PLATO Weekly Update

July 22, 2025

CURRICULUM

SUMMER COURSES
Have a question about a Summer Course? Find everything you need to know on the Courses Page or contact your Course Coordinator for assistance.

Also, these three Summer Courses are sill open for participation – click on the linked course titles to find the contact info for each course coordinator:

– Military History of the Civil War meets at Oakwood University Woods Campuson Wednesdays from 10:00am-12:00pm through August 13. Drop ins are welcome!

– Gentle Chair Yoga for Stress Reduction meets online via Zoom each Wednesdayfrom 12:00-12:45pm through July 30. Drop-ins are welcome!

– NEXT MONTH! Fixed Income Portfolios Including How To Buy Inflation Protected Securities will meet virtually for three Thursdays in August from 12:30-2:00pm starting August 14.

FALL COURSES
The fall course schedule will be announced on Tuesday, August 19 and registration will begin the same day. Most fall courses will begin the week of September 15. If you're interested in offering a Fall course, PLATO's Curriculum Committee created a Course Coordinator Toolkit to help get you started!

SPECIAL EVENTS

FIELD TRIPS
IMPORTANT! The Verona Pick-Up & Drop-Off location has changed. If you are going on this field trip, please take note! 

· Where Nature and Architecture Converge (August 25)

The new location is at the Verona Park and Ride Lot which is located off Exit 81 on south bound US Highway 151 or Exit 79 north bound on US Highway 151 and Old PB. Click here for a printable map. Please contact Sandi Hasse with any questions you may have at sandi.haase@wisc.edu.

COFFEE & BREAKFAST GATHERINGS

These social events offer members and their guests opportunities to share conversation over coffee and breakfast or breakfast snacks.

THIS WEEK! Fourth Friday Coffee – July 25, 9:30-11:30am at Rotunda Café. Learn more and RSVP here.

NEXT WEEK! First Friday Breakfast – August 1, 9:00-11:00am at Yola's Café on Commerce Drive. Learn more and RSVP here.

NEXT MONTH! Second Friday Breakfast – August 8, 10:00am-12:00pm at the Memorial Union Terrace. Learn more and RSVP here.

LECTURES
Learn something new with recorded PLATO Lectures offered by PLATO members and local, national, and international special guest presenters.

BIKE RIDES
Get out and about on a bike with self-guided bicycling routes – there's also electric bike rental info!