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 MemberFairview Satellite: The Grizzly Bears of Yellowstone National Park
Steven Ropski, Ph.D. Join former Gannon University biology professor Dr. Steve Ropski, as he will discuss the reproduction, hibernation, feeding habits, and status of the grizzly bears of... Read More »SOLD OUT - A Tale of Two Sacred Spaces Part III: Walking Tour of St. John's Lutheran Church and St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church
Michael DeSanctis, Ph.D., JES Scholar-in-Residence Back by popular demand, the JES will offer a follow-up to its successful series of tours of Erie church buildings of July 2024 and July 2025. Once again, our guide wil... Read More »VIRTUAL - Authentic Wellness & Empowerment: Building Human Capacity That Lasts – Counselor Wellness, Education, and Sustainable Care
Dr. Curtis Lee Taylor America's mental health crisis is widely acknowledged. Less discussed is the growing strain within the mental health workforce itself. Burnout, supervision bottlenecks... 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 ...
