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PLATO Weekly Update
May 26, 2026
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CURRICULUM
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SUMMER COURSES
· Most Summer Courses will begin the week of June 8 and vary in length from 3-10 weeks.
· There are 12 courses, with both in-person and virtual options.
· Find the Summer Course Schedule on the Courses webpage and and read the Curriculum Showcase article below about a new pilot registration process for select Summer Courses.
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CURRICULUM SHOWCASE
Learn about the Curriculum Committee's efforts to automate PLATO's course registration process in this Curriculum Showcase article which includes two brief video tutorials, a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) flyerand more.
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PLATO POP-UP EVENTS
Providing members with new opportunities to connect, learn, and grow!
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THIS WEEK! PLATO member Donaby Henton will lead a repeat ChatGPT workshop, an artificial intelligence app, on Friday, May 29, 2026, from 1:00–3:00pm on Madison's East Side at Oakwood Village Prairie Ridge. Please bring your own smartphone or tablet installed with the ChatGPT application (though assistance on installation will be available if needed.) This session is open to PLATO members only and registration is required by Wednesday, May 27. Learn more and register here.
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Submit your idea for a Pop-Up Event today!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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THEATER TRIPS
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NEXT MONTH! Join us for Million Dollar Quartet on Friday, June 19, 2026, at The Fireside Dinner Theatre in Fort Atkinson to witness an extraordinary twist of fate that brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, and Elvis Presley together for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time! Note that PLATO is partnering with the Verona Senior Center and UW Retirement Association on this travel opportunity so pick-up locations are different from PLATO's usual trips. The registration deadline is next Monday, June 1. Learn more and register here.
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BREAKFAST, LUNCH & COFFEE GATHERINGS
These social events offer members and their guests opportunities to share conversation over coffee or breakfast and lunch options.
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THIS WEEK! First Friday Breakfast Gathering at Panera Bread located at 601 Junction Road June 5, from 9:30-11:30am. To RSVP, send an email to Catherine Masi, the event coordinator, by the Thursday before the event. Learn more and RSVP here.
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BIKE RIDES
Spring into the season with self-guided bicycling routes – there's also electric bike rental info.
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LECTURES
PLATO Lectures will resume in early September! In the meantime, explore the Past Recordings webpage to enjoy lectures and course sessions on a variety of interesting subjects presented by PLATO members and special guest presenters.
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STAY IN THE KNOW WITH PLATO
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BIG THANKS to those who attended PLATO's Member Appreciation Annual Meeting 2026! Much information was shared, including this Committee Highlights flyer which features the many accomplishments achieved during this past year and this Treasurer Report which offers a snap shot of PLATO's financial health.
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Virtually everything that you enjoy about PLATO – courses, lectures, trips, publications – is available due to the efforts of members like you. Whatever your skills, there is a place for you! Learn about volunteer opportunities here.
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