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PLATO Weekly Update
February 17, 2026
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CURRICULUM
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SPRING COURSES
Many Spring Courses begin this week!
There's still time to register for some, including 16 Courses that offer unlimited participation – review those courses here and contact the course coordinator to register.
Find the full Spring 2026 Course Schedule on the Courses page.
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HALF-PRICE MEMBERSHIPS
To renew or to become a member, visit the Join PLATO webpage – now through March 31, memberships are half-price ($30).
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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LECTURES
PAST LECTURE RESOURCES – Download this handout from the Protecting Due Process and Immigrants in Our Community lecture last month.
Download the PLATO Lecture Schedule through April 2026!
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NEXT WEEK! Global Entries: Anecdotes from My Travels Abroad on Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 1:30-3:00pm at Oakwood Village University Woods Arts and Education Center. In his lecture, author Joe Fahey will share his extraordinary adventures while traveling to the ends of the earth and many places in between during his 40-year corporate career working for several multinational companies. Registration for this lecture is not required, guests are welcome, and parking is free. Learn more here.
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NEXT MONTH! Birding: Transitioning from Winter to Spring! Join us on Thursday, March 19, 2026 from 1:30-3:00pm at Oakwood Village University Woods Arts and Education Center for this fascinating lecture with Chuck Henrikson, PhD. In his lecture, Dr. Henrikson will share how he got started with his birding adventures in the UW Arboretum, and what makes this post-retirement hobby such a meaningful way of life. Registration for this lecture is not required, guests are welcome, and parking is free. Learn more 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! Third Friday Lunch Gathering at the Great Dane Pub on the East Side on Jupiter Drive on February 20, from 11:30am-1:30pm. Learn more and RSVP here.
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NEXT WEEK! Join us to cheer our UW Badgers on to victory! The next (and last) Basketball Watch Party is on Sunday, February 22 at 3pm. RSVP requested but not required – come and leave as desired – guests are welcome! Learn more and RSVP here!
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FIELD TRIPS
Download the updated Field Trip Schedule with day trips to interesting sites around Wisconsinthrough Fall 2026. Note that this is a preliminary list; more will be announced as details are finalized.
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THEATER TRIPS
Download the updated Theater Trip Schedule with spring and summer offerings – destinations include Milwaukee, Fort Atkinson, and Chicago.
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