On-campus Mini-Seminars   

Fall 2008

Friday 10 to 11:45 a.m.                      Library 1522

Wayne Luney

The Renaissance Society Mini-Seminars feature Renaissance members or outside speakers who give one-session talks on a subject of general interest. Unless otherwise noted, they are held in Room 1522 of the CSUS library between 10 and 11:45 a.m. There is no advance signup, but be advised that we are not allowed to have more than 54 persons in the room. Sometimes it is necessary to turn away members. Admittance is on a first-come, first-served basis.

PLEASE NOTE: No food or drink (except bottled water) is allowed in the library.  

MINI-SEMINARS are subject to schedule change. Please check with this 
Website or The Recorder to be sure of what's on the docket each Friday.

Sept. 5: Library Tour

Linda Goff, Head of Instructional Services

Meet at the foot of the escalator in the library for a tour of the library and for information on how to use the library. This tour will cover all five floors to acquaint you with facilities and services and will continue at 10:30 a.m. in Room 2002 with information on how to search for books and takes in the library's electronic databases. Both old and new members are welcome. Wear comfortable shoes.

Sept. 12: Folsom Powerhouse

Daniel Winkelman

Winkelman from the Sacramento County Historical Society will tell of the completion of the Folsom powerhouse in 1895 and of its great importance at the time.

Sept. 19: Henry George

Wayne Luney

Renaissance member Luney will talk about the life and ideas of this 19th Century American economist and of their relevance to today's world.