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 MemberAt a Breaking Point: Erie County Nonprofits Navigating Cuts, Delays, and Uncertainty
Linda Fleming, Ph.D. and Adam Bratton, M.P.A. There has been much focus in the media on federal funding reduction, government shutdowns, the delayed state budget, and more recently, inflation. However, less has be... Read More »Fairview Satellite: Celebrating America's Freedom Holidays: Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and the Fourth of July
Andrew Roth , Ph.D. JES Scholar-in-Residence You might have heard "Taps" on May 25, celebrated Juneteenth on June 19, and almost certainly saw and heard fireworks as you noshed your picnic fare on the Fourth of... Read More »Building the Presque Isle Neighborhood Network: A Working Blueprint for Sparking Revitalization Organizations
Seth Trott, J.D. A year ago, Seth Trott, J.D. introduced the Presque Isle Neighborhood Network (PINN), a community-driven nonprofit to revitalize the neighborhoods around Presque Isl... 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 ...
