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PLATO Weekly Update
September 17, 2024
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CURRICULUM
FALL COURSES
– Most Fall Courses begin this week – there are 35 courses with 21 in-person, 12 virtual and 2 hybrid options to choose from.
– It's not too late to register for those that still have space!
– Find the fall course schedule on the Courses page and contact the course coordinator to register.
CURRICULUM SHOWCASE
NEW! Check out this brief article written by Curriculum and Agora Committee member Bob Eisinger, who shares how hybrid technology has allowed him to stay so active in PLATO after moving out of state almost five years ago!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
THEATER TRIP
Tickets are still able for registrations for this hit comedy musical!
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Prelude to a Kiss on Sunday, October 13 at 2:30pm. 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 storyline that gives the phrase “for better or worse” new meaning. Learn more and register here.
COFFEE GATHERING
NEXT WEEK! Fourth Friday Coffee on September 27 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.
LECTURE
NEXT MONTH! History & Stories of Wisconsin's One-room Schoolson Tuesday, October 22 from 1:30-3:00pm at Oakwood Village University Woods Campus. Susan Apps-Bodilly, a retired teacher and educator, will take us back to the long-ago days when Wisconsin's rural children attended a one-room school. During this interactive talk, Susan will also share about how she researched and gathered stories for the book. Registration is not required and parking is free. Bring a guest! Learn more here.
BIKE RIDES
Set out to find something new with these self-guided bicycling routes around Madison.
LECTURES
Beat the heat with recorded PLATO Lectures presented by PLATO members and special guest presenters on a range of interesting topics.
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Learn a bit about PLATO's 37 years of history! Visit PLATO's About webpage to learn about member benefits, and PLATO's mission, values and history!
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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.
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.
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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.
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DID YOU KNOW? for September 17 – 30, 2024
The western hemisphere, the lands between the Atlantic and the Pacific, have been occupied and cultivated from coast to coast for millennia. Ned Blackhawk has documented the stories of these indigenous citizens in The Rediscovery of America: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of U.S. History. Blackhawk has produced a comprehensive history that carefully presents the facts of indigenous people living on the North American continent before contact with European settlers.
Visit the Social Justice page for more about Ned Blackhawk 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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