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PLATO Weekly Update
September 22, 2026
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CURRICULUM
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FALL COURSES
Most Fall Courses are underway! Have a question about a Fall Course? Find the answer on the Fall Course Schedule webpage.
CURRICULUM SHOWCASE
Have you considered offering a PLATO course but need a boost in confidence to take the next step? Learn about one coordinator's positive experience in this brief article and learn how to get started on the Propose a Course webpage. The PLATO community is supportive and generous – and leading a course is a rewarding growth experience!
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EVENTS
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LECTURES
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THIS WEEK! The Power of Art in History on Thursday, September 24 from 1:30-3pm at Oakwood Village University Woods Arts and Education Center. In this dynamic lecture, Professor Alan Garfield share slides of what many consider masterpieces in the world of art history and discuss how and why they have been given that designation. Registration is not required, guests are welcome, and parking is free. Learn more here.
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NEXT MONTH! Forgiveness as a Way of Improving Well-Being on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 1:30pm with Dr. Robert Enright, a world-renowned University of Wisconsin-Madison professor and pioneer in the science of forgiveness, for an inspiring and uplifting presentation on how forgiveness can bring greater peace, hope, and healing to our lives. Registration is not required. Learn more here.
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NOON ZOOM
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NEXT WEEK! Join retired WPR talk show host Joy Cardin and Dr. Patrick Remington for a Noon Zoom discussion about the measles outbreak, vaccine controversies and other public health concerns on Thursday, October 1 from 12:00 - 1:00pm. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link and members can register a guest. Learn more and register here.
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FIELD TRIPS
NOTE: Going forward, mail-in registration is discontinued – all PLATO field trips will require online registration.
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NEXT MONTH! West Rail Corridor: Railroads Transform Madison – a guided historic architecture walking tour through the West Rail Corridor on Sunday, October 4, from 2:00-3:45pm. Registration is required and members may bring a guest. Learn more and register here.
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ONE SPOT LEFT! Milwaukee Art Museum Tour with Professor Emeritus Alan Garfield on Wednesday, October 21. The MAM, with more than 34,000 artworks, is celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Quadracci Pavillion so the tour will begin with viewing the awesome opening and closing of the Brise Soleil "wings". Registration is required and members may bring a guest. Learn more and register here!
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BREAKFAST & COFFEE GATHERINGS + A LUNCH HOUR MEET-UP
These social events offer members and their guests social opportunities to share conversation over coffee or breakfast and lunch options.
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THIS WEEK! Fourth Friday Coffee at the Rotunda Café on September 25 from 9:30-11:30am. Learn more and RSVP here.
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THEATER TRIPS
NOTE: Going forward, mail-in registration is discontinued – all PLATO theater trips will require online registration.
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SOLD OUT! There are no spots left for Come From Away on Thursday, October 22 at The Fireside Theatre. Learn more and join the waitlist here.
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