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PREVIEW DAYS

VISIT THE
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Get a taste of life as a Stony Brook student during your February Break. Preview a class, take an academic tour, and learn about  the advantages of a Stony Brook education.

PREVIEW DAYS

College of Arts and Sciences Preview Days are offered to select admitted students. Each half-day program will allow you to experience the fun and excitement of life as a Stony Brook student. 
A different faculty-led class preview will be offered on each day. Students interested in any College of Arts and Sciences major are welcomed on any day! Please RSVP below.


February 17-21, 2020
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Admissions Welcome Center
Administration Building, 1st Level
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

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If you require a disability-related accommodation, please call 631-632-6868.

 

 

Daily Schedule

Start Time

Program

1:30 PM

College of Arts and Sciences Information Session (30 minutes)
Learn about the advantages of our College of Arts and Sciences.

2:00 PM

Academic Building Tour (45 minutes)
Great opportunity to see our state-of-the-art facilities. Note: this tour will not include residence or dining halls.

3:00 PM

Faculty-led Class Previews (45 minutes)
Students Only

3:00 PM

Parent Q&A (45 minutes)
Staff will be available to answer all of your questions.

4:00 PM

Program Concludes
Optional: One-on-one meeting with a financial aid advisor (until 4:30 PM).

  

Make it a Full Day

Register for our 10:15 AM information session and full campus tour (including residential halls) separately.

 

The 10:15 am program will conclude at approximately 12:15 pm. There are several dining facilities located closeby for a quick lunch, including Jasmine (located in the Charles B. Wang Center) and the Administration Building Food Cart (located on the 2nd level), which offers soups, sandwiches, and salads.

 

 

CLASS PREVIEWS

 

philosophy

The Very Human History of Computing

Monday, Feburary 17

Elyse Graham, English Department

"Computer" used to be a job title that belonged to humans. This lecture examines the history of computing until mechanical devices began to take over the work of human computers -- that is, until the late 19th century. The work of human computers lives on in the codes and architectures of digital computers today: everything has a history, and that history helps to explain how things work.

The Very Human History of ComputingMonday, Feburary 17Elyse Graham, English Department"Computer" used to be a job title that belonged to humans. This lecture examines the history of computing until mechanical devices began to take over the work of human computers -- that is, until the late 19th century. The work of human computers lives on in the codes and architectures of digital computers today: everything has a history, and that history helps to explain how things work.... Register
science fiction

The Dystopian Imagination (Or Why Nightmares Matter)

Tuesday, Feburary 18

Nerissa Balce, Asian & Asian-American Studies

In dystopian stories, the nightmarish world is both familiar and frightening. Dystopia uses the language of the fantastic, science fiction, enchantment, humor and horror. But why is dystopia so popular? Could it be that our imagined nightmares tell us something about our present world?

The Dystopian Imagination (Or Why Nightmares Matter)Tuesday, Feburary 18Nerissa Balce, Asian & Asian-American StudiesIn dystopian stories, the nightmarish world is both familiar and frightening. Dystopia uses the language of the fantastic, science fiction, enchantment, humor and horror. But why is dystopia so popular? Could it be that our imagined nightmares tell us something about our present world?... Register
baboon

Life as a Savannah Baboon

Wednesday, Feburary 19

Catherine Markham, Anthropology Department

What is life like for a savannah baboon?  Drawing upon decades of research, we'll discuss how this social primate manages relationships, raises young, finds food, and avoids being eaten.

Life as a Savannah BaboonWednesday, Feburary 19Catherine Markham, Anthropology DepartmentWhat is life like for a savannah baboon?  Drawing upon decades of research, we'll discuss how this social primate manages relationships, raises young, finds food, and avoids being eaten.... Register
fashion

Zara, H&M, and Forever XXI: Reconsidering The Global Health Cost of Fast Fashion

Wednesday, Feburary 19

Tracey Walters, Africana Studies & Globalization Studies & International Relations

This mini-lecture explores the global environmental and health costs associated with western fashion chains such as Zara, H&M, and Forever 21.

NYT image: photo credit Wong Maye-E/Associated Press

Zara, H&M, and Forever XXI: Reconsidering The Global Health Cost of Fast FashionWednesday, Feburary 19Tracey Walters, Africana Studies & Globalization Studies & International RelationsThis mini-lecture explores the global environmental and health costs associated with western fashion chains such as Zara, H&M, and Forever 21.NYT image: photo credit Wong Maye-E/Associated Press... Register
aztec stone

The Aztecs of Mexico

Thursday, Feburary 20

Elizabeth Newman, History Department

Topics include 19th-century instability and liberal reform, and the 20th-century revolution and its legacy for modern Mexican politics.

The Aztecs of MexicoThursday, Feburary 20Elizabeth Newman, History DepartmentTopics include 19th-century instability and liberal reform, and the 20th-century revolution and its legacy for modern Mexican politics.... Register
voted

Political Numbers: Can We Trust Polls To Predict Elections?

Friday, Feburary 21

Yanna Krupnikov,Political Science

Polls and surveys are everywhere during political campaign season; sometimes these polls predict election outcomes with uncanny accuracy, but other times they are off the mark. In this lecture we will consider why, when and how polls can go wrong. We will think about how people answer political questions, who is most likely to participate in surveys and, ultimately, what we need to know about political polls to trust them.

Political Numbers: Can We Trust Polls To Predict Elections?Friday, Feburary 21Yanna Krupnikov,Political SciencePolls and surveys are everywhere during political campaign season; sometimes these polls predict election outcomes with uncanny accuracy, but other times they are off the mark. In this lecture we will consider why, when and how polls can go wrong. We will think about how people answer political questions, who is most likely to participate in surveys and, ultimately, what we need to know about political polls to trust them.... Register

 

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