Recorded Classes

We live in an electrified world that is generally taken for granted except when it is denied in a power outage. The person responsible for electrically transforming the earth's entire civilization has, by and large, been unknown, ignored, or disregarded. This visual and impactful presentation intends to elucidate the forgotten story of Nikola Tesla, the Serbian-born, genius fellow New Yorker. His accomplishments for all humankind and how he transfigured the planet that started in Buffalo, NY, will be explained and illuminated in a compelling, dynamic lecture. Instructor: Francis S Lestingi, PhD, Professor Emeritus of History of Science and Physics, State University of New York College at Buffalo; President & Co-Founder, Buffalo Niagara Nikola Tesla Council, Inc. *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 12, 2021.

This presentation will provide tips for those trying to be mindful of self-care while caring for a loved one struggling with serious illness. Learn about support options and resources available to help yourself while helping others. Instructor: Lynn Riker, Director of Outreach, Hospice & Palliative Care Buffalo *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 11, 2021.

What does the conductor of an orchestra actually do? What does it feel like to be right in the middle of the enormous sound of the Buffalo Philharmonic? JoAnn Falletta will tell you what her job-and her life- are like as music director of our BPO. *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 10, 2021.

Learn about the NYS Climate Act, and what Erie County is doing to create its own equity-focused Community Climate Action Plan to support the goals of the Climate Act and reduce our community's carbon footprint. We will also discuss how residents can save money while supporting these goals by participating in community solar projects.

Instructors: Josh Wilson & Tracy Skalski, Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

*This is a recording of the session that took place on May 10, 2021.

Click here to visit the Erie County Climate Action Plan website.

Jump-start your genealogy with this introduction to family history research - major genealogy concepts, types of records used, and the genealogy resources available. Instructor: Rhonda Hoffman, genealogy specialist, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 5, 2021.

We'll focus on changes to benefits older adults commonly qualify for due to the pandemic - including SNAP and HEAP. Instructor: Rachael Vega, Aging and Disability Resource Representative, Erie County Department of Senior Services *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 4, 2021.

Understanding food labels is the key to smart shopping. Learn how to make sense of the food label, read the ingredients, and decipher front-of-package health claims. Instructor: Jennifer Johnson, health promotion coordinator, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on May 3, 2021.

Hear Commissioner Shenk talk about his leadership roles and his presentations this spring. You will also learn what record he held back in middle school!

Listen as Angela explains what an Urban Planner does and how she began researching street names in Buffalo. You are sure to learn and laugh a lot!

Hear Rob talk about what gets his creative juices flowing and what he hopes to accomplish in the future. You'll learn two fun facts about him too!