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