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 Member(Satellite Location: Corry) Corry RAILS: History to Present-Day
Tom VanTassel & Carl Wassink, A.E. Corry RAILS: History to Present-Day It is important to have an understanding of the historical timeline before we delve into the formation a few years ago of Corr... Read More »(Satellite Location: East Erie) A. Phillip Randolph Institute: How a Labor Union is Working to Get More Minority Workers into the Trades
Dewitt Walton A. Phillip Randolph Institute: How a Labor Union is Working to Get More Minority Workers into the Trades Distinguished Visiting Speaker DeWitt Walton Location: ... Read More »(Satellite Location: Harborcreek) The Future of Harborcreek Township
Harborcreek Township Board of Supervisors The Future of Harborcreek Township Location: Harborcreek Township — 5601 Buffalo Rd., Harborcreek, PA 16421 Date/Time: Wednesday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. Admis... 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.
