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PLATO Weekly Update
August 20, 2024
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CURRICULUM
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FALL COURSES
NEW! Tuesday, August 20: The fall course schedule is available on the Courses page – contact the course coordinator to register.
Choose from 34 courses: 20 in-person, 12 virtual and 2 hybrid options.
Most fall courses will begin the week of September 16.
CURRICULUM SHOWCASE
Partake in our "Weekly Fall Courses Quiz" to explore your options for participation this semester:
1. In what class will you discuss Required Minimum Distributions?
2. By what other name(s) is the Lunyu known?
3. Are you a music afficionado? Do you see the influences of your favorite music genre in modern American popular music? In what class can you have a lively discussion on the topic?
Find answers on the Curriculum Showcase webpage!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
THEATER TRIP
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Prelude to a Kiss on Sunday, October 13 at 2:30pm. Don't miss this hit romantic comedy musical! The registration deadline is just around the corner on Wednesday, September 3. Learn more and register here,
COFFEE GATHERING
THIS 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.
NEXT MONTH: Second Friday Breakfast Gatherings will resume meeting at Lakeside Street Coffee House on September 13th. Details to come!
FIELD TRIP
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Register today for this fascinating Tour of Yerkes Observatory on Monday, October 7, 2024.Often called "the birthplace of modern astrophysics", this 90-minute tour will touch on a range of 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.
LECTURES
Expand your knowledge on a variety of important subjects with recorded PLATO Lectures presented by PLATO members and special guest presenters.
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STAY IN-THE-KNOW WITH PLATO
NEWS UPDATE! PLATO is encouraging new members to join through promotions on Facebook and Wisconsin Public Radio! Please, help us spread the word to Join PLATO!
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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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OCIAL 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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