ESU Salisbury Branch

A Message from the Salisbury Branch President

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Welcome to the Salisbury 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 Salisbury 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.

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List of Speakers - Season 2024-2025

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Thursday, September 19, 2024
Malcolm Nance

Malcolm Nance is an international counter-terrorism, intelligence, and foreign policy expert who will share his vast knowledge about the very real threats to American and Western democracy from both inside and out. Nance spent 20 years in the U.S. Navy specializing in Naval Cryptology, has testified before Congress, authored several books, lectures widely, and regularly appears on multiple media outlets.

Thursday, October 17, 2024
Dr. Michael Bitzer

Dr. Michael Bitzer is always our cherished "go-to" analyst on all things political and is ready to share his expertise about what our political landscape looks like as we approach one of our more contentious national elections. Dr. Bitzer has been a Catawba College professor for more than two decades, currently chairs its Politics Department, and is a much sought-after political observer.

Thursday, November 21, 2024
Dr. David Nordloh

Mark Twain has been called "The Lincoln of our Literature" for the transformative figure he carved as a storyteller. Retired Indiana University English professor emeritus Dr. David Nordloh will share the breadth and depths of this elemental American personality highlighting Twain's powerful language skills in revealing the human condition, especially in his classic book "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn."

Thursday, January 23, 2025
Eric Melton

Eric Melton is a caricature artist – no, NOT a cartoonist. What's the difference? Learn how this local award-winning phenom from Concord developed his signature style starting in kindergarten. And you could walk away with one of his masterpieces! We'll draw the names of several attendees and Eric will sketch you on the spot!

Thursday, February 20, 2025
Tim Allen and Steve Miller

You surely know about the Underground Railroad's land routes, but did you know that thousands of slaves escaped on ships from our NC coastal communities known as the Maritime Underground Railroad? Co-authors Tim Allen and Steve Miller have amazing stories to tell about how slaves did it, their unique communication systems, who helped them, and where they ended up.  

Thursday, March 20, 2025
Michel Picaud

Michel Picaud, one of the most preeminent experts on the restoration of the Notre Dame cathedral, will regale us on the painstaking efforts to bring this world-renowned gem back to life from a devastating fire five years ago to its joyous reopening in December. Picaud heads the leading international fundraising organization for Notre Dame and has witnessed every step of the process.

Thursday, April 17, 2025
Steve Friedman

We end our season on a high note - literally! Steve Friedman is an internationally recognized Broadway Musical historian, classically trained tenor, and one-time actor himself who will entertain us with a peek inside the Golden Age of Musical Theater of the '50s & '60s. We'll hear behind-the-scenes back stories and plenty of our favorite songs!

Annual Membership Dues: $70/single $125/couple

Dinner & Program fee: $50/pp
Non-members/guests $70 

Location: Country Club of Salisbury

Time: 6:30 cocktails, 7:00 dinner, 8:00 presentation

To join or learn more, visit: https://legacy.esuus.org/salisbury

For dinner reservations, contact President Gerry Wood:

Email:  gerry@oldyorkllc.com
Mail: 531 Muirfield Way, Salisbury, NC 28144
Phone: 704-213-6008

 
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Salisbury Branch

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The ESU celebrates English as a shared language to foster global understanding and good will by providing educational and cultural opportunities for students, educators, and members.

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