Sacramento State’s Renaissance Society begins its Fall Forum this September with a strong line-up of local media celebrities, representatives of Sacramento’s Arts Community and Congressional Representative Doris Matsui. In its 22nd year, the Society’s Forum continues to educate and inform its members bringing contemporary speakers and issues to the Sacramento State campus.
Forums are held on Fridays from 3-4 p.m.
Arts and the economy are a running theme this year with presentations Sept. 19 by Mark Feldman, CEO of the Sacramento Philharmonic and Oct. 3 by Sacramento State President Alexander Gonzalez.
Past Renaissance Society president Doug Fulton is excited about the 2008 schedule. “This year’s program is one of our strongest line-ups to date. We wanted to focus more on the arts this year, and that is reflected in the schedule.” Fulton, who serves on the Renaissance Society scholarship committee, explains that his participation is a “way to give back to a University that continues to give so much.”
Forums are open to the public but space is limited. Every year the Forum features invited speakers of note who share their views with members, followed by lively question and answer sessions. For more information about the Renaissance Society contact Renaissance President Mike Sands at 278-7834 or email rensoc@csus.edu
Fall 2008 Renaissance Society Forum
Sept. 12: ALL THE BOAT'S A STAGE (Hinde Auditorium) Stephanie Gularte
The producing artistic director of Capital Stage on the Delta King will talk about Capital Stage's philosophy and exciting new season.
Sept. 19: CLASSICAL FUTURE (Hinde Auditorium) Mark Feldman
The executive director and CEO of Sacramento Philharmonic Orchestra will examine the future of classical music in Sacramento.
Sept. 26: ALTERNATIVE PRESS (Mariposa 1000) Jeff Von Kaenel
The publisher of the Sacramento News and Review will discuss his newspaper's approach to presenting news about Sacramento.
Oct. 3: STATE OF SAC STATE (Hinde Auditorium) Alexander Gonzalez, President
Oct. 10: CROCKER ART GALLERY (Hinde Auditorium) Carlin Naify
Oct. 17: SPOTLIGHT ON ARNOLD (Hinde Auditorium) Karen Baker, governor's secretary for services and volunteerism
Oct. 24: RADIO FOR THE PEOPLE (Mariposa 1000) Rick Eytcherson, Capital Public Radio
