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The Renaissance Recorder Lifelong Learning
California State University, Sacramento
March 2020 Lifelong Learning for over 30 years Issue 191
President’s Corner By David Abelson
With the spring semester well under-
way, I’d like to share some exciting
news about the Renaissance Society’s
signature program celebrating the cen-
tennial passage of the 19th Amendment
to the U.S. Constitution, giving women
the right to vote. First a little back-
ground.
Last year, a hard-working group of RS members were devel-
oping a special program of seminars and guest speakers on top-
ics related to women’s suffrage. Around the same time, RS
opened a new “Special Programs Fund” at the university, with
donations dedicated to on-campus programs jointly sponsored
by CSUS and the Renaissance Society. The coincidence of these
two events provided a perfect opportunity for collaboration with
the university, and here’s one great example of what has hap-
pened since then.
This past January, nationally-recognized author and historian
Dr. Johanna Neuman spoke to a large on-campus audience re-
garding her recently published book on the women’s suffrage
movement, entitled And Yet They Persisted. The entire special
event was planned, organized and co-sponsored by the Renais-
sance Society and CSUS.
In attendance were a wide-range of college and high school
students, numerous faculty members and administrators, promi-
nent regional dignitaries, and many members of the Renaissance
Society. Among those in the audience were CSUS President
Robert and Jody Nelsen, President Emeritus Don and Beverly
Gerth, and former Mayor of Sacramento Heather Fargo.
Beth Ruyak, the host of Capital Public Radio’s popular morn-
ing program “Insight” (which presents issues and events of in-
terest to people throughout northern California), conducted an
hour-long conversation with our guest speaker.
Dr. Neuman provided a fascinating overview of the women’s
suffrage movement in America, noting that debates on this topic
dated back to the Declaration of Independence and continued
well into the civil rights movement of the 1960s. Leaders and
activists came from a wide variety of social and ethnic back-
grounds, including Native American women; representatives of
“high-society; anti-slavery leaders (e.g. Frederick Douglass);
and yes . . . even male organizations such as the “Men’s League
for Women’s Suffrage.” Dr. Neuman reminded us that “energy
and persistence can conquer all things.” Her presentation was
followed by a well-attended reception, where she continued the
discussion with enthusiastic audience members, and signed cop-
ies of her highly informative book And Yet They Persisted:
How American Women Won the Right to Vote.
(See next column, top)
Honor a Special Woman in Your Life
March is Women’s History Month and the perfect time to
honor a special woman with a contribution to the Renais-
sance Society Special Program fund. The fund supports
new and innovative programs, including our 2020 signature
project, the 19th Amendment Centennial Commemoration.
The theme of this year’s Women’s History Month is
“Valiant Women of the Vote.” The theme honors “the
brave women who fought to win suffrage rights for women,
and for the women who continue to fight for the voting
rights of others.”
Our own theme for the 19th Amendment commemoration
is “Looking Back, Moving Forward.” This signature Re-
naissance project includes presenting seminars, bringing
noted speakers to campus, and sponsoring a community
symposium in the fall in partnership with Sacramento State.
Your donation helps Renaissance to offer more high-
quality programs and speakers on campus. Your donation is tax-deductible, and your honoree will
receive a special card from the Renaissance Society noting
your contribution in her honor. Donations may be made by
check or online.
Checks: Make checks payable to The University Founda-
tion at Sacramento State and wr ite “Special Program
Fund” in the memo line. Mail to: The Renaissance Society,
Sacramento State, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819-
6074.
On-Line: Donate online by credit card:
https://tinyurl.com/RSSpecialProgramFund.
The Renaissance Society’s spring catalogue lists many other
opportunities to learn more about the women’s suffrage move-
ment. In addition, later this summer RS and CSUS will announce
a major day-long symposium on the wide-ranging efforts to en-
sure full and fair voting rights for all Americans. So please stay
tuned!
March 2020 Page 2
KEN BURNS’ COUNTRY MUSIC
9:30 to 11:50 a.m., University
Union, various rooms Jack Jennings, Allan Keown
Drop-in, no registration required
Ken Burns added another epic documentary to his filmog-
raphy this past fall, Country Music. The eight-episode se-
ries tells the story of this uniquely American art form, cov-
ering its origins and evolution as well as its greatest stars
including Jimmie Rogers, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Pat-
sy Cline, and Hank Williams. The superlative series pro-
vides insight into the genre’s regional to social history be-
ginning in Appalachia and spreading west through Texas
and into California. It also recounts how Nashville became
"Music City USA,” with “country music” ultimately be-
coming “America’s music.” All eight episodes will be
shown. In addition, we may feature some live music in and
outside the seminar. Good times guaranteed!
(Editor’s note: check the weekly Constant Contact messages for
room locations.)
Special Invitation from Sac State
Department of Physical Therapy
Pro Bono Physical Therapy for Hip
Pain
If you are over the age of 30, have hip pain and pain with
walking, we would like you to participate in a physical
therapy research project at Sacramento State University.
The orthopedic program of the Sacramento State Physical
Therapy department is investigating the use of exercise or
body weight supported treadmill training on individuals
with hip osteoarthritis.
The investigation will consist of an examination process
and interventions, two times per week for six weeks. Inter-
ventions will consist of either an exercise program or a
walking program on a body weight supported treadmill.
The study will be conducted by a licensed physical thera-
pist and physical therapy students. There is no charge to
participate in the investigation.
Individuals who do not qualify for the investigation or
who do not wish to participate can participate in the pro
bono orthopedic physical therapy clinic at Sacramento
State.
If you are interested please contact Bill Garcia PT, DPT,
OCS, FAAOMPT at (916) 278-5567 or by email at wil-
[email protected] to learn more about the investigation
or to schedule an appointment.
Editor’s note: Professor Garcia has requested your
RSVP by March 6, 2020.
SPRING RENDEZVOUS!
A great ‘buzz’ in Ballrooms 1 and 2 on January 31, 2020.
If you are a long-time RS member, you know how much
fun Rendezvous is – meeting old friends, meeting new
ones, talking with seminar leaders and having a cookie and
cup of coffee. This was a great day! If you are a new RS
member, we hope that you enjoyed Rendezvous and we say
Welcome!
Here are some pictorial
reminders of the day
(photos are courtesy of
Ruth-Marie Chambers).
Seminar Leaders Dr. Stacy
Walton and Gretchen Jung
Betsy Mark leads a campus tour of new Renaissance members
Tour guides: Karen Seybold, Adele Zagorsky,
Susan George and Betsy Mark
Thanks to all for a great Rendezvous!
March 2020 Page 3
Travel & Adventure 10:00 to 11:35 am, Library 3021
Richard Fuller—916.409.9209
March 6 - Jeanne Hastings: South Africa, Zimbabwe,
and Botswana via the March 2019 Best of Africa Tour
with Vantage Travel. Included 18 safaris and seven cul-
tural discovery events. In Botswana she visited Chobe
National Park and cruised the Chobe River. In Zimbabwe
she visited Hwange Park and stayed in a tent camp. She
toured Victoria Falls and stayed in Victoria Falls Hotel.
In South Africa she visited Kruger National Park and
toured Cape Town.
March 13 - Bob Parker: Greece and Turkey in the
Footsteps of Paul - In the first century of the Chris-
tian era, a recently recruited Jewish Pharisee named Saul
decided to leave Judea to traveled Greece & Turkey.
How did he travel there? What did he find? Last June
Bob & Veronica Parker retraced Paul's footsteps. You
will experience the fascinating history of the early
Church, as people attempted to overcome challenges.
March 20 - Howard Koons: Namibia and Botswana -
Having a friend who joined the Peace Corps for the 2nd
time, this time in Botswana, Howard's wife Marlene and
he promised to visit. In the summer of 2018 they rented a
camping vehicle in Windhoek, Namibia, drove around
for two weeks, and then entered Botswana, meeting the
friend near the capital, Gaborone. Mostly camping
March 27 - Karun Yee: Bhutan and Nepal, in the
Himalayas - Karun will present some histor ical facts
about these fabled lands in the world's highest mountain
range and beautiful photos of her holiday. She will in-
clude a YouTube video of the trek up-country to see the
Tiger's Nest Monastery.
FORUMS Friday at 3 pm, Note New Locations Listed
March 6: Homeless Solutions Panel: Solving the Sac-
ramento Homeless Crisis, Mendocino
1003. (See next column for further infor-
mation.)
March 13: Dr. Lorna Peters, CSUS Music
Professor Emeritus, Artistic Director for
Sinfonia Spirituosa Cottonwood Suite, University Union
Women Composers: Harpsichord Performance.
March 20: Dr. Grant Ballard, Chief Science Officer ,
Point Blue Conservation Science
Ballroom III, University Union Survival Challenges for Penguins in the Antarctic.
March 27: Jim Dragna, CSUS Graduation " Czar"
Mendocino 1003.
Finish In Four: Graduation Success at Sac State.
On-Campus Speakers Series (Formerly Mini-Seminars)
10:00 to 11:35 am, Mendocino 4004
March 6: Karen Martin - Container Gardening Let a
UCCE Sacramento Master Gardener share with you the crea-
tive possibilities of gardening in containers—-from edible
fruits and vegetables to herbs to ornamental plants and grass-
es. We will cover how to choose the best containers and
plants, plus the unique cultural needs of container gardens,
like soil mixes, watering, and fertilizing. Resources will be
shared and there will be time for questions.
March 13: Dean Mayer - Climate Crisis A communica-
tions professional and former journalist, Dean will present
the latest on the climate crisis and actions we can take to
maintain a habitable planet, especially for our children and
grandchildren. Last August, Mr. Mayer was selected to join
Al Gore at a Climate Reality Leadership Training Program.
Mr. Mayer has worked for 20 years at Clif Bar, a leading
organic food maker in Berkeley, CA, focusing on sustaina-
bility, the environment, and reducing climate impact. Come
learn the personal and political aspects of the climate emer-
gency we face, and how you can be a positive force for
change.
March 20: Ed Sherman - Figurative Art of Ancient
Greece Sculpture and painting from the Archaic and Classi-
cal eras of Greece illustrating the Greek “Cult of the Body.”
March 27: Anne Rewell - The History of Tea Tea is the
most consumed beverage in the world, after water. From its
beginnings in China, we will discover how tea spread world-
wide and how it is prepared from England to Turkey and
places in between.
Solving Sacramento’s Homeless Crisis
The March 6 Forum will host a panel discussion on Sac-
ramento’s Homeless Crisis. Three nonprofit homeless ser-
vice providers and advocacy experts will discuss the prob-
lems of homelessness and will offer solutions for Sacra-
mento’s homeless crisis. There are real world solutions.
Renaissance Society members will learn ways in which we
all can become involved in resolving this crisis in our com-
munity.
Each panelist will share their views and then will open
up for questions and answers from the RS audience.
Our special panelists are: Bob Erlenbusch, Executive
Director, Sacramento Regional Coalition to End Homeless-
ness (SRCEH); Amani Sawires Rapaski, Vice President/
Chief Operating Officer of Volunteers of America (VOA),
Northern California and Northern Nevada; and John Foley,
Executive Director, Sacramento Self-Help Housing
(SSHH). Together these leaders have almost a century of
dealing with the social justice issues of meeting the needs
of people who are homeless.
March 2020 Page 4
MEMBER PROFILE
William Vizzard - Criminal Justice Scholar By Judy A. Lewis
Four days after graduating from high school in his native Bakersfield, William Vizzard
found himself on a bus to Fort Ord Army training facility. He counts himself as fortunate
that this was prior to the Vietnam conflict.
While attending Fresno State College, where he earned a B.S. in criminology, William
was employed as a deputy sheriff by the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department.
His subsequent career with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) began
in Seattle and included service as a Special Agent, Resident Agent in Charge, Groups Su-
pervisor and Special Agent in Charge in Sacramento, Fresno, Bakersfield and San Francis-
co. From 1980 to 1986 he was assigned to ATF Headquarters, initially in the Firearms En-
forcement Branch, which proved far more confining and less interesting than the autonomy of supervising criminal
investigations. During this time, he had a temporary assignment managing the State and Local Training Program at the
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. Then it was back to D.C., where he managed the bu-
reau’s information and intelligence programs.
Along the way, he earned MS and doctoral degrees in public administration. One of his more memorable assign-
ments came in 1970, after a PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) group hijacked four airplanes flying out of Eu-
rope. President Nixon decided to staff American planes with sky marshals. Thus began six weeks of flying back and
forth between New York and foreign countries.
In 1994 Will retired from ATF and accepted a position in the Department of Public Affairs at the University of Wis-
consin Oshkosh. This position proved ideal for someone beginning a career in academe. The department was small,
requiring all members to participate in a wide range of academic and administrative activities. For two years, Will and
his wife maintained a commuter marriage, as she taught kindergarten in California while he lived in Wisconsin. Alt-
hough this arrangement likely jump started his academic publishing, it limited their time together to about half of every
year.
In 1996, Sacramento State offered Will an Associate Professorship in the Division of Criminal Justice, where he
taught classes in investigation, policing, management and justice policy. From 2000 to 2010 he served as division chair.
Retiring from CSUS in 2010, he continued a half time appointment teaching and advising till 2015. Three years ago, he
joined the Renaissance Society. He registered for Joel Primes’ “Great American Trials” seminar and was subsequently
invited to co-teach the class. William has also provided seminars on the history of gun control policy and criminal in-
vestigations. He has authored “In the Crossfire: Political History of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms” and
“Shots in the Dark: Policy, Politics and Symbolism of Gun Control,” as well as 24 journal articles.
William contrasts his family’s numerous moves with that of his parents, who lived in only two houses during their
married lives, both in Bakersfield.
Backpacking, cross-country skiing and fishing filled his younger years. Today he and his wife walk to Rio Del Oro
racket club six days a week, where they work out. Recently they joined a “gentle yoga” class, which William says “is
nearly killing me.” On the seventh day, they walk to breakfast. William feels he’s been fortunate that he has been able
to walk to his last three jobs, so he does not need to worry about parking. The couple has two adult children, as well as
four grandchildren, all of whom are currently in college.
Dining Together.
Dining Together will meet at EL PAPAGAYO, 5804 Marconi Ave.,
Carmichael (www.elpapagayocarmichael.com) at 5:30 PM on March 11,
2020. Dining Together members who wish to attend should RSVP to:
Cheryl Nelson: [email protected], or, (916) 421-0407 no later
than March 6, 2020. Separate checks will be provided. Parking is availa-
ble. Preference will be given to members of Dining Together.
Come Join Us!
‘First Friday’ Happy Hour At 4:15 p.m.
Round Table Pizza in the Student
Union
The Membership Committee
invites you to a ‘no-host’ get-
together
In Memoriam
Margaret Cossey passed away on December 16, 2019. Services were
held on January 25, 2020.
Bob Achtel passed away on September 29, 2019. He had joined Re-
naissance last summer.
March 2020 Page 5
Reprints may be made with the permission of the author. Please
contact Dolores Eitel at [email protected]
CLINICAL PEARLS By Dolores J. Eitel, BSN, MA, cNY
Family Nurse Practitioner
Prevention and Detection of Colorectal
Cancer (CRC) Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common cause
of cancer for men and women and the second cause of can-
cer death after lung cancer. If everyone over the age of 50
were screened for CRC, six out of ten deaths could be pre-
vented. Primary prevention and early detection by screen-
ing tests reduce mortality by identification and removal of
pre-cancerous growths (polyps) in the colon. Ninety per
cent of CRCs occur in people who are over the age of 50,
yet many older adults have never been screened for this
disease. Are you one of them? CRC is a silent killer. In the
early stages it is usually asymptomatic but successfully
treated.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) identifies these
risk factors for CRC: older age, inflammatory bowel dis-
ease, defined genetic conditions, personal history of polyps
and/or family history of CRC or polyps of the colon, and
obesity. Lifestyle factors such as being overweight, mini-
mal exercise or activity, low-fiber and high fat diet, low
whole fruit and vegetable intake, excess alcohol consump-
tion, tobacco use and/or second hand smoke are also risk
factors.
The United States Preventive Task Force (USPTF) has
endorsed CRC screening for adults 50-78 years and in
some cases at age 45. Screening tests may be: colonoscopy
every ten years, high sensitive occult fecal blood testing,
fecal testing (Cologuard) annually, sigmoidoscopy every
five years, and virtual colonoscopy every five years. The
screening test is individualized based on personal prefer-
ence, risk analysis and medical condition. The USPTF rec-
ommends against the routine screening of adults age 76-85
because screening at those ages does not offer a mortality
benefit.
Learn about each of these tests at cdc.gov/
colorectalscreeningtests. Discuss screening tests with your
health care provider to determine which choice is recom-
mended for your healthcare needs. Medicare and most
healthcare insurers cover the costs of these tests.
Personal Story: As a Family Nurse Practitioner I was able
to obtain an informed consent from those patients, who met
the CRC screening recommendations, to have a colonosco-
py (considered the gold star test at the time). Although
meeting the risk factors and appropriate age, I ignored my
own advice. After all, my MD never suggested it, why
should I? With no prior symptoms, one night I was rushed
to the hospital in severe pain and bowel incompetence. I
had emergency surgery. A ten centimeter tumor that had
obstructed and ruptured my colon was removed. Cancer
cells were in my circulating blood, but fortunately not in
any other organ. Stage 3b (metastasized into the blood
stream). Five year survival rate. I am fortunate to be alive
today.
References: www.cdc.gov www.health finder.gov
www.uspreventivetaskforce.org
Renaissance Members
Attend MLK Celebrations
MARCH FOR THE DREAM
January 20, 2020 Diversity Exposition – MLK 365, Honoring Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.,
Sac-
ramento City College
RS members Warren Bonta, Ken Cross, Allan Keown
with Cassandra Jennings, CEO & President Greater Sac-
ramento Urban League, Jeff von Kaenel, President &
CEO Sacramento News & Review, Rick Jennings, City
of Sacramento Councilmember.
RS members Allan Keown, Ruth-Marie
Chambers with Buffalo Soldiers Motorcycle
Club
(All photos courtesy of Ruth-Marie Chambers)
March 2020 Page 6
Celebrating Culture,
Confronting Injustice, Promoting
Truth
That's the title of an art exhibition that will be held on the
American River College campus between February 18th
and March 12th, 2020. It will feature Renaissance Society
member Warren Bonta's collection of African American
fine artist Milton Bowens' paintings. Between 2003 and a
few weeks ago, Mr. Bowens was a cultural force in Sacra-
mento and major contributor to the artistic education of
youth in multiple local school districts. He now resides
and creates in Alabama.
Receptions in honor of the exhibition will be held on
February 26th at noon and March 12th at 5:00 pm in the
gallery. All are welcome. Mr. Bowens is scheduled to
participate in the receptions via Skype.
The site of the exhibition will be the James Kaneko Gal-
lery, 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento 95841.
Hours: Mondays through Thursdays, 11:00 am through
4:00 pm; Fridays, 11:00 am through 2:30 pm. For parking,
use ARC lot D. The fee is $2.
(MLK Celebrations continued)
21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,
Celebration, January 25, 2020
The 21st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration,
Sacramento event, was held on the Sac State campus in the
University Ballrooms. Ruby Bridges, lifelong activist for
racial equality was the keynote speaker. At the tender age
of six, in November 1960, Ruby advanced the cause of civ-
il rights when she became the first African American stu-
dent to integrate an elementary school in the South.
The 2020 Robert T. Matsui Community Service Award
Honoree was Dr. Hazel Mahone, CEO of Vision 2000 and
Veteran Educator.
This is the fifth year that Renaissance Society Member-
ship, Diversity and Community Engagement (MDCE)
Committee members have participated in this event, to pro-
mote diversity, equity and inclusion in our greater Sacra-
mento community. Members David Warren, Ken Cross,
Barbara Davis-Lyman, Warren Bonta, Gwen Stephens,
Allan Keown and Ruth-Marie Chambers attended.
RS Member David Warren
with photo of Ruby Bridges
(as the brave child she was).
RS Member Barbara
Davis-Lyman with
Honoree Dr. Hazel
Mahone.
Philologus Reserrectio, Hurston - Their Eyes
Were Watching God
March 2020 Page 7
19TH AMENDMENT CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE
As you may have noticed, the 19th Amendment Centennial is receiving a lot of attention in this March issue of the Renaissance
Recorder!
Well, in part that is because March IS Women’s History Month! We have been so pleased by the support from the Renaissance
Board and our membership and now from the University colleges of SSIS and Arts and Letters.
Look here and in our weekly e-blasts for information on special events in March that will celebrate our right to vote! Look for
more information on our Saturday Suffrage notes, first Saturday of each month.
We were overwhelmed with the interest (over 300 folks!) in our event last Friday, featuring Dr. Johanna Neuman (see the Presi-
dent’s column). Dr. Neuman’s presentation was riveting! Here are some pictures of this fabulous day!
Dr. Johanna Neuman and Beth Ruyak
Photos courtesy of Ruth-Marie Chambers
President Robert Nelsen
(Stingers Up!)
and Ken Cross Dr. Neuman
and Mayor Heather Fargo Anne Rewell, voter!
Renaissance Recorder Editor Jennifer Cummings, [email protected]
Phone: 916.425.9350
Cheryl Huffman, [email protected],
Phone: 530.708.0499
DEADLINE for next issue (Apr il 2020 mailed mid-
March is February 20, 2020.
Renaissance Society ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.csus.edu/org/rensoc
(916) 278-7834
Office: Adams Bldg. Room 106
Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:30-noon
Friday 10-1
California State University, Sacramento
The Renaissance Society
6000 J Street – MS 6074
Sacramento, CA 95819
80700128
NEW MEMBER DINNER!
The semi-annual “no host” New Member Dinner will be held from 4:30 –
630 p.m. at the Pita Kitchen Plus restaurant – 2989 Arden Way, Sacramento,
95825 on Friday, February 21, 2020.
Please join in welcoming our new Renaissance members in this friendly at-
mosphere – delicious food and great service! And perhaps a few surprises!
See you there! https://www.pitakitchenplus.com/
Questions, comments or more information, please contact Membership Cam-
paign Chair Ken Cross at [email protected], or call (916)
995-8288.