Programs
The Jefferson Educational Society offers different programs during the Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall terms. Some of the past and current programs include the Global Summit, Metro 100, Brock Institute Lectures, Community Conversations, Jefferson Satellite programs, and other special programs.
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Publications
The JES, it's writers, researchers, and Scholars-in-Residence publish various books, essays, journals, quick timely reads, book-notes, and reports about a wide range of topics. In 2022, the writers produced a record year, creating more than 140 publications.
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Membership
By becoming a member of the Jefferson, you will have access to benefits including: priority registration of events; advance notice of programs and lectures; an increased number of free events available to members; invitations to special member events; and subscriptions to JES publications.
Become a MemberAutocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder
Michael McFaul Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, there has been a sharp rise in the powers of autocratic Russia and China. Now, as they are rising in economic and military ... Read More »(Virtual) Autocrats vs. Democrats: China, Russia, America, and the New Global Disorder
Michael McFaul Virtual Event Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, there has been a sharp rise in the powers of autocratic Russia and China. Now, as they are rising in econo... Read More »All Too Clear – Exploring Invasive Species Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes
Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick Lights, camera, action — an invasive species changing the Great Lakes ecosystem is stealing the spotlight, and filmmakers Yvonne Drebert and Zach Melnick were there ... Read More »Advancing Community Progress in Erie, Pennsylvania
The Jefferson Educational Society (JES) of Erie is a nonprofit institution where conversations commence and ideas take action. We were founded to promote civic enlightenment and community progress for the Erie Region through the study, research, and discussion of those ideas and events that have influenced the human condition. The Society offers courses, seminars, and lectures which explain the central ideas that have formed the past, assist in exploring the present, and offer guidance to enhance the civic future of the Erie Region.
JES to host President Barack Obama at Global Summit 2025
Dr. Robert Garland to return for second residency
Football powerhouse Jim Kelly joins JES Global ...
JES continues 2025 programming
