FORUMS

Fall 2008

Following the afternoon seminars each Friday, an "open forum" is held from 3 - 4 p.m.  The Forum features invited speakers of note who share their views with members, followed by lively question and answer sessions. Forum sessions attract a wide audience which includes non-members from the community. 

You will notice that some of this semester's Forums are in a new location: Capistrano Recital Hall. Where is it? Click on this to see a Campus Map.

Sept. 5: WHAT'S FUNNY ABOUT POLITICS?? Mariposa 1000

Rex Babin

The Sacramento Bee editorial cartoonist, a Pulitzer Prize finalist in 2003, will share all the gory details behind his daily routine, along with some of his favorite cartoons and a rich selection of what he refers to as "reader feedback."

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      Capistrano Recital Hall

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

The CSUS president will talk about how Sacramento State is adapting to the changing education environment.

Oct. 10: CROCKER ART GALLERY Hinde Auditorium

Carlin Naify

Naify will describe the substantial expansion program for the Crocker Art Gallery.

Oct. 17: SPOTLIGHT ON ARNOLD Hinde Auditorium

Karen Baker

The governor's secretary for services and volunteerism will explain why her office was created and what its objectives are.

Oct. 24: RADIO FOR THE PEOPLE    Capistrano Recital Hall

Rick Eytcherson

The president of Capital Public Radio will speak on the radio station’s daily operations and its plans for the future.

Oct. 31: CAN'T ESCAPE POLITICS Hinde Auditorium

Sal Russo, Russo Marsh & Rogers

Russo has gone from serving on the staffs of several governors to starting a public relations firm that includes among its clients officials of the government of Kurdish Iraq.

Nov. 7: (tentative) CONGRESSIONAL VIEWS Hinde Auditorium

Rep. Doris Matsui

Nov. 14: CSUS ACADEMICS      Hinde Auditorium

Donald Taylor, CSUS academic affairs

Nov. 21: TOP COP                Capistrano Recital Hall

Rick Braziel, Sacramento police chief