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PLATO Weekly Update
December 10, 2024
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PLATO GIFT MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES
Give the Gift of Knowledge, Connection and Growth
Do you know someone who would enjoy PLATO's many offerings – and you wish they were a member? The New Year is an exciting time to join with a half-year membership. On January 1, anyone can join at half-price ($30) and enjoy membership benefits through July 31. Surprise someone you care about with a gift membership today! Learn more and order PLATO Gift Memberships here.
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CURRICULUM
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WINTER COURSES
NEW! Registration for Winter courses is open! The Winter Course Schedule is now available on the Courses webpage – there are seven courses to choose fromwith in-person and virtual options. Winter Courses run anywhere from 2-6 weeks and most will begin the week of January 6, 2025.
CURRICULUM SHOWCASE
NEW! The Curriculum Committee extends heartfelt thanks to Richard Steeves who served as the course coordinator for the popular Pathways to a Sustainable Planet for 14 years! Enjoy this brief article written by Mert Corwin in celebration of Richard's legacy of leadership within PLATO.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
FIELD TRIPS
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The Malibu of the Midwest Tour on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. PLATO is partnering with the Verona Senior Center and UW Retirement Association on this fun travel opportunity. Tickets are limited and the registration deadline is Friday, December 20. Learn more and register here.
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LECTURES
SAVE THE DATES! Be sure to watch for more details about these two lectures coming up this winter: Immigration Law: History & Current Status with Sara McKinnon on Thursday, January 30, 2025 and The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald with Rochelle Pennington on Thursday, February 27, 2025. Big thanks to Barbara Drake for lining up these lectures!
As always, recorded PLATO Lectures are available whenever you are – enjoy presentations and discussions on a variety of topics from the convenience home.
BREAKFAST GATHERING
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THIS WEEK! Second Friday Breakfast – enjoy conversation, coffee and breakfast snacks with fellow members on Friday, December 13, 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.
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PLATO EDUCATION FUND ANNUAL GIVING
Many thanks to those who have already donated!
If you are in a position to share, please consider contributing to PLATO's Education Fund which provides scholarships for returning adult students at UW-Madison, and supports the UW- Department of Continuing Education's Badger Ready program, the Odyssey Project, as well as four local community programs. Learn more about this year's scholarship recipients and local community programsand how to donate online or via snail mail.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS & READINGS
Select from a range of topics and formats
for your viewing or listening pleasure,
curated by PLATO's Diversity Awareness Committee.
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DID YOU KNOW? for December 10 – 23, 2024
Juan Pablo Knipping Pacheco (March 25, 1935 – February 15, 2021) was a Dominican musician and composer who became known as the Godfather of Salsa. He popularized the term "salsa" by founding the Fania All-Stars, a musical group formed in 1968 to feature the leading artists of the genre, which played an critical role in the evolution of Latin music and brought Pacheo worldwide fame.
Visit the Social Justice page for more about Juan Pablo Knipping Pacheco 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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