Tue
21
May
Tall Ships Erie Lecture Series: Story of 'Niagara 4' – Erie's Historic Tall Ship
Fleet William Sabatini Insiders call Erie's historic tall ship "Niagara 4," referring to the U.S. BrigNiagara that was launched in 1988. Niagara serves as Pennsylvania'sflagship, and has del... Read More »
Wed
22
May
The Berlin Wall Thirty Years Later: Legacies and Lessons
Jackson Janes On November 9, 1989, the fall of the Berlin Wall—and subsequent German unity—was a dreamcome true for Germans. Over the next few yearsthe dream of a larger Europe,... Read More »
Thu
23
May
From 2.3 GPA to D.O.C.: Mentors; Mantras; and Hip-Hop
Chuck Herring Ed.D. This presentation provides participants theopportunity to go on a journey with Dr. Herring from1984 until the present. Along the way, he will sharethrough anecdotes, q... 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.
2019 Spring Term Programming Announced
Spring Term Programming for 2019 kicks off on April 9th.
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POSTPONED: A Conversation with Chris Matthews
Global Summit X Event featuring Chris Matthews: POSTPONED. Alternative dates are being explored now and when available will be announced to the com...
Global Summit 2018 Speakers Announced
Join us for Global Summit X Oct. 29 to Nov. 16
JES to offer programming at Celebrate Erie 2018
We're excited and honored to offer programming during CelebrateErie this year!
