Dear Graduate Students, Hope the semester is treating you well so far! I'm emailing to announce the fall workshops for students working on their thesis essays, whether you're currently enrolled in ENGL 791 or finishing up an INC. We will be holding three workshops this semester: - *Wednesday, September 21*, 6:30-8:00pm, in Klapper 710 (upstairs lounge) - *Wednesday, October 26*, 6:30-8:00pm, room TBA - *Wednesday, November 30*, 6:30-8:00pm, room TBA These workshops will offer support and practical resources as you write and revise your thesis essays. You will have opportunities to get feedback on your works-in-progress, ask candid questions and share concerns, and receive guidance outside of meetings with your advisor. Though attendance is not mandatory, we strongly encourage you to come. Students in past semesters have found the workshops enormously helpful. At our first workshop in a couple weeks, we'll offer some helpful advice from faculty and answer your questions about this process. You'll also have the chance to introduce your topics to each other. Please bring with you* 3 copies of the first page of your draft *to share and workshop. If you don't yet have a drafted first page, please bring 3 copies of your proposal instead. Please RSVP via email (caroline.hong@qc.cuny.edu) to let me know if you're planning to come to this workshop, so we can plan materials and refreshments. Please let me know even if you're working on your thesis essay but can't make it to the workshop, so I can email you materials. And in the meantime, if you haven't already, you should meet with your advisor and make a plan for the semester. You should also work on finding a second reader if you still need to do that. Your advisors can give you suggestions, and we're also happy to make recommendations. Looking forward to hearing more about your projects! Best, Caroline and Bill -- Caroline Kyungah Hong, PhD Assistant 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