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PLATO Weekly Update
December 17, 2024
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CURRICULUM
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WINTER COURSES
Registration for Winter courses is open! Find the Winter Course Schedule on the Courses webpage with in-person and virtual options to choose from. Winter Courses run anywhere from 2-6 weeks and most will begin the week of January 6, 2025.
CURRICULUM SHOWCASE
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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GOOD NEWS! More spaces have opened up for the 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. The registration deadline is this Friday, December 20! Learn more and register here.
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LECTURES
SAVE THE DATES! More details are coming soon 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.
Enjoy recorded PLATO Lectures on a variety of topics brought to you by fellow PLATO members and their special guest presenters.
COFFEE GATHERING
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NEXT WEEK! Fourth Friday Coffee on December 27 from 9:30-11:30am at the Rotunda Café on Atwood Ave. Connect with fellow PLATO members over a cup of your favorite morning beverage. Feel free to bring a friend or family member who might 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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HALF-YEAR 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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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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