PLATO Weekly Update

September 3, 2024

CURRICULUM

FALL COURSES
Registration for Fall Courses continues! Find the fall course schedule on the Courses page and contact the course coordinator to register.

Choose from 34 courses including 20 in-person, 12 virtual, and 2 hybrid options.

WHAT'S NEW
Check out a few of the new courses this fall:

– Healthy Aging and Self-Regulation on Tuesday mornings at 10am.

– The Great Society 1964 to 2024: How did it change America on Wednesday afternoons at 1pm.

– A History of Matter in the Universe on Thursday evenings at 7pm.

CURRICULUM SHOWCASE
Weekly Fall Courses Quiz, Week #3 – pique your interest in fall's course offerings: 

1. In what class will you read about the link between Midwestern Dairy Farmers and Mexican Workers? 

2. In what course might you explore time, sleep, critical thinking, and negativity? 

3. Want to know more about Viola and Sebastian, Shylock, Rosalind and Orlando, the Shrew, and Prospero? Which course will answer your questions? 

Find answers on the Curriculum Showcase webpage!

SPECIAL EVENTS

THEATER TRIP

Prelude to a Kiss on Sunday, October 13 at 2:30pm. A hit romantic comedy musical – when Peter and Rita are approached by a mysterious guest at their storybook wedding, the boundaries of true love are tested, taking them on a fantastic journey of self-discovery. Adapted from the Tony-nominated play and with a breathtaking score, you’ll love this moving musical that gives the phrase “for better or worse” new meaning. The registration deadline is tomorrow, Wednesday, September 3!  Learn more and register here,

BREAKFAST GATHERING
NEXT WEEK! Second Friday Breakfast – enjoy conversation, coffee and breakfast snacks with fellow members on Friday, September 13 from 9:30 - 11:30am at Lakeside Street Coffee House. Seating is on both the main floor and downstairs levels. You will need to climb a flight of steps in order to be seated on the downstairs level. Guests are welcome, so feel free to bring a friend who may be interested in PLATO! Learn more and RSVP here.

BIKE RIDES
Discover new local neighborhoods with these self-guided bicycling routes around Madison. 

LECTURES
Peruse our collection of recorded PLATO Lectures which also include past courses featuring political and sustainable living topics presented by PLATO members and special guest presenters.

HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT PLATO
Forward this newsletter to a friend or invite them to a class or event!

Please help spread the word about PLATO by inviting a friend to attend a free class, lecture, breakfast or walk! Members are welcome to bring a friend or, if attending solo, the friend may contact the PLATO office for more information at info@platomadison.org. If bringing a friend, please advise the Course or Event Coordinator so they can prepare. Note that events that require registration fees are not applicable.

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. 

September's Featured Offering is Remember, a self portrait painted by Heather Williams to memorialize the spark of her personal essence which has guided her lifelong exploration of her true self through unconditional love.

SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS & READINGS
Select from a range of topics and formats 
for your late summer reading, viewing, or listening pleasure,
curated by PLATO's Diversity Awareness Committee. 

DID YOU KNOW? for September 3 – 16, 2024

Did you know that PLATO's Education Fund supports the UW Odyssey Project?This award-winning UW-Madison program takes a whole family approach to breaking the cycle of generational poverty through access to education, giving adult and youth learners a voice, and increasing confidence through reading, writing, and speaking.

Visit the Social Justice page for more about UW-Madison Odyssey Project, PLATO's Education Fund 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).