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 MemberAbundance vs. Scarcity: The Impact of Inclusive Investments in Erie County
Gary Lee, MBA Gary N. Lee, Chief Administrative Officer of Diverse Erie, will present findings from Diverse Erie's economic impact study, which quantifies how targeted investmen... Read More »Sole Talk: A Discussion on Foot Health
LECOM Health Experts: Drs. Anthony Colonna, Colette Yori Tobia, and Alan Kidon Join us for an informative panel discussion featuring podiatry experts at the Jefferson Educational Society. The podiatry professionals will discuss foot health, mobil... Read More »Exploring the Past and Present of Gerrymandering: How It's Done, Why It's Done, and What's Happening Now
Robert Speel, Ph.D. Dr. Robert Speel, Associate Professor of Political Science at Penn State Behrend, will discuss the origins of gerrymandering in the United States, why it's become mor... 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 honors American heritage, discusses local progress through winter programming
JES to host President Barack Obama at Global Su...
Dr. Robert Garland to return for second residency
Football powerhouse Jim Kelly joins JES Global ...
