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 2026-2027

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Thursday, September 17, 2026
Dr. Scott Brennen

Artificial intelligence is everywhere! But how will it be used to influence our critical midterm elections? What forms could it take, who or what will be targeted, how widespread will it be, what impact will it have, & what can we do to keep from being duped? Political advertising expert Dr. Scott Brennen has some answers.

Thursday, October 15, 2026
Dr. Patrick Giamario

In light of the hullabaloo over late night hosts Stephen Colbert & Jimmy Kimmel, UNCG Professor Dr. Patrick Giamario examines the history of political satire, how it has changed over the centuries, what role it plays, & whether the ability to needle politicians - a right enshrined in the 1st Amendment - is actually effective, beneficial, or harmful.

Thursday, November 19, 2026
Kurt Smith & Katharine Pittman

To commemorate the 250th Anniversary of our nation's founding, Colonial Williamsburg's historic interpreters Kurt Smith & Katharine Pittman provide 1st person portrayals of the Declaration of Independence's primary author Thomas Jefferson, & Revolutionary War general & President George Washington's wife.

Thursday, January 21, 2027
Dr. Charles Konrad II

Is the "Big One" coming? A Super El Niño, that is. As warming Pacific waters increase the chances for such an event, the consequences cannot be ignored. UNC-Chapel Hill professor & Regional Climate Center Director Dr. Charles Konrad ll will provide the latest science on climate change & global warming & how we in NC can prepare for what's to come.

Thursday, February 18, 2027
Dr. Anthony Atala

3D printing is fast replacing traditional manufacturing, but how does it work? Wake Forest's renowned Dr. Anthony Atala will explain how the technology has morphed from producing a vast range of everyday gadgets to the exciting new field of 3D bioprinting that creates living, functional replacement tissues & organs like ears, bone, & skin – a field revolutionizing healthcare!

Thursday, March 18, 2027
David Maraniss

What makes a New York Times bestseller? Along with winning multiple other awards for books on famous sports & political figures? Long time Washington Post contributor & author David Maraniss shares his personal recipe for how he picks a topic that continually captures such an immense audience: he likens his approach to writing to the "four legs of a table."

Thursday, April 15, 2026
Anthony Amore

The billion-dollar world of art forgery is centuries old and still thrives! Boston Museum investigator & author Anthony Amore will tell us who the biggest fraudsters have been, how they crafted such authentic-looking masterpieces that fooled sophisticated collectors and museums, and despite advancements in detection, what sort of forgeries are still being produced today.

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

Member Dinner Program Fee: $60/pp
Non-Member Dinner Program Fee: $80/pp

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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The English-Speaking Union

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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