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Happy Hour: Why I Started World Elephant Day

Happy Hour: Why I Started World Elephant DayFebruary 19 @ 4:00 pm5:00 pm

Sponsored by the ESU Kansas City BranchFilmmaker and conservationist, Patricia Sims, talks about her journey to create the annual global awareness campaign, World Elephant Day, which she founded in 2012.

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ESU’s Showtime Shindig

February 22 @ 11:30 am4:30 pm

The ESU is hosting another Showtime Shindig which is part of the ESU Theatre Club.  We will be seeing Andrew Lloyd’s Sunset Boulevard starring Grammy-nominated singer and Laurence Olivier-Award winning

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Happy Hour: King George IV: The Worst Ruler in British History?

March 12 @ 6:00 pm7:00 pm

British historian, Sir Spencer Walpole, described King George IV (1762-1830) as “a bad son, a bad husband, a bad father, a bad subject, a bad monarch, and a bad friend.” The Duke of Wellington was more charitable of the king, ” was indeed the most extraordinary compound of talent, wit, buffoonery, o…

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ESU 2025 Founder’s Award Gala Honoring Dr. E. Quinn Peeper

March 15
Winter Park Racquet Club
2111 Via Tuscany
Winter Park, Florida 32789 United States

The English-Speaking Union Founder’s Award Gala Honoring Dr. E. Quinn Peeper ESU National Chairman His Britannic Majesty’s Honorary Consul to Louisiana Saturday, March 15, 2025 Winter Park Racquet Club Winter Park, Florida

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Happy Hour: Huck Finn’s America: Mark Twain’s Masterpiece and the Era That Shaped His Masterpiece with Andrew Levy

April 2 @ 6:00 pm7:00 pm

Award-winning author, Dr. Andrew Levy, explores the historical and cultural context in which Mark Twain wrote “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.” Levy delves into the social issues of Twain’s time, such as race relations, childhood, and the American identity, to provide a deeper understandin…

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Happy Holidays from the ESU!

 

Dear ESU Community,

As the holiday season brings us together in reflection and celebration, I want to thank each of you for being an integral part of our vibrant ESU community. Together, we are fostering connections, breaking down barriers, and building a more inclusive and understanding world—all through the unifying power of the English language.

The past year has been one of meaningful progress and impact for our organization, made possible by your dedication and support. Whether through our educational programs, cultural exchanges, or Branch events, we’ve witnessed the transformative impact of our work – bringing together people from diverse backgrounds, fostering communication, and creating pathways for mutual understanding and personal growth.

A special highlight was welcoming friends from English-Speaking Unions across the globe to Cleveland for the International Council Meeting. This gathering reminded us of the strength and importance of our global community, united by a shared mission to empower and connect people through the English language.

I am so proud of the countless lives we have touched and the connections we have nurtured.

Looking ahead to the coming year, we promise an extraordinary calendar of activities and events designed to inspire, educate, and connect us all. We look forward to sharing these experiences with you and continuing our journey together.

While on a recent trip to New York City, Michael and I visited with our ESU staff and seized the opportunity to take a photo together. We hope you enjoy this glimpse of the dedicated team whose hard work and passion make everything we do possible.

We all raise a toast to our incredible ESU community!

Here’s to:

Expanding minds

Strengthening friendships, and

Unlocking new opportunities in the year ahead.

Cheers to a Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and a prosperous and healthy New Year!

With warm regards and gratitude,

Dr. E. Quinn Peeper

Chairman

The English-Speaking Union of the United States


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