If you love trivia contests, this event is for you! The International Relations Council is hosting WORLDQUEST 2025 again this year and all ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to attend. Teams of eight representing area businesses, universities, nonprofit organizations, community groups, ambitious students, and globetrotters put their global knowledge to the test. […]
Mark your calendar for our ESU Kansas City Annual Meeting and Luncheon Program featuring two ESU members’ cruise adventures on two luxurious Cunard Cruise ships—Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. Ben Martin and Sam El Dalati share stories and beautiful photos of a Transatlantic crossing and an unforgettable voyage along the breathtaking coastline of Alaska. […]
Sponsored by the ESU Indianapolis Branch.Mark Twain (1835-1919) was an American humorist, journalist, lecturer, and novelist who gained international fame for his travel narratives and for his adventure stories of boyhood, especially The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. He is considered one of America’s best and most beloved writers. Susan K. […]
Deadline to Vote: April 24, 2025, 11:00 pm CT The People's Choice Award is an event for the whole ESU Shakespeare community! ESU members, friends, families, teachers, classmates, and communities will be able to vote for their favorite First Place Shakespeare Competition winner from ESU Branches all over the U.S. Let's keep the fun going and vote […]
Join us for fun competition events in NYC from Saturday, April 26 to Monday, April 28, 2025. Come celebrate the achievements of our 2025 Branch Champions. Find out more >
Sponsored by the ESU Charleston Branch.Queen Victoria (1819-1901) is one of the best loved monarchs. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days, which was longer than those of any of her predecessors, constituted the Victorian era. The British Empire reached its peak during her rule. Almost within touching distance of our own time, her story […]
Walter Elias Disney (1901-1966) was born in Chicago, IL. The Disney family moved to Kansas City in 1911 where nine-year old Walt delivered newspapers with his brother, Roy. Six years later, Walt attended classes at the Kansas City Art Institute. Founded in 1885, the Kansas City Art Institute is one of the oldest and most […]
ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to experience an iconic journey on Queen Mary 2 with Cunard Cruise Lines. This is an ocean journey unlike any other. A chance to escape the real world and indulge in life’s greatest pleasures. This westbound seven-night cruise departs Southampton, England on June 6 and arrives in […]
All ESU members and Friends of ESU are invited to a free online conversation with leading historians to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the end of WWII. This special event features renowned experts who will share unique insights and reflections on one of history’s most consequential global conflicts and its enduring impact. The distinguished panelists […]
Love’s Labour’s Lost is one of Shakespeare’s most popular and endearing comedies. Taking an oath to isolate themselves from the oh-so-trivial distractions of women and LOVE, four men think that a focus on study, self-improvement and celibacy is the key to personal success. But when a Princess and her three companions arrive, the allure of […]
The English-Speaking Union In Partnership with Sea Cloud Cruises Presents2025 National Patron Tour Nelson on Shore and at Sea: A Life of the British AdmiralWith Author and Lecturer Flora FraserJuly 6-14, 2025Naples to MaltaSet sail on an extraordinary journey through history aboard the magnificent Sea Cloud Spirit, retracing the footsteps of one of Britain’s greatest […]
Saturday, August 9, 2025 • 10:30 am or 2:30 pm Seatings You are cordially invited to attend one of our biggest social gatherings of the year—A tea to celebrate King Charles III’s 76th birthday. This will be an ESU Tea Party fit for a King! Our tea party will include a variety of tea sandwiches, […]
