News and Events

Friday, October 23, 2020

4:30-5:15 PM (EDT)

ESU National Programs: Luard Morse Scholarships & TLAB (Travel and Learn Abroad)

The Luard Morse Scholarship provides up to $25,000 towards a semester of study at a British university to deserving students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). The scholarship is open to sophomore students in all disciplines and has been awarded to students majoring in economics, finance, mathematics, philosophy,  liberal arts, and the sciences.                                                                 

Alice Uhl (National Staff)

Each year, ESU Branches provide nearly 50 TLAB Scholarships for secondary educators in their communities. ESU scholarships are for current classroom teachers who are selected by local Branches to attend multi-week courses at Shakespeare's Globe in London, the University of Edinburgh, or the University of Oxford.

TLAB also offers one-week travel-learning experiences for lifelong learners who seek to immerse themselves in one subject. For example, "From Page to Stage" engaged adult learners in the world of Shakespeare. Through theatrical performances at the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company, lectures with world-class scholars, exclusive behind-the-scenes tours, and museum visits, participants explore Shakespeare's family homes, enjoy the sites and shops that make Stratford-upon-Avon a unique destination, and gain a new perspective on how the Bard's legacy continues to shape our lives today.                                                                        

Alice Uhl (National Staff)
Dr. Julia C. Van de Water (Charlottesville and Lexington)

5:15-6:00 PM (EDT)

Staying Connected with Branch Members via Zoom 

Have you missed attending ESU National or Branch events? Join the more than 300 million people who have discovered Zoom, a web conferencing tool that provides a platform to conduct or access live online conferences, presentations, lectures, meetings and webinars. It's free, simple to get started, no need to share personal data. Learn how to download the Zoom App, join a Zoom meeting, access programs and speakers offered online, interact virtually with ESU Branch members, and more.

Susan Moffat-Thomas (Colonial NC)
Dr. Julia C. Van de Water (Charlottesville and Lexington)
Joshua Keppel-Gonzalez (National Staff)