SEMINARS ON CAMPUS 

             FRIDAY MORNING  AND NOON           

Fall 2009

Some of these seminars are open to everyone and some require registration. Read the descriptions carefully. Space may be limited. To ensure your place in those requiring registration, please call the coordinator early.

Travel and Adventure                         10 to 11:30 a.m.

Library 1533

Terry Moss, Bob Seyfried, Tom Dole, Jennifer Kerr

The sharing of travel experiences serves as an excellent aid in both the planning and execution of travel plans. Others' experiences, both good and bad, can help take much of the mystery and hassle out of our own travel adventures. In this seminar, members can meet informally to share such experiences, listen to speakers on travel subjects of interest, and perhaps find companions willing to team up on particular tours. This is an open, drop-in seminar limited in attendees to the number of chairs available as determined by Fire Department regulations. Please understand that larger video-equipped classrooms are not consistently available for Renaissance use on Friday mornings. Click here to get the schedule

Great Books Discussion Group          Alternate Fridays 

10 to 11:30 a.m.                              Mendocino 4005

Jean Cawood, Karen Ewing

During this semester, we will complete the reading and discussion of Great Conversations 3, published by the Great Books Foundation,. The selections include short works by authors both classical and contemporary from around the world. We will also read and discuss the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë (left). We use the shared inquiry method of discussion originated by the Great Books founders.  Generally, our meetings are on the first and third Friday morning of each month, but this sometimes varies.  The seminar is currently full, but we will take names on our waiting list.

Meditation                                   10 to 11:45 a.m.

                                                             Eureka 102

Gail Reed

Mini-Seminars                 10 to 11:45 a.m. 

                                                        Library 1522            Joy Skalbeck                                                                        

These varied seminars feature Renaissance members or outside speakers who give one-session talks on a subject of general interest.  Sessions are held in the Sac State Library close to the Media Center. There is no advance signup but be advised that we are not allowed to have more than 54 persons in the room.  Admittance is on a first-come first-serve basis.  Check the monthly Renaissance Recorder newsletter for programs or click here for the schedule.  

Documentaries                 10 to 11:45 a.m.

                                                      Library 3023

Wade Brynelson, Wayne Wilson

We have carefully chosen outstanding documentary films that will help our Friday morning viewers better understand our changing world. Watch for the titles in our Renaissance Recorder newsletter and on the Renaissance Website. click here for the schedule. We will meet on the third floor of the Library next to the Greek reference area. This is a drop-in class with no signup and no presentations required.

Cracker Barrel                            11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Sequoia 443

MORE LUNCHTIME ACTIVITIES!

Ballroom Dancing                              12 to 12:45 p.m.

                                                            Solano 1010

Tai Chi                                               12 to 12:45 p.m.

                                                     Yosemite 183

Jennifer Kerr, Charles Murphy

Tai Chi has its roots in martial arts, but its slow movements are also practiced for health, stress management, and flexibility.  Beginners are welcome, as well as those with some experience.  Nhi Luong will be the teacher, rotating with Jennifer and Charles.  We are learning the Yang style 24-movement Tai Chi and also Qigong warm-up and breathing exercise. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.  

Presenters' Clinic                               12 to 12:45 p.m.

                                                          Mendocino 1015

Marian Kile, Garey Young, Claire LeDonne, John Walker, Sue Leber

This is a new, exciting and certainly relevant opportunity. These 45-minute clinics are for members who want to enhance their presentation skills. Each session will cover a different aspect of preparing or delivering a presentation as taught by one of our leaders listed above. Pick your topic according to your needs: the PC, researching, Power Point, handouts, organizing and presentation styles. These will be drop-in sessions, with no signups and no presentations required. Here is the schedule: