Recorded Classes

Analyze the current state of the Irani-American relationship, along with the changing balance of power between Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Instructor: Faizan Haq, communication department faculty, Buffalo State College; founding president, Western New York Muslims

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 14, 2020.

You will receive a general overview of cancer risks for men and women and healthy lifestyle tips.

Instructor: Nikia Clark, health education specialist, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 13, 2020.

We will cover technological advances, preventative medicine, and the evolving roles of health care providers.

Instructor: Lito Gutierrez, MD, member, New York State Public Health and Health Planning Council

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 12, 2020.

Every personal encounter is an opportunity to persuade someone positively. Learn ways to get what you want using proven techniques.

Instructor: Rob Kubiak, creative problem-solving strategist

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 9, 2020.

We'll cover the benefits of strength training, myths, specific exercises, and how to add strength training into your routine.

Instructor: Miranda McCoy, health coach, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 8, 2020.

Click here to be taken to our Department's Wellness page for Richard Derwald's resistance band workout videos.

You've learned the basics in Football 101, now it's time to learn more about offensive formations and plays.

Instructor: Ryan Gadzo, research analyst, Erie County Department of Senior Services

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 8, 2020.

Learn about common myths, warning signs, available support, and ways to proactively manage your mental health.

Instructor: Jocelyn Bos-Fisher, LCSW

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 7, 2020.

Please click here for a list of some of the available supports.

Learn more about breast cancer diagnosis, the importance of screening, and today's treatment advances.

Instructor: Nikia Clark, health education specialist, Office of Community Outreach and Engagement at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 6, 2020.

Who is a caregiver? Who can help the caregiver? How does a caregiver find services? Learn about the available resources in Erie County.

Instructors: Julie Bugg, Case Manager; Mary Jo Wasch, Assistant Long Term Care Coordinator, Erie County Department of Senior Services

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 6, 2020.

Discuss the various types and review the figures of speech necessary to write a poem.

Instructor: Jim Banko, retired English Teacher, Buffalo Public Schools

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 2, 2020.

What can be recycled, how should it be prepared, and, most important, what shouldn't go in your recycling tote? We'll talk about what to do with that old TV too.

Instructors: Gary Carrel, solid waste recycling specialist; Amy Alduino, recycling coordinator, Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Environmental Compliance Services; Phil Bove, Director of Sales, Sunnking

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 2, 2020.

Early Buffalo Planning and Development How did Buffalo go from being a small pioneer town to the nation's ninth largest city? Examine its first 100 years of growth and development.

Instructor: Angela M. Keppel, AICP, project planner, Buffalo Place

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on October 1, 2020.

What is the difference between condos, townhouses and patio homes? What are you buying? What are "common elements" ? How is a residential community like this managed? Who actually governs the homeowner's association? Are property taxes really lower or not? What types of financing are allowed for these types of properties? What is the best way to prepare for a move from a larger to a smaller residence? A local realtor with over 30 years of experience will help you answer these questions. Instructor: Michael Olear, MSW, Lead Broker, The Olear Team at MJ Peterson

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Thursday, June 18, 2020.

All of Western New York is a stage for Quince and her band of rude mechanicals. This series of scenes and monologues is the Shakespearean equivalent of a Greatest Hits Album. Four actors. Forty-Five Minutes of socially-distanced fun. Come celebrate 45 years of FREE Shakespeare with us! Coming soon to a Zoom, Park or Venue near you!

This was shown during a live streaming University Express class on 7/28/2020. Check out the next video to watch the Q&A session that took place after the showing.

Listen to the Q&A session with Lisa Ludwig, Grace Aroune, and Sean Crawford from Shakespeare in Delaware Park. This took place after the showing of the Shakespeare in Delaware Park's virtual series of scenes and monologues on July 28, 2020.

Join Erie County's recycling experts to find out what can be recycled, how your recycling should be prepared and perhaps most important, what should NOT go in your recycling tote. These staff members will also discuss the importance of reduction and reuse and the recently completed solid waste management plans for Erie County.

Instructors: Gary Carrel, Solid Waste Recycling Specialist; Amy Alduino, Recycling Coordinator, Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Environmental Compliance Services; Lori Caso, Public Affairs, Waste Management

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

This novella was the reason Hemingway won the noble prize for literature in 1954. Its simple story of an old man, the sea and a huge fish is a tale of recovery, faith and survival. It is a true classic of literature.

Instructor: Jim Banko, Retired English Teacher, Buffalo Public Schools

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Thursday, July 16, 2020.

Episode 11: Painting Shakespeare: Shakespeare's Influence on Art

Featuring guest artist Danielle Saeva, Locust Street Art Adult Painting Instructor

Sojourn into the lives of your ancestors through the digital world of the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library's genealogy databases. You may be surprised at what you could discover.

Instructor: Rhonda Hoffman, Genealogy Specialist, Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

Most superstitions are examples of basic patterns of thinking, which postulate mystical interconnections and causations in nature. In this talk such patterns of thinking are explored, shown to be based in six distinct principles, and explained with reference to a number of different superstitions collected by Dr. Stevens - and provided by the audience (bring along your favorites!). Such principles are universal, found in all cultures and periods of history and prehistory, which suggests that they represent fundamental ways in which the brain works.

Instructor: Phillips Stevens, PhD, Associate Professor of Anthropology Emeritus, University at Buffalo

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 9, 2020.

A practice of Mindfulness can help reduce stress, improve outlook, and promote a better quality of life. We will learn about what Mindfulness is and how it can benefit you. We will also explore the power of gratitude and get tips for starting a daily practice of your own.

Instructor: Rachel Ceness, MS, RDN, Certified Health Coach, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

Distraction from worries. Increased decision-making skills. Improved memory. The benefits from reading can be achieved through reading plans or book clubs. Learn how to create your own during this interactive workshop.

Instructor: Rob Kubiak, President, Buffalo Men's Book Club

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 25, 2020.

Episode 10: Students of Shakespeare: The Shakespearience Program

Featuring guest artist Kianna Dugan-Haas, Shakespeare in Delaware Park Keeper of the Hill and Former Apprentice.

What are probiotics and prebiotics and what effect do they have on our health? In this seminar, we'll learn about how bacteria affect our immune system and risk for chronic disease and discuss lifestyle changes that can help.

Instructor: Jennifer Johnson, Health Promotion Coordinator, BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York

Want to start meal prepping or learn some new tips? Join for a lesson about the benefits of meal prepping and the steps to make it manageable and fun. We'll also discuss some special considerations for those of us with sensory changes.

Instructor: Leanne Chung, MS, RD, CDN, Dietitian Consultant, Erie County Department of Senior Services