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 MemberThe Film Industry: An Economic Opportunity for Northwest Pennsylvania
Patrick Miller, B.A., Jason B. McCann, Jessica Taylor, B.A., and Amy Murdock, M.B.A. Film Erie has partnered with r.plan to conduct a new economic impact analysis examining the role and potential of the film and media industry in Northwest Pennsylvania... Read More »Fairview Satellite: Ukraine and Russia: Where Are We Now, Where Are We Headed?
Lena Surzhko-Harned, Ph.D. February 24 marks the fourth anniversary of Russia's war on Ukraine. Prior to February 2022, some observers predicted that Ukraine did not stand a chance if Russia inv... Read More »Corry Satellite: The French Expeditions to Lake Erie: An American Legacy
Dr. David Frew, Ph.D. An 18th Century betting person might have predicted that North America would have become French as opposed to British, Spanish, or a brand-new, independent country: T... 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 ...
