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ESU Austin Branch Programs 2026-2027

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October 20, 2026

Alex Alford, Austin Shakespeare
"The Bard is Just the Beginning - Keeping Shakespeare Interesting"

November 2, 2026

Winston Churchill's Birthday in the US250 Year
A celebration hosted by International Churchill Society members
Tim Bouverie, British Historian & Author: "Allies at War"

January 19, 2027

James Galbraith, UT Professor in the LBJ School of Public Affairs
"Adam Smith's Wealth of Nations at 250"

February 16, 2027

Alexandra Sukalo, Director, UT's Intelligence Studies Project
"The Intelligence Studies Project and National Security"

March 23, 2027

Simon Atkinson, UT Professor in the School of Architecture
"Historic Houses in Greenwich and Wales"

April 20, 2027

Rhonda Evans, Director, UT's Clark Center for Australia and New Zealand
"Australia's Place in the World"

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ESU Austin Branch Programs 2025-2026

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October 21, 2025
Janine Barchas, Professor, UT Dept of English
In observance of the Jane Austen 250, the author will discuss her illustrated biography, The Novel Life of Jane Austen (2025)

November 18, 2025
Winston Churchill's Birthday, 2025
A celebration in the home of Churchill Society members 

January 20, 2026
Ed Miller, Scottish folk singer and folklorist
"Robert Burns as Folklorist and Scottish Icon"

February 17, 2026
Aaron T. Pratt, Curator of Early Books & Manuscripts, Harry Ransom Center
"Buying Shakespeare in Renaissance England"

March 17, 2026
Catherine Musemeche, pediatric surgeon and author of Lethal Tides
"Major Barbara Stimson, American Surgeon in the British Army"

April 21, 2026
"Shakespeare's 'Midsummer' in Marfa: A West Texas Fairy Tale"
Jeremy Brimhall, Ed CE Director, Austin Symphony Orchestra

The English-Speaking Union exists to foster global understanding through educational programs that focus on teacher enrichment and support, immigrant support, scholarships and youth speaking programs. Each year, national programs serve more than 60,000 teachers, students, volunteers and immigrants around the US. Local "branches" meet to enjoy local programming and support ESU's objectives.

The Austin Branch of ESU meets 6 times, October through May, for hospitality and programs about history, culture, and current events around the English-speaking world.

Annual membership is encouraged in support of the ESU mission and its programs.
Membership: $150 for individuals/$300 for couples includes national dues and all Austin events below.

Happy hour gatherings take place at the historic Neill-Cochran House Museum, 6:00-8:00 pm
Programs are free to ESU members; guests are welcome: adults $30 per person, students $10
(contributions to catering and venue rental)

Guest registration for all events is expected in advance via button below

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Welcome to the Austin Branch Page

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Welcome to the Austin Branch of The English-Speaking Union. We are a non-profit, non-political membership organization whose mission is to promote scholarship and the advancement of knowledge through the effective use of English in an expanding global community. We sponsor and organize educational and cultural programs for students and teachers as well as provide lectures, social events, and travel opportunities for our members. The Austin Branch is one of 68 located throughout the United States and is part of a global network of ESUs promoting educational opportunities in over 50 countries around the world. We invite you to explore our website to learn more about who we are and what we do.