The idea was inspired by the University of Graz in Austria, which offers lectures for free to anyone who can attend.
NYU professor Frank Leon Roberts BLMM class ― which began in the fall of 2015 ― was not only among the first of its kind, but also offers lectures from the class online for the general public.
At Parsons, undergraduates are required to take a 12-session class, "The Artist/Designer in Business". The course, which has been taught for three years, offers lectures from design professionals, artists and marketing consultants on topics including trade shows, wholesale marketing, licensing and copyrights.
Universities and research institutions, for example, could offer lectures or seminar series.
MIT and Stanford offer course lectures for free online, he says, while Apple 's iTunes U encourages professors elsewhere to do the same.
If the top 10 private universities in the country offer these lectures for free, there is actually no market share for the top 10 public universities to exploit on their own.
Cambridge is also home to a number of research centers, such as the Lauterpacht Centre for International Law, which offer lecture series and other activities to augment studies.
It offers lectures by scholars chosen for eminence in their particular fields without reference to academic qualifications.
What to Do The 92nd Street Y, a landmark in the neighborhood, offers lectures, classes and concerts for children and adults.
In addition to serving as a hub for LGBT people and allies, the office provides inclusion training, offers lectures, panels, and discussions, and advocates for campus and community needs.
