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PLATO Weekly Update
February 25, 2025
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NEW! Local Broadcast Legend John Stofflet, a 26-time Emmy winner, will give the keynote presentation at PLATO's Member Appreciation Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 14 from 2:00-4:00pm at the East Side Club on Monona Drive. Registration for this complimentary event will open on April 1.
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CURRICULUM
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SPRING COURSES
Spring Courses are underway! Some courses may still have space – find the Spring Course Schedule on the Courses webpage and contact the course coordinator to register.
The Curriculum Committee hopes you are enjoying the opportunity to participate in one or more of these courses!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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FIELD TRIPS
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NEW! Spring into Spring Tour in the Janesville area on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. Visit the fabulous Rotary Botanical Gardens, and the K&W Greenery, shop in their gift shops and partake in the Milton House Tour – Wisconsin's only certified Underground Railroad site. There will also be a group lunch at an Italian restaurant and a surprise stop. The registration deadline is Tuesday, March 11, 2025. Learn more and register here.
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LECTURES
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THIS WEEK! The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald on Thursday, February 27, 2025, with bestselling author Rochelle Pennington. This lecture will explore the fascinating story of the events that lead up to the tragic loss of the ship and its 29 crew members. Registration is not required, parking is free, and guests are welcome. Learn more here.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR with these upcoming lectures:
– Thursday, April 10, Slavery in "Free" Wisconsin Territory, 1800-1850
– Thursday, April 17, A Conversation with Chloe Benjamin!
Pique your curiosity with recorded PLATO Lectures offered by fellow PLATO members and their special guest presenters.
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COFFEE GATHERING
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THIS WEEK! Fourth Friday Coffee on February 28 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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THE AGORA
The Agora, PLATO’s literary and arts journal,
celebrates members’ creativity and diversity of thought.
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CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS for The Agora, Volume 9
PLATO members are invited to submit original works for the 2025 edition of The Agora in the following categories: Poetry, Fiction, Non-Fiction (including essays) and Visual Arts (painting, sculpture, drawing and photography).
This is a blind juried review and the submission deadline is Friday, March 14, 2025. Learn more about The Agora and the submission process here. The Agora Board looks forward to sharing the talents of PLATO members through this journal!
To view highlights from this past season, visit The Agora Features.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE EVENTS & READINGS
Select from a range of topics and formats for your winter viewing or listening pleasure, curated by PLATO's Diversity Awareness Committee.
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DID YOU KNOW? for February 25 – March 10, 2025
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Visit the Social Justice page to read more about Literacy Network, 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).
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