer for campus use. Please feel free to forward to any relative sister departments at your institution and thank you! All best, Nicole College Career Chats: Behind the Scenes at the Morgan Library & Museum [Image removed by sender.] Thursday, November 2, 2023, 3:00 PM Who works at a museum and research library? How does an exhibition come together? What is the difference between a curator, a conservator, and a collections manager? Who oversees the budget, engages with the public, and re-shelves the rare books? Current undergraduate and graduate students are invited to join this virtual conversation series and meet staff representing various departments at the Morgan. Participants can ask questions, get career inspiration, and discover behind-the-scenes insights. Please note that the program will take place online. After registering, participants will receive a confirmation e-mail with instructions on how to participate using Zoom. We ask that you download the app in advance for the best user experience. Program is for current undergraduate and graduate students only. Each session will feature different staff and fresh insights. * Michael Ferut, Associate Editor, Publications * Maria Oldal, Manager of Collections Information and Library Systems * Victoria Stratis, Reading Room Assistant * Chie Xu, Communications and Marketing Coordinator Tickets: Free; limited availability, advance registration<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.eventbrite.com_e_c…> is required. -- Nicole Leist Manager of Education Programs The Morgan Library & Museum 225 Madison Ave New York, NY 10016-3403 Email: nleist(a)themorgan.org<mailto:nleist@themorgan.org> Web: www.themorgan.org<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=http-3A__www.themorgan.org_&d=Dw…> Phone: (212) 590-0332 -- Medieval and Renaissance Center | NYU | http://as.nyu.edu/marc.html<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://as.nyu.edu/marc.html__;!!PxiZbSOawA!JwoM…> --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "medren-nyu(a)nyu.edu" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to medren-nyu+unsubscribe(a)nyu.edu<mailto:medren-nyu+unsubscribe@nyu.edu>. <> If you wish to unsubscribe from the ENGDEPT-L List, please send an E-mail to: "listserv(a)gc.listserv.cuny.edu"<mailto:>. Within the body of the text, only write the following: "SIGNOFF ENGDEPT-L.

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[EnglishMA] Reminder: Pre-Registrations Ends Tomorrow
by William Orchard 26 Oct '23

26 Oct '23

Hello All, Just a friendly reminder that pre-registration for fall classes ends tomorrow. Online classes are nearing capacity. Email MAEnglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:MAEnglish@qc.cuny.edu> with your name, CUNY ID number, and course numbers and codes for the classes you want to be registered in. I’m also passing along some info about an open house/ journalism workshop at Columbia University on November 4 that is open to CUNY students. Information and registration link appear below. Best, Bill ________________________________ From: Brett Cione <bc2515(a)columbia.edu> Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2023 10:41 PM To: Brett Cione <bc2515(a)columbia.edu> Subject: Columbia Journalism School Invitation to Share With Your Students * This email originates from a sender outside of CUNY. Verify the sender before replying or clicking on links and attachments. * Greetings from Columbia Journalism School! I am Admissions Director, Brett Cione. On November 4, we are inviting CUNY students to Pulitzer Hall for a one-day weekend workshop to be able to experience Columbia J-School and take away cutting-edge reporting, audio and investigative skills. Students will hear from our Dean Jelani Cobb and participate in faculty-led workshops. I ask that you pass along this message with the registration link and flier below so students can get more details and sign up. Fall Weekend Workshop Invitation for CUNY students to Attend a Special On-campus Event Saturday, November 4 CUNY STUDENTS: CLICK HERE FOR EVENT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://apply.jrn.columbia.edu/register/eventsc…> <goog_896336389> [cid:image001.jpg@01DA07E0.6E4C8BF0] If you have any questions about the event, please let me know. I appreciate you sharing the details with your students. Brett Cione Director, Admission & Financial Aid Columbia Journalism School Pulitzer Hall, Room 203 2950 Broadway New York, NY 10027 212.854.8130 [Image removed by sender.]<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__twitter.com_columbiajo…> [Image removed by sender.] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.facebook.com_colum…> [Image removed by sender.] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.linkedin.com_schoo…> [Image removed by sender.] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.instagram.com_colu…> [Image removed by sender.] <https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.youtube.com_channe…> Connect With Admissions: Events<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://journalism.columbia.edu/meet-us__;!!M2c…>, Information<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://apply.jrn.columbia.edu/register/staycon…>, Apply<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://apply.jrn.columbia.edu/apply/__;!!M2cvx…> <>

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[EnglishMA] English MA Spring 2024 Pre-Registration
by William Orchard 23 Oct '23

23 Oct '23

Dear MA Students, I’m writing to let you know that pre-registration for the Spring 2024 semester starts on Wednesday, October 25 and ends on Friday, October 27. Below, I’ve pasted information about pre-registration, which I have also included as a pdf file attached to this message. Please note a few changes: we’re asking Accelerated BA/MA students who will still be undergrads in the Spring 2024 to set up short advising appointments with us before registering. If a class that you are interested in closed, please contact me or Hillary to be put on the class wait list. We are usually able to accommodate students on the wait lists before the Spring semester starts. You’ll also find the course descriptions for Spring and Summer courses. Summer registration starts on October 30. You can register for these classes then on CUNYfirst. As always, if you have any questions, feel free to contact us at MAEnglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:MAEnglish@qc.cuny.edu>. Best, Bill ________________________________________ William Orchard Associate Professor Director, MA Program Department of English Queens College, CUNY Preregistration for English MA Courses Spring 2024 Preregistration for Spring 2024 English MA courses will take place Wednesday, October 25, 2023, through Friday, October 27, 2023. Matriculated MA, MAT, and MS Ed students in good academic standing (i.e., minimum average 3.0 GPA and no outstanding INCs) are eligible for and strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to sign up early for classes. Accelerated students who will still be undergraduates in Spring 2024 and are in good academic standing are also eligible to preregister for English MA courses. To register for graduate classes in the Spring 2024, accelerated students should schedule an appointment with one of the directors of graduate studies. The appointment can be in-person or over Zoom. Please carefully read the following preregistration instructions and FAQs, including a breakdown of program requirements for MA, MAT, MS Ed, and Accelerated students. Spring 2024 course descriptions are attached separately. Note: the majority of our graduate English courses in Spring 2024 will be meeting in person, with a few fully online courses (ENGL 643, 733, 742, and 781- 02). If you have any questions or need advising, please email the current Directors of Graduate Studies in English—Bill Orchard (william.orchard(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:william.orchard@qc.cuny.edu>) and Hillary Miller (hillary.miller(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:hillary.miller@qc.cuny.edu>). Instructions for Preregistration via Email During the Spring 2024 preregistration period of October 25 to October 27 only, please email MAEnglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:MAEnglish@qc.cuny.edu> with the following info: 1. Your full name 2. Your program (MA, MAT, MS Ed, or Accelerated) 3. Your 8-digit CUNY ID# 4. The courses you’d like to register for, with their 4- or 5-digit class codes (e.g., ENGL 636, code 25703) Students may preregister for up to 3 spring courses. Preregistration requests will be processed within 24 hours and in the order they are received. You will receive a confirmation email once you’ve been registered, asking you to log onto CUNYfirst and double-check your schedule. Preregistration FAQs Who is eligible to preregister for English MA classes? All matriculated MA, MAT, and MS Ed students are eligible to preregister for courses as long as they have an active CUNYfirst account and are in good academic standing. If your GPA has fallen below 3.0 or if you’re carrying incompletes on your record from a previous semester, you should seek advising with one of the Directors of Graduate Studies, Bill Orchard or Hillary Miller, before trying to preregister. Accelerated English BA/MA students who will still be undergraduates in Spring 2024 can also pre-register but must schedule an in-person or virtual appointment with one of the directors of graduate studies. Accelerated students who are planning to graduate with their BAs in Fall 2023 semester will not yet be able to register for fall graduate courses. Only once their BA graduation has been approved and their status in the English MA program has officially been activated on CUNYfirst can they then register for their Spring 2024 MA courses. This will likely occur in late November. Please contact the Directors of Graduate Studies with any questions or for advising. If you have any holds on your CUNYfirst account for any reason, however unwarranted, CUNYfirst will not allow you to be registered for classes. Please check your account before the start of the preregistration period and make sure that any holds have been resolved. Non-matriculated/non-degree students are not eligible to preregister and must wait to register themselves during their registration appointment period on CUNYfirst. Can I take a course with the same number twice for credit? Some courses may be repeated for credit as long as the specific course topics and texts are substantially different. This term, the classes that can be repeated for credit are: 724 and 742. ENGL 781 (Special Seminars) may also be repeated for credit, as long as the specific course topics and texts are substantially different. ENGL 636, 643, 644, 701, and 733 cannot be repeated for credit. What are my English course requirements? For MA students (30 credits): * ENGL 701 * ENGL 636 * 7 open electives (any English graduate class offered at the 600 or 700 level, excluding ENGL 751–763, which are reserved for MFA students) * ENGL 791 (thesis essay) For Accelerated BA/MA students (up to 9 credits; or up to 6 credits if in the English Honors Seminar): * ENGL 701 * ENGL 636 * 1 elective (any English graduate class offered at the 600 or 700 level, excluding ENGL 751–763, which are reserved for MFA students) For MAT students (9 credits): • 1 pre-1900 elective * 1 open elective (any English graduate class offered at the 600 or 700 level, excluding the creative writing workshops and craft classes, ENGL 751–763, which are reserved for MFA students) * ENGL 781 For MS Ed students (15 credits): * ENGL 702 (currently only offered in spring semesters) or ENGL 703 * 2 pre-1900 electives * 1 open elective (any English graduate class offered at the 600 or 700 level, excluding the creative writing workshops and craft classes, ENGL 751–763, which are reserved for MFA students) * ENGL 781 What if the class that I want is full when I pre-register? You can request to be placed on a wait list. Wait listed students will be able to register for the class when a space becomes available. In past semesters, we have been able to accommodate almost all students who are on wait lists. To be placed on a wait list, contact Bill or Hillary (not the instructor). For MAT and MS Ed students, what courses fulfill the pre-1900 requirement? In Spring 2023, English 724 and 742 satisfy the pre-1900 requirement. Can I preregister for ENGL 791, the thesis course, or ENGL 795, the independent study course? English 791 and English 795 require additional advising and paperwork, so these are not courses for which you can preregister. The Directors of Graduate Studies will announce more information about how to sign up for these courses after the preregistration period has ended. Can I pre-register for summer courses? Registration for summer courses begins on October 30. You will be able to register on CUNYfirst. We have attached the course descriptions to this message.

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[EnglishMA] October English MA Program Message
by William Orchard 18 Oct '23

18 Oct '23

Dear Graduate Students, We hope your semesters are going well and that you are enjoying the cooler temperatures of autumn. This message contains some announcements about program deadlines, English department events, and some other opportunities. PROGRAM ANNOUNCEMENTS Graduation If you plan to graduate this semester, please apply graduation by November 1. If you don’t do this, you won’t be able to graduate until the Spring and will have to pay a $250 dollar fee to do it. Pre-Registration Pre-registration will begin next week on October 25. We’ll send out course descriptions and instructions for this on Monday. You’ll also be able to pre-register for summer classes. We will offer the following classes this summer: Summer Session I (June/ 4-week) * English 719/ Medieval Literature (On Violence in Medieval Literature), Edward Currie, online asynchronous * English 781/ Special Seminar (On Visions of Tragedy in American Drama), Rhoda Sirlin, MTWTh 6:45 pm to 8:25 pm, online synchronous Summer Session II (July/ 6-week) * English 721, 17th Century Literature (Milton), Richard Marotta, MW 600 to 805 pm, hybrid * English 728, Late 19th/ Early 20th Century American Lit (19th C. American Poetry), James Richie, TTh 600-805 pm, online synchronous New: Accelerated BA/ MA Advising If you are an accelerated BA/MA student who is still an undergraduate, we’re asking that you schedule a short meeting with Hillary or me before registering for any Spring graduate courses. These are really to check in, see how things are going, and to make sure that you are clear about how the program functions. (If you don’t plan to register for graduate classes in the Spring, you don’t need to schedule a meeting with us). On-Line Classes We’ve had a few instructors mention that some students don’t turn on their cameras for online graduate seminars. While we can’t compel you to turn on cameras, there is an expectation of greater participation in graduate seminars, which are much smaller than undergraduate classes. Please try to turn on your cameras as often as possible, and, if you can’t, communicate this to the instructor and figure out what other ways you can contribute to the class discussion. MA Advising Worksheet Attached to this message is an MA advising worksheet for your reference. You can use this to track your progress through the degree. It’s also available on the English department website. UPCOMING EVENTS PhD Open House: The English Ph.D. program at the CUNY Graduate is holding a virtual open house for prospective graduate students. Whether or not you plan to apply to the Grad Center’s program, this is a good event for becoming better informed about the Ph.D. application process. The Open House is online this Friday, October 20 at 4 pm. Register for the Open House at this link: tinyurl.com/yhm2ubjj<http://tinyurl.com/yhm2ubjj> Creative Nonfiction Now: Tonight, October 18, at 7 pm, there will be a roundtable discussion about creative nonfiction, featuring the writers Bridgett Davis, Carina del Valle Schorske, and Cutter Wood and moderated by QC’s own Francesca Hyatt. It will take place in person at the Godwin Ternbach Museum and virtually. To register for the virtual meeting, follow this link<https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_K7r5NalnQk6yF6BYBp1u-g#/>. Workshop: What is Mental Health? A Workshop on Student Un/Wellness? 12-1:30 pm on Thursday, October 19 in the Student Union First Floor (Faculty and Staff Club), with Dr. Mimi Khuc. Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-is-mental-health-a-workshop-on-student-un… OPPORTUNITIES CUNY Ethics and Morality Essay Contest is now accepting submissions, the deadline is set for Monday, October 30, 2023. More info and updated form and poster can be found at https://aaari.info/2023ethics/ . Sponsored by the Asian American/ Asian Research Initiative. There are three categories, with the top prize in each being $1000. Chamberlain Award for Writing Women’s Lives: A $3000 grant to fund research on a woman writer during the 2024 calendar year. The award is open to MA students and is well suited for someone who is planning to write about a woman writer for their thesis project. More information at: https://womenwritingwomenslives.org/2023-2024-call-for-applications-closed/ We will be in touch soon with information about pre-registration. As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach to Hillary or me at MAEnglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:MAEnglish@qc.cuny.edu>. Best, Bill

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[EnglishMA] QC English MA Program: Fall 2023 Announcements
by William Orchard 24 Aug '23

24 Aug '23

Hello all, Welcome back! The academic year officially begins tomorrow (which means today is the last day to drop with a 100% refund), but MA classes don’t start until Monday, August 28. Below, you’ll find announcements about advising, a list of classes that still have open spaces, and important dates and resources for the term. As always, feel free to contact me or Hillary if you have any questions or concerns. Wishing you a happy start to the fall semester! Best, Bill QC English MA Program Fall 2023 Announcements Academic Calendar The Fall 2023 semester officially begins on Friday, August 25. You can find the CUNY Academic Calendar with important dates and deadlines at https://www.cuny.edu/academics/academic-calendars/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cuny.edu_academics…>. You can find the QC-specific calendar at https://www.qc.cuny.edu/communications/calendar-page/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.qc.cuny.edu_commun…>. Important dates to keep in mind: * The last day to drop classes for a 100% tuition refund is Thursday, August 24. The last day to add classes is Wednesday, August 31. * There are no classes scheduled on Monday, September 4 (Labor Day); Monday, September 25 (Yom Kippur); Monday, October 9 (Indigenous People’s Day/Italian Heritage Day); and Thursday, November 24–Sunday, November 27 (Thanksgiving). * Tuesday, October 10 follows a Monday schedule. * For students planning to graduate Fall 2023, the deadline to file for graduation via your CUNYfirst Student Center is November 1. * The last day of classes is Tuesday, December 11, and the last day to drop a course with a W grade is Tuesday, December 11. The Fall 2023 semester officially ends on Wednesday, December 20. Fall 2023 Advising For important info about our program and its policies and procedures, please consult the most recent English MA Handbook. We will be available for advising both virtually via email and Zoom, as well as in-person. If you have any questions, need advising, or want to make an appointment, please email us. Prof. William Orchard, Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Email: william.orchard(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:william.orchard@qc.cuny.edu> Faculty Office: Klapper Hall 604 Fall 2023 office hours: Tue 3:00–4:00pm (in-person), Wed 5:00–6:00pm (via Zoom), and by appointment Prof. Hillary Miller, Assistant Director of Graduate Studies Email: hillary.miller(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:hillary.miller@qc.cuny.edu> Office: Klapper Hall 707 Fall 2023 office hours: in-person Wednesday 2:00–4:00pm and by appointment. You can also contact us by emailing MAEnglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:MAEnglish@qc.cuny.edu>. For general inquiries not specific to the MA program (e.g., for faculty contact info), please consult the English Department website at https://qcenglish.commons.gc.cuny.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__qcenglish.commons.gc.c…> or contact the English Department Office (english(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:english@qc.cuny.edu>, 718-997-4600). Please be sure to check your QC email regularly (and also add any other primary email addresses to your CUNYfirst account), as the College and your professors may be communicating with you that way. Check (and Double-Check) Your Schedule Before the semester begins, please take a moment to log-in to your CUNYfirst 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 before the semester begins. English MA courses will continue to be taught in-person, hybrid, or fully online. When you check your schedule, please also double-check the instruction modes for your courses. If you’re taking an in-person course, please confirm your classroom location the day of your first meeting, as classrooms can sometimes be changed at the last minute. If you’re taking a hybrid or fully online course, your professor should communicate how/where to join their class. If you don’t hear from them by the first day of the semester, please email them directly to request this info. Faculty contact info and office hours can be found at https://qcenglish.commons.gc.cuny.edu/people/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__qcenglish.commons.gc.c…>. Adding a Course If you are looking to add a fall course, there are open seats still available in ENGL 636, 681, 701, 726, and both sections of 781. Please review the updated course descriptions <https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vTD3leclAaWY6-uY51xHKszKvYsIEus…> . To add into these classes, please contact us at MAEnglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:MAEnglish@qc.cuny.edu>. QC Hub The QC Hub is a centralized office with staff from the Registrar, the Bursar, Financial Aid, etc., and is the easiest way to get any financial or registration problems resolved and your bureaucratic questions answered. You can make a virtual appointment with them via the QC Navigate app (https://qc-cuny.navigate.eab.com/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__qc-2Dcuny.navigate.eab…>, using your CUNY Login<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cuny.edu_cuny-2Dlo…>) or email them at QCHub(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:QCHub@qc.cuny.edu>. For more info and their hours, see https://www.qc.cuny.edu/qchub/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.qc.cuny.edu_qchub_…>. Please note that, unfortunately, the QC Hub is understaffed and can get overwhelmed. If you contact the QC Hub and don’t get a response within a week or two, please let us know so we can help follow up. Information Technology Services (ITS) For help with online account or tech issues, contact ITS (https://www.qc.cuny.edu/its/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.qc.cuny.edu_its_&d…>). You can try live chat support<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__chat.qc.cuny.edu_UserF…> (Mon–Thu 9am–10pm; Fri 9am–5pm), call them at 718-997-4444 (Mon–Fri 9am–5pm), email support(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:support@qc.cuny.edu>, or submit a ticket online<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__support.qc.cuny.edu_su…>. You can also check their knowledge base for potential solutions to common issues<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__support.qc.cuny.edu_su…>. QCard The QCard is your official QC student ID, and you will need it to gain access to and 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/its/qcard/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.qc.cuny.edu_its_qc…>. Rosenthal Library You will need to tap in with your QCard to access the Rosenthal Library building. There are study areas located throughout the library, including Zoom Rooms and Group Study Rooms<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__library.qc.cuny.edu_se…> on levels 4 and 5. Visit their website (https://library.qc.cuny.edu/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__library.qc.cuny.edu_&d…>) for their hours and for help with your research (https://library.qc.cuny.edu/services/research/ask-us/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__library.qc.cuny.edu_se…>). Our librarian, Prof. Leila Walker<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__library.qc.cuny.edu_pr…>, can also help you with any research-related questions; you can email her at leila.walker(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:leila.walker@qc.cuny.edu>. Counseling Services Being a grad student can be really stressful. For free and confidential mental health services, check out QC’s Counseling Services (https://www.qc.cuny.edu/cs/<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.qc.cuny.edu_cs_&d=…>). You can call them at 718-997-5420 or email CounselingServices(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:CounselingServices@qc.cuny.edu> to make an appointment. Learn more about CUNY mental health services at https://www.cuny.edu/current-students/student-affairs/student-services/coun…<https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.cuny.edu_current-2…>. And if you ever find yourself in crisis, you can also connect 24/7 with a trained crisis counselor by texting CUNY to 741741.

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[EnglishMA] July Message/ English MA Program
by William Orchard 14 Jul '23

14 Jul '23

Dear MA Students, I hope that your summers are going well. I’m writing with a few notices about things coming up in the fall. Please take a moment to review these announcements related to registration, upcoming events, and job opportunities. Registering for 791 (The Thesis Class) If you are planning to complete the thesis course in the fall, please remember that the deadline to submit the sign-up for this is August 4. If you are planning to do thesis essay in the fall and haven’t been in contact with us yet, please email maenglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:maenglish@qc.cuny.edu> so that we can schedule an appointment and help you get through that process. Waitlist for Closed Classes Several of our classes are closed right now, but we will begin moving students on the wait list into some of them in the coming weeks. If there’s a class that you couldn’t register for and would like to be placed on the wait list for, email us at maenglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:maenglish@qc.cuny.edu>. Conference The MA conference, which was originally planned for the Spring term, has been rescheduled for early November. The theme of the conference is “In Other Worlds,” and the call for papers will be recirculated in early August. We hope that you’ll present work that you completed for classes that you took in the last academic year. We are also interested in volunteers for the conference committee. If you are interested in participating in the selection of papers for the conference and in helping organize the day, fill out the following form<https://forms.gle/co2Sci7nPnPcqxkX8>. Writing Center Tutors The Writing Center<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/wc/> and the Queens College AANAPISI Project<https://qcap.commons.gc.cuny.edu/> (QCAP) are currently seeking writing tutors with a wide range of expertise for the next academic year. They are particularly interested in tutors specializing in tutoring multilingual writers. Tutors would work their hours in the Writing Center and tutor students from a variety of classes with a focus on multilingual students. They’re especially interested in tutors who are bilingual and/or have experience with Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bengali, Nepali, or Hindi. The compensation for these tutoring positions is $15.50-18.50/hr with an average of 10 hours a week. These hours will include tutoring and training. Please contact us at maenglish(a)qc.cuny.edu<mailto:maenglish@qc.cuny.edu> if you are interested in applying for one of these opportunities. The Deadline for applications is July 28. Center for Career Engagement and Resources The Center for Career Engagement and Resources<https://www.qc.cuny.edu/academics/cei/> is a resource available to students in the MA Program. They are located in Frese Hall 213 (Frese Hall faces the entrance to Klapper, if you enter on the level with the museum.). Among other things, the Center provides information on job and internship opportunities, resources on career development, and workshops to develop your job materials. We hope you enjoy the rest of the summer. Please feel free to reach to Professor Miller or me if you have any questions about the program or the upcoming term. Best, Bill

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