{"id":257,"date":"2023-01-31T18:17:28","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T18:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esustage.wpengine.com\/kansas-city\/?page_id=257"},"modified":"2026-07-12T22:15:46","modified_gmt":"2026-07-12T22:15:46","slug":"branch-homepage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/","title":{"rendered":"New Orleans Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section id=\"homepage-block\" class=\"content-over-image show-overlay\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/10\/st.-louis-cathedral-282.png');\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n                <h5 class=\"title\">The English-Speaking Union<\/h5>\n        \n                <div class=\"subtitle\">New Orleans<\/div>\n        \n                <h3 class=\"description\"><p style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The English-Speaking Union\u2019s diverse educational programs are the hallmark of our mission. Our programs highlight the broad base audience we serve\u2014students, educators, English-language learners, new immigrants, and members.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n        \n        <div class=\"buttons\">\n                                                                                                          \n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/get-involved\/become-a-member\/membership-new-orleans\/\" class=\"btn btn-solid\" target=\"_blank\">Join Today<\/a>\n                                                                                <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"h-\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"title-section\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        \n                <h2>Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n        \n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n<div class=\"ecs-events default default-1\"><div class=\"ecs-event\"><h2 class=\"entry-title summary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/event\/esu-2026-founders-award-gala-and-national-patron-tour-ovid-and-shakespeares-metamorphoses\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">ESU 2026 Founder\u2019s Award Gala and National Patron Tour \u201cOvid and Shakespeare\u2019s Metamorphoses\u201d<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"ecs-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/event\/esu-2026-founders-award-gala-and-national-patron-tour-ovid-and-shakespeares-metamorphoses\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/quinn-letter-300x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/quinn-letter-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/quinn-letter-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/quinn-letter-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/quinn-letter-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/quinn-letter.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"duration time\"><span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">July 12 @ 8:00 am<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"tribe-event-date-end\">July 16 @ 5:00 pm<\/span> <span class='timezone'> UTC+0 <\/span><\/span><div class=\"ecs-events-list-event-description\"><p class=\"ecs-excerpt\">July 12&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;July 16&nbsp;EDT Dear Friends, Thank you again for being part of the truly spe&#8230;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/event\/esu-2026-founders-award-gala-and-national-patron-tour-ovid-and-shakespeares-metamorphoses\/\" class=\"tribe-events-read-more\" rel=\"bookmark\">Find out more &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ecs-event\"><h2 class=\"entry-title summary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/event\/happy-hour-halifax-resolves\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Happy Hour: Halifax Resolves<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"ecs-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/event\/happy-hour-halifax-resolves\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-12.32.41-PM-300x168.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-12.32.41-PM-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-12.32.41-PM-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-12.32.41-PM-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-05-28-at-12.32.41-PM.png 1244w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"duration time\"><span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">July 15 @ 4:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">5:00 pm<\/span> <span class='timezone'> UTC+0 <\/span><\/span><div class=\"ecs-events-list-event-description\"><p class=\"ecs-excerpt\">July 15\u00a0@\u00a04:00 pm\u00a0\u2013\u00a05:00 pm\u00a0CST During the 250th&nbsp;Anniversary of the birth of our nation,&#8230;<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/event\/happy-hour-halifax-resolves\/\" class=\"tribe-events-read-more\" rel=\"bookmark\">Find out more &raquo;<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ecs-event\"><h2 class=\"entry-title summary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/event\/the-leviathan-conspiracy-an-evening-with-author-benjamin-karp\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">The Leviathan Conspiracy an evening with Author Benjamin Karp<\/a><\/h2><div class=\"ecs-thumbnail\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/event\/the-leviathan-conspiracy-an-evening-with-author-benjamin-karp\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"240\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/The-Leviathan-Conspiracy-an-evening-with-the-author.-2-240x300.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/The-Leviathan-Conspiracy-an-evening-with-the-author.-2-240x300.png 240w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/The-Leviathan-Conspiracy-an-evening-with-the-author.-2-819x1024.png 819w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/The-Leviathan-Conspiracy-an-evening-with-the-author.-2-768x960.png 768w, https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2026\/06\/The-Leviathan-Conspiracy-an-evening-with-the-author.-2.png 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 240px) 100vw, 240px\" \/><\/a><\/div><span class=\"duration time\"><span class=\"tribe-event-date-start\">July 16 @ 6:00 pm<\/span> &#8211; <span class=\"tribe-event-time\">8:00 pm<\/span> <span class='timezone'> UTC+0 <\/span><\/span><div class=\"ecs-venue-details\"><span class=\"duration venue\"><span class=\"ecs-venue-address-separator\"><\/span>6330 St Charles Ave<span class=\"ecs-venue-location\"><address class=\"ecs-events-address\"><span class=\"tribe-address\">\n\n<span class=\"tribe-street-address\">6330 St. Charles Ave<\/span>\n\t\n\t\t<br>\n\t\t<span class=\"tribe-locality\">New Orleans<\/span><span class=\"tribe-delimiter\">,<\/span>\n\n\n\t<span class=\"tribe-postal-code\">70118<\/span>\n\n\n<\/span>\n<\/address><\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"ecs-events-list-event-description\"><p class=\"ecs-excerpt\">A diplomat is assassinated in Geneva. 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High school students develop analytical and communication skills by performing Shakespeare at the school, community, and national levels. Since 1983 more than 360,000 students have brought the timeless works of Shakespeare to life.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/evelyn-wrench-lecture-series\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/10\/IMG_3535-1024x768.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">The ESU New Orleans Branch hosts many prominent authors and scholars including ESU\u2019s own Evelyn Wrench Lecture Series named after our founder. These renowned British and American speakers present programs on a wide range of  topics, including but not limited to, current events, history, language, literature, art, architecture, and travel.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/online-happy-hour-series\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/09\/happy-hour-revised-1024x732.jpg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Happy Hour Series<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">In response to the COVID-19 world, in July of 2020 ESU members got together to introduce the virtual Happy Hour Program, which has been met with resounding success. The Happy Hour Program brings guest speakers from locations all over the world, live and free of charge using the Zoom format. And to make it a real happy hour, a few of the speakers suggest signature cocktails to match the theme for the attendees to create and enjoy at home during their presentations. Many speakers also offer exciting participation opportunities with fun give-away books and products at the end of each program. All Happy Hour events are recorded and available for download to members and anyone interested to watch on-demand.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/tlab\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2023\/08\/TLab-1024x768.jpg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">TLab: Teachers Learning Abroad<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">Since 1957, the ESU has provided summer study abroad scholarships to middle and high school teachers at Oxford, Edinburgh and Shakespeare\u2019s Globe in London.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"side-scrolling\">\n  <div class=\"inner\">\n    <div class=\"side-scrolling-header\">\n            <h2 class=\"side-scrolling-title\">ESU National Educational Programs<\/h2>\n      \n            <div class=\"side-scrolling-buttons\">\n                  <a class=\"btn btn-solid btn-small view-all\" href=\"\/what-we-do\/\">What We Do<\/a>\n                        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-small pre-btn\"><i class=\"icofont-arrow-left\"><\/i><\/button>\n        <button type=\"button\" class=\"btn btn-solid btn-small nxt-btn\"><i class=\"icofont-arrow-right\"><\/i><\/button>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"scroll-container\">\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/scholarship-programs\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/03\/national-scholarships-2-1024x768.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Scholarship Programs<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">The English Speaking Union offers a variety of scholarship programs for students, educators, and lifelong learners.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/immigrant-education-community-integration\/english-in-action\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/03\/national-eia-1024x683.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">English in Action Across America<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">English in Action helps newcomers to the U.S. improve their English language skills and build confidence. Students and volunteers meet weekly for one-to-one conversation practice. At the heart of the program is a commitment to cross-cultural exchange. Students gain insight into life in the U.S. Volunteers learn about different cultures and support immigrants, refugees and other newcomers building new lives in this country.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/middle-school-debate-public-speaking\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/03\/national-debate.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Debate &amp; Public Speaking<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">The ESU\u2019s middle and high school debate leagues provide students with the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills through public speaking at debate tournaments in the US throughout the academic year. Students from all over the world also have the opportunity to hone their skills during the International Public Speaking Competition in London. <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/international-public-speaking-competition\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/03\/national-speaking-competition.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">International Public Speaking Competition<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">The International Public Speaking Competition brings together outstandingly articulate young people from all over the world for a week of public speaking competition and international cultural exchange with the ESU of the Commonwealth in London. The finalist contestants meet and learn with their peers of different backgrounds and cultures from some 50 countries. Through all its qualifying levels, the program engages more than 40,000 young people globally. <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/teachers-learning-abroad\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/03\/travel-learn-abraod-1024x737.jpeg);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">TLab\u2014Travel and Learn Abroad<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">Study in the United Kingdom for an unforgettable immersive experience! Live and learn on the famed campuses of Oxford and Edinburgh or discover Shakespeare in the context that brought his works to life \u2014 exploring his hometown in Stratford or performing on the stage of the Globe Theatre in London.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"card-item\">\n        <a href=\"\/what-we-do\/esu-national-shakespeare-writing-program\/\">\n                    <div class=\"card-image\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/03\/national-shakespeare-writing.png);\"><\/div>\n          <div class=\"info\">\n            <h3 class=\"paragraph-title heading-3\">Shakespeare Writing Competition<\/h3>\n            <div class=\"paragraph\">This program is designed for students who express their love of Shakespeare through creative and analytical writing. It will consist of competitive and non-competitive writing events for high school students.<\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n          <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"cta-section small-width\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n\n                <div class=\"cta-title\">Get in touch with the New Orleans Branch<\/div>\n        \n        \n        <div class=\"cta-button\">\n                            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/contact-us\/\" class=\"btn btn-solid cta-button-link\">Contact Us<\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<section id=\"\" class=\"left-image-right-text single left-image-right-text normal\">\n    <div class=\"inner\">\n        <div class=\"flex-container\">\n            <div class=\"image\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.esuus.org\/neworleans\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/31\/2024\/09\/IMG_1145.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"content\">\n                                    <h5>Support Us<\/h5>\n                                                    <h2>Donate to support the New Orleans branch<\/h2>\n                                                    <h3>The ESU New Orleans Branch is always grateful for your kind donations of any amount. 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