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These classes are based on real courses taught at Syracuse University and are open to all prospective students, no matter your desired academic program.
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School of Architecture
November 12
7-8 p.m. ET
Sample class title: Portfolio Development Workshop
Sample class description: Curious how to compile a portfolio for admission to the Syracuse University B.Arch. program? Join us for a portfolio development workshop School of Architecture Faculty. We will provide insight on developing your portfolio in a manner that best showcases your creativity, curiosity, and spatial ability.
Sample class registration link: Syracuse Architecture - Virtual Portfolio Development Workshop
College of Arts and Sciences | Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs
November 3
8-9 p.m. ET
Sample class title: How To Build A Career From Your Interest in Statistics
Sample class description: Join Professor Thomas John online for a sample class that will mirror how he teaches A&S | Maxwell students on campus.
Many students recognize that careers like data science and sports analytics rely on math and statistics—but those are just the tip of the iceberg. This presentation reveals a wide range of professions where advanced quantitative skills are not just helpful—they're essential. From market research and political science to epidemiology and computer graphics animation for movies and games, we’ll explore how rigorous math and stats training quietly power some of the most impactful and creative careers out there.
Sample class registration link: Sample Class: How To Build a Career From Your Interest in Statistics (Virtual)
November 4
7-8 p.m. ET
Sample class title: How To Identify And Combat Financial Crime
Sample class description: Join Professor Kristen Patel online for a sample class that will mirror how he teaches A&S | Maxwell students on campus.
Professor Patel was once an undergraduate student at the Maxwell School, and she worked for the CIA for many years after that, before returning to Maxwell as a professor. During this sample class, you'll learn and talk about financial crime. You'll understand how people from a wide array of fields--including data science, language, national security--must collaborate to both understand and prevent financial crime. Importantly, you'll walk away with tips and tricks that will help ensure you don't become a victim of financial crime yourself!
Sample class registration link: Sample Class: How to Identify and Combat Financial Crime (Virtual)
November 4
8-9 p.m. ET
Sample class title: How to Tell Stories With Maps
Sample class description: Join Professor Meghan Kelly online for a sample class that will mirror how she teaches A&S | Maxwell students on campus.
Maps and stories go hand-in-hand. Maps are being used now more than ever in news media to visualize important stories of our time like climate change impacts, public health policies, political polarization, racial injustice and social movements, etc. In this sample class, you will develop a storytelling toolkit that can be used to map a story of your choosing.
Sample class registration link: Sample Class: How To Tell Stories With Maps (Virtual)
November 10
7-8 p.m. ET
Sample class title: How To Manage Your Screen Time - And Why You Should Care In The First Place
Sample class description: Join Professor Matt Mulvaney online for a sample class that will mirror how he teaches A&S | Maxwell students on campus.
Professor Mulvaney is keenly interested in human development and family science—the scientific study of individuals and families. Screen time is a popular topic of conversation in his field, and during this class he'll share those insights with you. You'll look at data and develop a more informed opinion about screen time and its impact on your life.
Sample class registration link: Sample Class: How to Manage Your Screen Time, and Why You Should Care in the First Place (Virtual)
November 11
8-9 p.m. ET
Sample class title: How To Change The World
Sample class description: Join Professor Brian Konkol online for a sample class that will mirror how he teaches A&S | Maxwell students on campus.
Professor Konkol is also Vice President and Dean of Hendricks Chapel, which hosts 26 student-led religious and spiritual groups and over 2,000 programs for over 1 million annual attendees. He is responsible for guiding, nurturing, and enhancing religious, spiritual, moral, and ethical life at the University and across its extended community. During this class you'll both learn from Professor Konkol and understand what he, in turn, has learned from Syracuse students.
Sample class registration link: Sample Class: How To Change the World (Virtual)
College of Engineering and Computer Science
November 4
7-8 p.m. ET
Sample class title: Case Studies Of A Chemical Engineer
Sample class description: Step into the shoes of a chemical engineer and explore how math, chemistry, and biology come together to solve real-world challenges. Through engaging, interactive activities, you’ll experience the excitement of designing innovative solutions in a range of industries from renewable energy to biotechnology and pharmaceuticals. Discover the opportunities this dynamic field offers and see how you can make a meaningful impact on people’s lives. The professor will be Dr. Andrea Joseph, Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical and Chemical Engineering. We will encourage you to enable your audio and video to engage with us and ask questions.
Sample class registration link: Case Studies of a Chemical Engineer [Virtual Sample Class]
November 6
7-8 p.m. ET
Sample class title: The Materials That Build Our World: From Civil Engineering Classics to 3D Printing Houses and Living Materials
Sample class description: No description available
Sample class registration: The Materials That Build Our World: From Civil Engineering Classics to 3D Printing Houses and Living Materials [Virtual Sample Class]
November 13
7-8 p.m. ET
Sample class title: Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Capstone
Sample class description: After graduating from Syracuse University, entering industry requires a skill set that goes beyond coursework, it’s about applying what you’ve learned to real-world situations. In this class, Professor Deyhim will share insights and provide specific examples from industry-sponsored capstone projects. You’ll explore the full design process, including optimization and risk management, while working on projects that mirror real engineering challenges. Students collaborate directly with leading companies such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Eaton, NASA, Carrier, DuPont, Corning, L3Harris, and many others to design, prototype, test, and deliver practical solutions.
The professor will be Alexander Deyhim from Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. Following the class portion, Professor Deyhim will be available to answer questions. We also encourage you to enable your audio and video to engage with us and ask questions.
Sample class registration link: Mechanical Engineering Senior Design Capstone [Virtual Sample Class]
School of Information Studies
November 6
8-9 p.m. ET
Sample class title: AI and Work
Sample class description: How is artificial intelligence transforming the way we work, and what does that mean for your future career? In this interactive session, Professor Steve Sawyer will guide you through emerging trends in the workplace as AI-enabled systems become more powerful, common, and deeply embedded in everyday work. Together, you will explore what is happening in today’s organizations, consider what new possibilities are on the horizon, and reflect on how to best prepare for a rapidly evolving world of work.
About Professor Sawyer
Steve Sawyer is a Professor in the School of Information Studies at Syracuse University and a leading scholar in the field of social and organizational informatics. His research focuses on how people collaborate, how technology reshapes teamwork, and how work itself changes as new tools are introduced. Through field-based studies of software developers, scientists, technologists, and other information-intensive professionals, Professor Sawyer brings real-world insights into the classroom, helping students connect cutting-edge research with practical career preparation.
Sample class registration link: Tomorrow’s Jobs: AI and Work (Virtual Sample Class)
November 13
8-9 p.m. ET
Sample class title: Innovating the Orange Experience
Sample class description: Syracuse University is embracing the power of digital transformation and artificial intelligence to reimagine the student experience and enhance campus life in every dimension. From streamlining academic resources and elevating classroom learning to creating smarter, more connected communities, Syracuse is leading with innovation.
Recently, Syracuse became one of the first universities in the U.S. to provide campuswide access to Claude for Education, Anthropic’s AI platform tailored for academic settings. This groundbreaking initiative ensures all students, faculty, and staff can use AI tools that support research, streamline administrative work, and foster creative projects, while maintaining privacy and academic integrity.
Join us for this exclusive session to hear directly from Syracuse University’s Chief Digital Officer, who is leading this transformative journey, and discover how the iSchool is central to preparing the next generation of digital leaders.
Meet the Speaker
Jeffrey Rubin
Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer
Professor of Practice, School of Information Studies (iSchool)
Jeffrey Rubin is Syracuse University’s inaugural Senior Vice President for Digital Transformation and Chief Digital Officer, and a Professor of Practice in the iSchool. In this role, he oversees the Information Technology Services team and leads the University’s digital transformation efforts, focusing on digital innovation, data strategy, and the integration of artificial intelligence in higher education.
Rubin began at Syracuse as an undergraduate in 1991 and has been an iSchool faculty member since 1996. He teaches over 500 students annually and is also the founder of SIDEARM Sports, which became the nation’s leading digital fan engagement platform for college athletics. After its acquisition by Learfield in 2014, Rubin served as Executive Vice President of Digital, leading over 200 employees and expanding SIDEARM to serve more than 95% of NCAA Division I institutions.
Today, Rubin guides Syracuse University’s vision for digital transformation, ensuring that campus life is smarter, more connected, and more innovative for the Orange community.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see how Syracuse University is blending innovation, AI, and scholarship to shape the future of higher education!
Sample class registration link: Innovating the Orange Experience: How SU is Using Technology & AI to Shape the Future
Falk College of Sport
November 3
7-8 p.m. ET
Sample class title: The Economics and Finance of Sports Betting and Daily Fantasy – An Analytical Approach
Sample class description: This lecture explores the legalization of sports betting and daily fantasy in the US and investigates the concepts of market efficiency as it relates to pricing in both market places. The audience will explore the analytics behind concepts such as behavioral biases including the hot hand, recency bias, and other factors playing a role in bettor and sportsbook decisions.
Sample class registration link: The Economics and Finance of Sports Betting and Daily Fantasy-An Analytical Approach
November 5
7-8 p.m. ET
Sample class title: Esports: Transforming Media, business, and Careers
Sample class description: This course explores the rapid growth of Esports and its impact on media and business. Students learn about the career opportunities within the industry, the increasing demand for skilled professionals, and the evolving role of Esports in the global marketplace. Join Esports professor Rubin Wright as he guides participants through this informative and exciting look at this emerging sector of the entertainment and sports industry.
This will be an exciting and interactive session, so please come prepared to participate in this event. We look forward to seeing you!
Sample class registration link: Esports: Transforming Media, Business, and Careers
November 13
7-8 p.m. ET
Sample class title: Changing the Game: A Discussion on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)
Sample class description: Please join Dave Meluni, professor in the Sport Management program at Falk College, for a discussion on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) in collegiate athletics. During this introduction to NIL we will take a look at how these historic changes have impacted today’s student athletes in areas such as the transfer portal, scholarships, branding opportunities and more! This will be an exciting and interactive session, so please come prepared to participate actively in this event. We look forward to hosting you!
Sample class registration link: Changing the Game: A Discussion on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)
Newhouse School of Public Communications
November 3
8-9 p.m. ET
Sample class title: The Business of Music: Fundamentals of How the Music Business Works
Sample class description: Join the Newhouse School's Professor Michelle Santosuosso, professor in our Bandier Program for the Recording and Entertainment Industries for a virtual classroom experience for prospective students, called: The Business of Music: Fundamentals of How the Music Business Works. This interactive session will break down key industry trends and familiarize you with the business behind your favorite artists.
Santosuosso has served as editor of HITS magazine, vice president of music programming at Dash Radio and vice president of artist relations at Napster, and founded D.O.M.E. Entertainment, a marketing company working with music artists and corporate brands.
Sample class registration link: Newhouse Virtual Sample Class: The Business of Music: Fundamentals of How the Music Business Works
School of Education
November 12
7-8 p.m. ET
Sample class title: Don't Be Fooled!: Equity & Inequity in American Schools
Sample class description: Join us for an eye-opening virtual event that delves into the critical issues of equity and inequality in American schools. This event is designed specifically to give high school students a sample of the challenges and disparities that exist in the education system. Highly interactive and led by one of the School of Education's premier faculty members, Dr. George Theoharis.
Sample class registration link: Don't Be Fooled!: Equity & Inequity in American Schools (Virtual Sample Class)