Tuesday, September 17, 2013

September Meeting Highlights


It’s already that time of year again, AGSE’s first meeting. We would like to welcome our new members and welcome back out returning friends! For those of you who could not join us, here are the highlights of what we discussed!

Upcoming Events:
  1. AGSE Booksale (Who doesn’t love selling and buying books? We just love feeding a bibliophile’s addiction!)
    September 17-19th, 10:30am- 3:30pm @ Jerome Breezeway (in between Jerome Richfield and Sierra Hall!)
  2. Bowling Night! (A night to relax and bowl away some of that mid-semester stress.) Brunswick Matador Bowl (Off Balboa and Nordhoff!)
    September 20th, 7-9pm. Download a flyer/ticket form here!
    Pre-sale tickets: $15 (You can buy tickets from any of the officers! And we’ll be selling tickets at the booksale!)
    Tickets at the Door: $18 Brings friends and family! All are welcome! :D
  3. Getting Personal (A personal statement workshop.) September 26th. 12:30pm-2pm. Just show up! J

Events later on in the semester:
  1.  How to Write an Abstract (It’s just like it sounds!) Let us know which professors you would be interested in having conduct the workshop! (Feel free to email ages with your suggestions!).
  2. AGSE Conference
            March 8th. Theme: Intersections  Keynote Speaker: Joseph Boone (USC, author of The Homoretics of Orientalism)CFPs should be out sometime during October, so keep an eye out for that. Also, we will be collecting abstracts sometime in December.

Information for you to know:
  1. If you haven’t done so, please remember to fill out a membership form! (Lifetime Membership is only $10! What a deal!)
  2.  Let us know if you’d like to be added on the AGSE blog as a tutor. (One of the many perks of being a member!)
  3.  Don’t forget to buy one of our super-adorable shirts! 







Monday, September 2, 2013

First Meeting of the Year & New Member Info!


Get back into the groove of things and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time! Join us on Friday, September 6 from 1-2pm in JR 319 for our first meeting of the school year! We'll be announcing some upcoming fundraisers and events, and we're excited to reconnect with everyone and meet new grad students and members, too! And the best part: free cupcakes (and love) for all! :)



Want to get involved in the English grad community at CSUN? Not only does it help boost your CV, but joining AGSE gives you the opportunity to meet others in the grad program and helps you stay connected in the academic community at large. Stay in-the-know about all of the wonderful activities, fundraisers, and events we have planned for the grad students this year -- fill out an application form and join AGSE today!


Already a member? Help spread the word and invite your friends to join!