The School for Advanced Studies invites prospective parents to step inside our classrooms and witness the magic of Seminars—a cornerstone of the SAS experience.
Watch and see how our students develop global perspectives through diverse, thought-provoking literature and spirited, intellectual dialogue. During these special sessions, parents will observe students engaging in rich discussions, challenge ideas, and lead their peers in collaborative learning.
This is a unique opportunity to see the Hellbenders in action—thinking critically, speaking passionately, and growing as scholars and global citizens.
Please note: Only 4 seats available per Seminar. This event is for adults only. We ask that visitors observe quietly to preserve the authenticity of the student-led experience.
We look forward to welcoming you into our learning community!
2025-26 Seminar Topic Schedule
10/30: Economics & Society
How Tariffs Work - Harvard Kennedy School
11/13: Sylvia Plath & American Poetry
Selected poems of Jo Mcdougal, poet Laureate of Arkansas
12/4: The Strange, Weird and Uncanny
Desperately Seeking Mothman - The History & Psychology of Cryptozoology
12/18: Carl Sagan & Astronomy
1/5: Justice & Law
Supreme Court TikTok Ban Decision
1/29: Animal & Plant Kingdom
Fungi’s Lessons for Adapting to Life on A Damaged Planet
2/12: War & Peace
Is the US Ready for The Next War? - Dexter Filkins
2/26: Color & Beauty
Why It Took Us Thousands of Years to See The Color Violet - Psyche
3/12: Happiness & The Brain
The Secret Lives of Words - McWhorter
4/2: Women of the Ancient World
Why So Many Mythological Monsters Are Female
4/30: Japan: Myth, Culture, Art
Why Japan’s Traditions Help It Succeed In The Modern World - Time Magazine
5/14: Mysteries & Histories
5/28: Folk Music
Harry Smith’s Folk Catalogue of Human Experience
