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Hyunsoo Kim
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Hyunsoo Kim
Candidate statement
PhD Candidate, University of Notre Dame
I have engaged with the Modernist Studies Association for the past four years, which has given me strong familiarity with the conference's intellectual culture, organizational structure, and priorities. As Graduate Student Representative, I would be eager to support these initiatives and contribute to discussions on how they can best serve students at different stages and from diverse institutional contexts.
As an international graduate student, I am aware that conferences can be difficult to navigate, and I am committed to supporting structures that enable broader participation from within and beyond the U.S. academic system. This commitment is reflected in my work in academic program development and coordination. I organize -- and this year co-chair -- the Queer Studies Symposium at the University of Notre Dame, coordinating speakers, collaborating with local institutions, and developing programs, including an art exhibition, to cultivate inclusive, pedagogically grounded scholarly spaces.
Having taught courses in Gender Studies, English literature, and writing, I bring the perspective of both student and instructor, which is essential to effective communication between the graduate student caucus and the MSA board. I look forward to contributing to MSA's efforts to foster an inclusive and supportive environment, facilitating meaningful connections and advocating for graduate students' needs.
I have engaged with the Modernist Studies Association for the past four years, which has given me strong familiarity with the conference's intellectual culture, organizational structure, and priorities. As Graduate Student Representative, I would be eager to support these initiatives and contribute to discussions on how they can best serve students at different stages and from diverse institutional contexts.
As an international graduate student, I am aware that conferences can be difficult to navigate, and I am committed to supporting structures that enable broader participation from within and beyond the U.S. academic system. This commitment is reflected in my work in academic program development and coordination. I organize -- and this year co-chair -- the Queer Studies Symposium at the University of Notre Dame, coordinating speakers, collaborating with local institutions, and developing programs, including an art exhibition, to cultivate inclusive, pedagogically grounded scholarly spaces.
Having taught courses in Gender Studies, English literature, and writing, I bring the perspective of both student and instructor, which is essential to effective communication between the graduate student caucus and the MSA board. I look forward to contributing to MSA's efforts to foster an inclusive and supportive environment, facilitating meaningful connections and advocating for graduate students' needs.
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