Recorded Classes

The White House is an enduring symbol of the United States. For over 220 years, it has served U.S. presidents as a home, office, and stage. Learn about the history and roles of the White House and explore how the building has changed over time. Instructor: Courtney Speckmann, Board Trustee, Buffalo Presidential Center; Director of Education, Buffalo & Erie County Naval & Military Park *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 22, 2021. 

This course will serve as an introduction to the science, history and impact of vaccination. Specific vaccines recommended for older adults will also be discussed, including vaccines for influenza, pneumonia and shingles. Finally, this course will address the COVID-19 vaccine(s) available, including safety and efficacy, and any emerging information regarding the vaccine(s). Instructor: Shauna Zorich, Clinical Assistant Professor, University at Buffalo School of Public Health and Health Professions *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 22, 2021. 

Exclusive, focused social groups with aberrant or theological ideologies are common throughout history. Why do people join such organizations?

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 June 21, 2021.

It seems like everything is made of plastic nowadays. Learn about the kinds of plastics are really recyclable and the best ways to responsibly reuse or dispose of them. Instructors: Gary Carrel, solid waste recycling specialist; Amy Alduino, recycling coordinator, Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, Division of Environmental Compliance Services *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 18, 2021. 

Resiliency is defined as the ability to overcome challenges of all kinds and bounce back stronger, wiser, and more personally powerful. How does this relate to the ability to think critically? Critical thinking is needed to solve problems and overcome challenges. Critical thinking is a disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing and evaluating information gathered from many sources including observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication. If we close our minds to alternatives, how can we reach common ground and solve problems? Instructor: Marian Deutschman, PhD, professor emerita of communications, Buffalo State College *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on June 10, 2021.