The ESU Sandhills Branch hosts prominent authors, scholars, and entertainers during the season. These renowned speakers present programs on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to, current events, history, language, literature, art, architecture, and travel.

The 2025-2026 Speaker series will consist of a combination of dinners and luncheons (please see the schedule below). We end the season in May with a Garden Party.

2025 – 2026 Schedule

• September 17 – Dr. Catherine Loomis, Evelyn Wrench Lecture

• October 22 – Dr. Robert Watson, Distinguished Professor of American History

• November 19 – Dr. Andrew Liu, Professor of Neurology and Pathology

• January 18 – Sunday afternoon at the Movies

• February 8 – Member Luncheon and Shakespeare Competition

• March 15 – Audrey Moriarty

• April 15 – Sandra Dales

• May 17 – Sandhills Branch Business Meeting and Garden Party

(Event details are available in the calendar listing)