We look forward to welcoming everyone to Plaza College in two weeks! It is easy to find your way here by subway, LIRR, or car. From Manhattan, the E or F express train stops directly in front of the college at Union Turnpike - Kew Gardens. For detailed directions, please see below.

From Penn Station to Plaza College by subway:
Take the Uptown/Queens E train from Penn Station toward Jamaica Center
Exit at the Union Turnpike - Kew Gardens stop
Walk toward the back of the train and exit on the north side of Queens Blvd.

From Penn Station to Hilton Garden Inn by subway: 
Take the Uptown/Queens E train from Penn Station toward Jamaica Center
Exit at the Queens Plaza stop
Walk toward the front of the train and exit on the north side of Queens Blvd.

From Hilton Garden Inn to Plaza College by subway:
Take the Queens-bound E train from Queens Plaza toward Jamaica Center
Exit at the Union Turnpike - Kew Gardens stop
Walk toward the back of the train and exit on the north side of Queens Blvd.
 
To Plaza College by Long Island Railroad:
Take the LIRR from either direction to Kew Gardens
Plaza College is approximately 5 minutes by car service or 12 minutes walking to 118-33 Queens Blvd., Forest Hills, NY 11375
 
Parking Information:
There is metered parking on 78th Crescent and other nearby streets using muni-meters or the “Park NYC” app. There is also a parking lot on 78th Crescent open Friday until 11 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
            $15 – Enter before 9 a.m. and leave by 7 p.m.
            $19 – Four-hour rate after 9 a.m.
            $23 – Full-day rate after 9 a.m.
            $10 – Extra charge for oversized vehicles

The 2018 NYCEA conference is just three weeks away, and there is so much planned! Preview the conference program on the Fall 2018 Conference page now. Also, learn more about our incredible keynote speaker, Jonathan Zimmerman, by reading one of his articles from The Atlantic here.

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Wednesday is the last day to book a room at the group rate. If you still need to make a reservation for Friday and/or Saturday night  at the Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City, visit this link: http://group.hiltongardeninn.com/NYCEAConference.

All graduate students presenting at the conference are eligible to enter the competition for best grad student paper! The winning essay will be announced on Saturday at the conference, and the winner will receive $200.

​In order to enter, send your final paper to lbutchy@plazacollege.edu by Monday, October 8. All submissions are judged anonymously by a committee.

​The 2018 NYCEA fall conference is quickly approaching, so register now to join us in October. Please visit https://www.nycea.org/store/c1/Featured_Products.html to sign up and confirm your attendance. In addition to the panels on Saturday, we are hosting a reception and Artists Café on Friday evening, and we hope that you will join us to meet your fellow attendees.
 
With the theme Embedding English: Literature and Writing in Every Field, this meeting promises a wide variety of presentations to interest everyone. The conference will take place on Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20, at Plaza College in Queens, New York. The location is easily accessible in New York City by Amtrak, MetroNorth, LIRR, subway, and car.
 
We have reserved a block of hotel rooms (available Friday and/or Saturday night) at the Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City. Visit this link to reserve with our group rate: http://group.hiltongardeninn.com/NYCEAConference
 
If you have any questions, please e-mail NewYorkCEA@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you in October!

The deadline to submit a proposal for the New York College English Association's 2018 conference has been extended to August 27. If you haven't already sent a proposal, consider joining us in New York City in October!
 
This year's topic - Literature and Writing in Every Field - explores the intersection of English with other majors, fields, and disciplines. Proposals are welcomed to examine the influence of literature and writing in any area, so please share the CFP with your colleagues in the English department and beyond. If you have any questions, contact Conference Chair Laura Butchy at lbutchy@plazacollege.edu.

​NYCEA is pleased to announce that the keynote speaker for the 2018 conference will be Jonathan Zimmerman, Professor of History of Education at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education. Dr. Zimmerman will speak during the conference luncheon on Saturday, October 20. 

As described in his official bio, "A former Peace Corps volunteer and public school social studies teacher, Dr. Zimmerman holds a Ph.D. in history from the Johns Hopkins University. His scholarship has focused broadly on the ways that different peoples have imagined and debated education across time and space. He has authored books about sex and alcohol education, history and religion in the curriculum, Americans who taught overseas, and historical memory in public schooling. His most recent work examines campus politics in the United States, including controversies over diversity, sexual assault, and 'political correctness.'" To read more about Zimmerman, click here!

The Fall 2018 New York State College English Association Conference will take place October 19-20 at Plaza College in Forest Hills, NY. Visit the conference page to find out how to submit a proposal or conference registration to attend!

The 2018 NYCEA conference theme is Embedding English: Literature and Writing in Every Field, which provides a great opportunity for professors and graduate students with a wide range of interests from a variety of disciplines to participate. The conference will take place on Friday, October 19, and Saturday, October 20 at Plaza College in Queens, New York. The location is easily accessible in New York City by Amtrak, MetroNorth, LIRR, subway, and car, so we hope you will plan to join us.
 
This year’s NYCEA conference will explore the intersection of English with other majors, fields, and disciplines. How does literature connect with different fields? How is writing essential to other majors? In what ways can literature and writing improve the work of students and professionals in all disciplines?
 
Proposals are welcomed to examine the influence of literature and writing within various fields, helping to enrich every aspect of our culture and society. Submissions are welcome from professors in any discipline and from any location.
 
Please send 250 word abstracts to NewYorkCEA@gmail.com.
The abstract deadline is August 1, 2018.
Contact us at NewYorkCEA@gmail.com with questions!
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