ESU Austin Branch

Welcome to the Austin Branch Page

Welcome to the Austin 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 Austin 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.

News And Events

ESU Austin Branch Programs: 2024-25

October 8, 2024
Madge Darlington
"Shakespeare at Winedale: History & Purpose"

November 19, 2024
William J. Magnuson
"The British East India Company (1600-1874)"

January 14, 2025
Whit Hanks
"The Hanks at Malmesbury"

February 18, 2025
George Scott Christian
"The French Revolution and Scotland"

March 11, 2025
Catherine Musemeche, author of Lethal Tides 
"Sea Science and WW II Naval Oceanographer Mary Sears"

April 8, 2025
Neville Hoad, Professor, UT Dept of English
"An Introduction: African Literature in English"


All scheduled events take place at Neill-Cochran House Museum

Format: Happy Hour, 6:00-8:00pm

All scheduled events are free to paid members

Guests are welcome: $30; $10 students

RSVP required and registration in advance via button below

$30 per person for happy hour and program at Neill-Cochran House Museum

Pay for Happy Hour Attendance Here

Free parking at the Museum

 

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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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