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PLATO Weekly Update
August 13, 2024
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CURRICULUM
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FALL COURSES
· NEXT WEEK! Tuesday, August 20: The fall course schedule will be posted to the Courses page and registration will begin.
· September 16 – 20: Most fall courses will begin.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
THEATER TRIP
NEW! Register today for A Prelude to a Kiss on Sunday, October 13 at 2:30pm – don't miss this hit romantic comedy musical presented by the Milwaukee Rep at the Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Performing Arts' Harris Theater in Brookfield, Wisconsin. The registration deadline is just around the corner on Wednesday, September 3. Learn more and register here,
FIELD TRIPS
THIS WEEK! Forest Products Laboratory Tour on Thursday, August 15 at 9:15am and 9:30am. Registration is full for both tours. Find trip details here.
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OCTOBER! Registration continues for a 90-minute Tour of Yerkes Observatory on Monday, October 7, 2024. Often called "the birthplace of modern astrophysics", this tour will touch on a range of fascinating topics including astrophysics, architecture, local history, photography, engineering, art and more. Afterward, enjoy two hours in Lake Geneva for lunch and to explore the downtown on your own. The registration deadline is September 22 and members may bring a guest. Learn more and register here.
COFFEE GATHERING
NEXT WEEK! Fourth Friday Coffee on August 23 from 9:30-11:30am at the Rotunda Café on Atwood Ave. Connect with fellow PLATO members over a cup of coffee or tea. Feel free to bring a friend or family member who might be interested in PLATO! Learn more and RSVP here.
LECTURES
Recorded PLATO Lectures offer on-demand learning opportunities on a wide array of subjects presented by PLATO members and special guest presenters.
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STAY IN-THE-KNOW WITH PLATO
Enhance Your Summer Reading List
As a membership benefit, PLATO Members are eligible to receive a complimentary UW-Madison Library Courtesy Card ($50 value) which offers borrowing privileges at all UW-Madison Libraries! Friendly reminder: Your Library Courtesy Card must be renewed each year. Learn how to apply here.
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THE AGORA FEATURES
PLATO's Literary & Fine Arts Journal, The Agora,
celebrates members’ creativity and diversity of thought
Visit The Agora Features webpage for highlights from this past season, created and curated by fellow PLATO members for your enjoyment.
August's Featured Offering is The Old Man and the Soil, a short story by William Eisinger that introduces a curious cast of characters in a 1950's rural American setting.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS & READINGS
Select from a range of topics and formats
for your summer reading, viewing, or listening pleasure,
curated by PLATO's Diversity Awareness Committee.
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DID YOU KNOW? for August 13 – 26, 2024
Warren M. Washington (b. 1936), the second African-American to earn a doctorate in the atmospheric sciences, received the highest scientific honor bestowed by the U.S. President, the National Medal of Science, for his fundamental contributions to the understanding of Earth's coupled climate system through numerical simulation, leadership in U.S. science policy, and inspiring mentorship of young people of all backgrounds and origins.
Visit the Social Justice page for more about Warren Washington
and past DID YOU KNOW? Features.
DID YOU KNOW? – spotlighting notable historic events and contributions made by non-mainstream individuals and organizations you might not have learned or read about. Suggestions for inclusions are welcome (send to Kathy at: ksmichaelis@gmail.com).
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