Recorded Classes

Join for a tour of the Native American Gallery at the Buffalo History Museum. Instructor: Patrick F. Ryan, Education Coordinator, The Buffalo History Museum *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 9, 2021. 

Compare the origin of the modern roundabout with its predecessor, the traffic circle. Instructor: Ken Kuminski, licensed professional engineer *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 12, 2021. 

Belief in hidden forces plotting to subvert our way of life is universal and probably has its roots in the evolution of human sociality. 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 13, 2021. 

Join the Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum for a brief history of the four North Tonawanda Amusement Companies, their products, and the legacy they left behind. Also included is the relationship between the Wurlitzer Company and the four amusement companies. The class concludes with how the museum preserves North Tonawanda's amusement history today. Instructor: Ian K. Seppala, Director, Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 8, 2021. 

The Parkinson's Foundation has been addressing the needs of those affected by Parkinson's disease (PD) since 1957. Learn about the organization's research initiatives, ways we have improved care and what educational resources are available. PD is a chronic, progressive disease for which, as yet, there is no cure. The Foundation works to address the needs of those with the disease, their care partners, and loved ones who are all affected by a diagnosis. Instructor: Chris Jamele, Development Director, New York and New Jersey Chapter of the Parkinson's Foundation *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 8, 2021. 

Have you ever wondered how that street got its name? In Part Four of Discovering Buffalo One Street at a Time, we'll continue to learn more about the people behind the names of Buffalo's streets. Meet the man who founded Juneteenth, the man with the oldest home in Parkside, the lady who dared to build her own home, and more! Instructor: Angela M. Keppel, AICP, project planner, Buffalo Place *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 7, 2021. 

Join Shakespeare in Delaware Park for another look behind the curtain! SDP Community Outreach Coordinator Grace Aroune chats with local Western New York actors as they discuss how they break down Shakespeare's text, dive into a script, and bring the Bard to life onstage each summer on Shakespeare Hill. Panel discussion to be followed by audience Q&A. *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 6, 2021. 

Have you ever been watching a hockey game and wonder why the referee is blowing the whistle? Or why players are going to the penalty box? If so and you want to learn more about the wonderful game, join me for Hockey 101. We will include hockey history, rules and we will even add in some fun facts about the Stanley Cup. Instructor: Julie Ruszala, Fitness Trainer / Media Specialist, Erie County Department of Senior Services *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 6, 2021. 

This talk will focus on key female figures in the early history of Lily Dale, their contributions to the early modern spiritualist community, and the characters they inspired in the "Orphans and Inmates" series. Instructor: Rosanne Higgins, author; adjunct professor of Anthropology, SUNY Buffalo *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 2, 2021.

These days, your computer isn't the only thing connected to the internet. Everything from phones to refrigerators to thermostats to cars are online. With so much of your personal information online, and with so much of your behavior is constantly being recorded, what's the best way to ensure privacy and security of your personal data? Instructor: Chuck Banas, Erie County, Web Services Technical Liaison *This is a recording of the live streaming session that took place on July 1, 2021.