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College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School
A&S | Maxwell Virtual Sample Class: Travel in Time to Medieval Italy
In this sample class you'll meet Professor Anne Leone, who is a published author and professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Professor Leone's virtual class discussion will mimic her medieval Italian literature and culture courses for undergraduate students at Syracuse. You'll consider texts and images from medieval times to understand the past and connect it to the present.
Monday, December 2, 2024 6 - 7 p.m. ET Register Now
A&S | Maxwell Virtual Sample Class: Travel in Time to Medieval Italy
In this sample class you'll meet Professor Anne Leone, who is a published author and professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Linguistics. Professor Leone's virtual class discussion will mimic her medieval Italian literature and culture courses for undergraduate students at Syracuse. You'll consider texts and images from medieval times to understand the past and connect it to the present.
Monday, December 2, 2024 at 7 - 8 p.m. ET Register Now
A&S | Maxwell Virtual Sample Class: Neuroscience in Action: Exploring the Brain Through Dissection
This class, led by Dr. Lauren Mavica, Associate Teaching Professor of Neuroscience, is tailored for beginners eager to explore the anatomy of the brain. You’ll investigate its structures through a sheep brain dissection demonstration. The brain is the most complex and fascinating organ in an animal’s body, serving as the source of all actions, emotions, and instincts. Composed of billions of nerve cells that send and receive information, the brain acts as the coordinating center for sensation and action, orchestrating the smooth functioning of all bodily systems and organs. By following along during a sheep brain dissection, you’ll gain insights into the organization and function of various brain regions, including the cerebral cortex, hippocampus, cerebellum, and brainstem. Additionally, we’ll explore the impact of traumatic brain injury and neurological disorders, and discuss how these conditions disrupt normal brain function and alter behavior.
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 7 - 8 p.m. ET Register Now
A&S | Maxwell Virtual Sample Class: Creative Writing 101
Join a virtual creative writing classroom with Syracuse professors Matt Grzecki and Sarah Harwell. This class will use examples from contemporary poets and fiction writers to help inspire and generate new work. You will learn techniques of evocative, compelling writing to discover what you want to say, to surprise yourself and your readers, and to make your readers feel and think a little more deeply. While we imagine some of you have been practicing your creative writing for some time, no past experience with creative writing is necessary - all levels are welcome!
Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6 - 7 p.m. ET Register Now
David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics
Human Dynamics and Family Studies (HDFS) Virtual Sample Class: Health and Health Care in the U.S.
How does medical stress impact development as adults age? Please join Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) professor Catherine Garcia, PhD, CPG as she shares sample curriculum on this topic. This lecture considers whether the increase in life expectancy means more years of poor health or more active years. Part of the answer depends on an individual's race, gender, and social class, as well as lifestyle practices such as smoking, drinking, and exercise.
This will be an exciting and interactive session, so please come prepared to participate in this event. We look forward to seeing you!
Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 7:00 PM until 8:00 PM ET Register Now
David B. Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics | S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Explore Esports: Virtual Class on Careers in Gaming
Are you passionate about gaming and curious about how Esports is shaping the future? Join us for an exclusive virtual Esports class on Tuesday, December 10, at 8 p.m. EST, where we’ll dive into what the Esports Communications and Management major has to offer!
Taught by one of our Esports faculty members, you’ll explore:
- Esports and the Media Revolution: How Esports is transforming the media and business landscape.
- Career Opportunities in Esports: From marketing to production, discover the diverse paths available in this growing industry.
- The Business of Esports: Learn how the influx of money into Esports is creating a demand for skilled and trained professionals.
This is a must-attend event for any high school student looking to turn their passion for gaming into a potential career.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 8:00 PM until 9:00 PM ET Register Now
S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications
Newhouse Virtual Sample Class: Planning for Music Industry Success
Join the Newhouse School's Professor Bill Werde, director of our Bandier Program for the Recording and Entertainment Industries for a virtual classroom experience for prospective students, called: Planning for Music Industry Success. This interactive session is modeled after the Bandier Program's famed capstone class experience, in which students build their own real-world, monetized business. This session is for anyone who has ever wanted to be better at accomplishing their goals, whatever those goals may be. The secret to your success may well be different—and more attainable—than you anticipate.
Professor Werde previously ran Billboard, currently publishes a free, well-read industry email called Full Rate No Cap, and believes the best learning comes when students are thinking, experiencing and speaking for themselves. Come challenge your notions of what goes on in the modern music industry!
Hope you'll join in for this one hour session.
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 8:00 PM until 9:00 PM Register Now