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PLATO Weekly Update
August 5, 2025
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CURRICULUM
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SUMMER COURSES
THIS MONTH! Register today for a late summer course – Fixed Income Portfolios Including How to Buy Inflation Protected Securities which will meet virtually for three Thursdays in August from 12:30-2:00pm starting August 14.
Also, Military History of the Civil War continues to allow drop-in participation; the course meets at Oakwood University Woods Campus on Wednesdaysfrom 10:00am-12:00pm through August 13. Contact the course coordinator for room details.
FALL COURSES
Tuesday, August 19: The Fall Course Schedule will be posted on the Courses webpage and registration begins the same day.
The Week of September 15: Most Fall Courses will begin.
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A PLATO PILOT PROGRAM
To provide PLATO members opportunities to gather informally to explore topics or activities of interest at any time throughout the year
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THIS FRIDAY! Attend a PLATO discussion group to share perspectives on current immigration and deportation issues. Baxter Richardson will facilitate this opportunity for up to 12-15 PLATO members.
Date & Time: Friday, August 8, 2025, from 10:00am-12:00pm.
Where: Orchard Ridge United Church of Christ, 1501 Gilbert Road, Madison.
RSVP: Click here to RSVP by 5pm on Thursday, August 7.
STAY TUNED... to learn how to host an informal gathering on a topic you are curious about or an activity you enjoy – because odds are that it will be of interest to other PLATO members too!
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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FIELD TRIPS
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NEW! Join us for a behind-the-scenes field trip to the Dane County Landfill on Tuesday, September 9 from 10:00-11:30am to tour these important facilities for what is sure to be a fascinating journey into the world of recycling, renewable energy, and responsible disposal. This tour is free for PLATO members and their guests and registration is required. Learn more and register here.
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BREAKFAST & COFFEE GATHERINGS
These social events offer members and their guests opportunities to share conversation over coffee and breakfast or breakfast snacks.
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THIS WEEK! Second Friday Breakfast – August 8, 10:00am-12:00pm at the Memorial Union Terrace. Learn more and RSVP here.
THIS MONTH! Fourth Friday Breakfast – August 22, 9:30-11:30am at Rotunda Café. Learn more and RSVP here.
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LECTURES
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NEXT MONTH! Pre-Civil War Quilts: Secret Codes to Freedom on the Underground Railroad on Tuesday, September 9 from 1:30-3pm at Oakwood Village University Woods Arts and Education Center. In her lecture, Connie Martin tells the history of the Underground Railroad and how quilt codes and their meanings were used to communicate. Registration is not required, parking is free, and guests are welcome. Learn more here.
SAVE THE DATES for PLATO Lectures – review this flyer for lecture dates through November 2025.
Recorded PLATO Lectures presented by PLATO members and local, national, and international special guest presenters offer a wealth of knowledge 24/7.
BIKE RIDES
Cruise the bike paths and streets of Madison with self-guided bicycling routes.
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FIELD & THEATER TRIPS
REMINDER! The Verona Pick-Up & Drop-Off location has changed. If you are going on the Where Nature and Architecture Converge field trip on August 25, please note that 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.
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