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PLATO Weekly Update
July 7, 2026
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BIG THANKS... to members who have already renewed! For those who haven't, you are invited to renew today to take advantage of the mix of virtual and in-person courses, lectures and social activities this summer and fall, and all the way through August 1, 2027. Dues remain at just $60 per person!
There's a reason PLATO's membership has once again surpassed 1,000 members... PLATO is thriving! Since June 2025, PLATO has offered more than 100 Courses; 26 Field/Theater Trips; 15 Lectures; more than 50 Social Gatherings, and more! Current members may renew here and new members may visit the Join PLATO webpage to become members.
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CURRICULUM
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SUMMER COURSES
Find details about Summer Courses on the Courses webpage.
FALL COURSES are around the corner! Are you interested in sharing your interests, knowledge, talents, and/or skills as a course coordinator? The Curriculum Committee is ready to lend a hand – learn how to get started with your course proposal here.
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SPECIAL EVENTS
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FIELD TRIPS
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NEW! Join us for a members-only pontoon boat ride tour and lecture presented by Sissel Schroeder, Professor of Anthropology at UW Madison who will educate us about the Wisconsin Dugout Canoe Survey Project. Learn more and register here.
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SOLD OUT! The Green Bay/Oneida Nation Tour on Tuesday, August 11 is full – learn more and join the waitlist here.
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SOLD OUT! The Fearless Science Tour on on Thursday, August 6 at 10:00am at the Morgridge Institute for Research is full – learn more and join the waitlist here.
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BREAKFAST & COFFEE GATHERINGS + A LUNCH HOUR MEET-UP
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! Second Friday Breakfast – July 10, 10:00am-12:00pm at the Memorial Union Terrace – note the time change and summertime change in venue. Learn more and RSVP here.
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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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PLATO POP-UP EVENTS
Providing members with new opportunities to connect, learn, and grow!
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Submit your idea for a Pop-Up Event today!
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