Hi all, Hope everyone had a great spring break! Just reminding you again of the busy week ahead. If you haven't already RSVPed for the *ENGL 791 workshop* tomorrow but are planning to write your thesis essay and graduate in the fall, please see below and email me ASAP. And please do plan on coming through the *MA conference* on Wednesday! In between all the free coffee and snacks and lunch and reception, you'll have the chance to hear from your peers about their research and also attend an exciting keynote on “The Art of Overanalyzing.” See below and the conference website at http://pursuitofpleasure.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/. Best, Caroline and Bill ---------- Forwarded message --------- Dear Graduate Students, A couple reminders re: a very busy next week: *ENGL 791 in Fall 2019* If you're planning to register for ENGL 791 and write your thesis essay in Fall 2019, please join us for a workshop on *Monday, April 29, at 5:30pm*. We'll discuss the logistics and requirements for the thesis essay <http://english.qc.cuny.edu/graduate-programs/ma-in-english/ma-thesis/>, including how to sign up for ENGL 791, writing an effective proposal, finding an advisor and second reader, etc. If you haven't already, please email me ASAP to *RSVP*. Even if you're unable to make it, please let me know so we can chat about the process via email or in person. *MA Conference* A reminder that our 6th annual English Graduate Conference, "THE PURSUIT OF PLEASURE, is next *Wednesday, May 1, from 9:30am-6:30pm*, just across the quad in Remsen Hall 017! Check out the conference website for the full schedule and other info: http://pursuitofpleasure.qwriting.qc.cuny.edu/. Please come support your brilliant peers as they present their work and for Corey McEleney's exciting keynote, “The Art of Overanalyzing,” at 4:30pm. There will be free coffee, lunch, and a reception to follow the keynote. [image: pursuit ofpleasure.png] Please note that my regular office hours on Wednesday the 1st are canceled, but you can find me at the conference all day! Hope you're enjoying a restful (and/or productive) spring break! Best, Caroline -- Caroline Kyungah Hong Associate Professor of English Director of Graduate Studies (English MA) Queens College, CUNY 65-30 Kissena Blvd. Klapper Hall 604 Queens, NY 11367-1597 caroline.hong@qc.cuny.edu
