2:00 PM |
Tools for Taming Stress |
Everyone suffers from stress. We worry about our finances, our health and our families. However, chronic stress can be dangerous. In this seminar, we'll talk about how stress affects our bodies and learn some stress management techniques, including the benefits of humor and laughter.
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Jennifer Johnson |
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6:00 PM |
Buffalo's East Side Industry |
Buffalo's East Side Industry reviews 141 businesses that were or are still located on the East Side. The images included represent an immensely diverse industrial base when the East Side was the ethnic, cultural, and manufacturing center for Buffalo and Western New York. The author will discuss some of these businesses in detail, talk about the growth of industry in Buffalo and the process used to write industry review book. Instructor: Shane E. Stephenson, Director of Museum Collections, Buffalo Naval Park
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Shane E. Stephenson |
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10:30 AM |
Keys for Vitality |
Whole fresh food, connecting to nature, sunshine, water, thoughts, daily energy cleansing. Diving into each of these topics with why they're important for our vitality. Also touching upon the importance of understanding we are spiritual & soulful beings, and their roles in our healing.
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Sherry Lyn Hartel |
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1:00 PM |
Every Building Has a Story |
Buffalo is renowned for the architecture of its built environment. Not only does the city have significant masterpieces but the details behind who, how and why these buildings were constructed are both interesting and, oftentimes, quite surprising. Get a whole new perspective of Buffalo's stellar architecture as you hear the stories these buildings will reveal.
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Marla Bujnicki |
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2:00 PM |
Telehealth/Healthcare Portal Workshop |
Staying safe online is not as hard as you might think - This workshop includes understanding what a Patient Portal is, how to set one up and keep it secure, and how to use it to help manage your health. Learn how to make or modify appointments through the portal, understand how to access a virtual appointment, learn how to ask questions of your healthcare provider, and learn how to troubleshoot common problems. (2 hour class)
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Hex Kleinmartin |
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3:00 PM |
MOVIE DAY: Cabrini (UE to provide) - also popcorn, snacks & drinks |
Join University Express at the Akron-Newstead Senior Center for a special screening of Cabrini, the inspiring true story of Saint Frances Cabrini, filmed right here in Buffalo's historic mansions and landmarks. Arriving in New York City to find streets filled with impoverished children, disease, and crime, Mother Cabrini embarks on a daring mission, and despite poor health and fierce opposition from the city's hostile mayor, church hierarchy, and corrupt politicians, she uses her formidable entrepreneurial spirit and unwavering faith to build orphanages, schools, and hospitals for society's most vulnerable. Filmed extensively in Buffalo in 2021, the movie used many of our region's well-preserved late-1800s locations-including InnBuffalo, the Ellicott Square Building, St. Paul's Episcopal Cathedral, Blessed Trinity Church, Shea's Buffalo Theatre, and Delaware Park-to stand in for Gilded Age New York, bringing local history to life on the big screen. Don't miss this opportunity to see a powerful story of faith, resilience, and hope, filmed in the very buildings you may have explored in University Express classes on Buffalo's historic mansions. Popcorn & soda for all! All are welcome
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UE Team |
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10:00 AM |
Gmail - Web Version |
Get the most out of Gmail by learning to navigate the web interface, organize your inbox with labels, and block unwanted spam. You will also discover how to quickly search for old messages and attach files with confidence.
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Brendan Chella |
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1:00 PM |
Dark History: The Statler Hotel |
This class is a lecture on the creation of the Statler Hotel at 107 Delaware Avenue. To understand the hotel, you have to understand the man and the family curse. This topic has many dark undertones such as homicide, suicide, and strange deaths.
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Emily Jarnot |
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1:30 PM |
From Tragedy to Safety - How laws were changed as a result of disasters |
Keeping our children, family and community safe is of the utmost importance for everyone. This class will review unthinkable catastrophes of the past, from the Titanic to the Oklahoma Bombing and from Len Bias to Adam Walsh. The lessons learned from such tragedies created positive changes in our communities as well as stronger laws to keep us all safer.
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Theresa Wiater |
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2:00 PM |
Before the Code: Hollywood in the Early 1930s |
Long before movie ratings, Hollywood produced films that openly explored crime, romance, politics, corruption, independent women, and the hardships of the Great Depression. This class introduces the world of pre-Code cinema (1930-1934) and uses these films to explore American life during one of the nation's most turbulent decades. Participants will discover why these movies were so different from those that followed and what they reveal about a changing America.
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Eric A. Deutsch, J.D., Ph.D. |
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3:00 PM |
Bringing a Warhawk home |
What does it take to bring a World War II fighter airplane home? This presentation tells the remarkable story of how volunteers from the Niagara Air & Space Museum acquired, transported, and reassembled a rare three-quarter-scale Curtiss P-40 Warhawk from the Curtiss Museum in Hammondsport, New York. Through photographs and firsthand stories, you'll follow the project from a simple idea to a successful museum exhibit, learning about the planning, teamwork, engineering, and determination required to move an aircraft more than 150 miles. Along the way, you'll also discover the important role Western New York played during World War II, when Buffalo became one of the world's leading aircraft manufacturing centers and the P-40 Warhawk became a symbol of the region's industrial strength and wartime contribution. This engaging presentation celebrates local history, dedicated volunteers, and the preservation of our aviation heritage for future generations.
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Jim Van Oss |
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10:00 AM |
Russia & Ukraine During Trump's Second Term |
This talk will discuss the prospects for peace, if any, in the ongoing conflict from February 2022 until today.
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York Norman, Ph.D. |
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1:00 PM |
Situational awareness |
Situational awareness is a concise safety program that teaches participants how to recognize potential threats, stay alert to their surroundings, and make rapid decisions to protect themselves and others during a violent incident. (Disclaimer: This class topic is of a sensitive nature, and while we believe it is an important topic to offer, please note it could be upsetting to attendees.)
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Luca Amarena |
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10:00 AM |
Rock N Roll Buffalo |
A review of the musicians, bands, DJ's, clubs, concert halls and personalities that brought rock music to WNY by the founder of the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame.
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Rick Falkowski |
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10:30 AM |
Keys for Vitality |
Whole fresh food, connecting to nature, sunshine, water, thoughts, daily energy cleansing. Diving into each of these topics with why they're important for our vitality. Also touching upon the importance of understanding we are spiritual & soulful beings, and their roles in our healing.
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Sherry Lyn Hartel |
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1:00 PM |
Elbridge Spaulding: Father of the American "Greenback" |
He was a very successful banker and former mayor of Buffalo. As a Congressman, he wrote and helped pass the legislation which financed the Union cause during the Civil War and is the foundation of our modern monetary system.
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Henry S. Pogodzinski |
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1:00 PM |
Everyday Money Basics for a More Secure Future |
This beginner-friendly workshop is designed to help you feel more confident and in control of your finances. Using clear language and real-life examples, we'll walk through the essentials of managing your money in retirement. You'll learn how to understand your monthly cash flow with a simple budgeting approach, explore practical strategies to help your money last, and gain a basic understanding of investing and protecting your savings. Whether you're newly retired or simply looking to strengthen your financial habits, this session offers straightforward guidance to support your financial well-being.
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Paul Hutchings |
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11:00 AM |
The Objects That Tell Our Stories: Life at the Hull Family Home & Farmstead |
Buffalo has some beautiful Mansions that were constructed in the Late 19th and Early Twentieth Centuries, a time sometimes referred to as the Gilded Age . We will examine who designed them and for whom. We look at some of the architectural features as well as the current uses of the Mansions.
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Hull Family Home & Farmstead |
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10:00 AM |
Buffalo Made: Inventions That Changed the World! |
From windshield wipers to air conditioning to the implantable pacemaker, WNY has a long history of invention and innovation. Yet it's an often untold story! For almost 200 years, things made right here in Buffalo (and WNY) have influenced the world! Join Erie County Historian Doug Kohler on a virtual tour of inventors and inventions from WNY that have had a global impact.
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Douglas Kohler |
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10:00 AM |
Supporting Brain Health in Our Community |
We all deserve a life with the healthiest brain possible. Learn science-backed strategies that support brain health and may reduce your risk for Alzheimer's and dementia.
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Alzheimer's Association WNY |
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1:00 PM |
Practical Self Defense |
Teach awareness, prevention and simple self defense skills.
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Sister Judy Beiswanger |
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1:00 PM |
Stay Safe Online |
Staying safe online is not as hard as you might think - During this presentation, we'll go over 4 key behaviors that are easy to adopt. With these habits, you can lock down your online accounts and keep your data safe.
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Jennifer Andres |
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1:00 PM |
Weird Waste |
Have you ever wondered what to do with different items that no longer work or you can't use anymore. What can be recycled and what can't. We will answer all your questions about the weirdest types of waste you can think of.
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Amy Alduino |
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2:00 PM |
Buffalo Made: Inventions That Changed the World! |
From windshield wipers to air conditioning to the implantable pacemaker, WNY has a long history of invention and innovation. Yet it's an often untold story! For almost 200 years, things made right here in Buffalo (and WNY) have influenced the world! Join Erie County Historian Doug Kohler on a virtual tour of inventors and inventions from WNY that have had a global impact.
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Douglas Kohler |
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2:00 PM |
Microsoft Excel |
Learn the core essentials of spreadsheet management in this beginner-friendly Microsoft Excel course. You will master basic data entry, simple formatting, and everyday formulas like SUM to organize your information with confidence. (Limited to 10 people due material limitations)
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Brendan Chella |
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