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Recorded Classes

Erie County's Response to Climate Change

How is the county working with the community and others to reduce climate change and protect residents from extreme weather events? Learn how you can help.

Instructors: Josh Wilson, pollution prevention coordinator; Tracy Skalski, sustainability coordinator, Erie County Department of Environment and Planning

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on November 17, 2020.

In the Shadow of the White Oak: Facts behind the Fiction

Hear about Seneca treaty negotiations, the University of Buffalo's medical department, and the scourge of tuberculosis.

Instructor: Rosanne L. Higgins, PhD, adjunct professor of anthropology, University at Buffalo

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

History of Buffalo Roadways

Learn about the Holland Land Company through the modern expressway, including the Delaware Avenue "S" curves and the Scajaquada and Kensington Expressways.

Instructor: Ken Kuminski, licensed professional engineer

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

Dr. Roswell Park 1852-1914, Renaissance Man

Learn about this brilliant man's many contributions to Buffalo and to the advancement of cancer research and treatment.

Instructor: Cynthia Schwartz, director, Alliance Foundation Ambassador Program, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center

*This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

Burchfield Paints the Town

Charles E. Burchfield painted scenery near his home in his watercolors. The speaker (from Burchfield's hometown) will show what she saw and what he painted.

Instructor: Nancy Barlow, retired teacher

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