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 MemberGeopolitics of the Middle East – A five-part course
Dr. Baher Ghosheh, Ph.D. JES Scholar-in-Residence, JES Board of Trustees Chair Since the end of WWII, the West Asia/North Africa region (commonly referred to as "the Middle East") has been the most unstable region of the world. In this five-week ... Read More »Harborcreek Satellite: Harriet Beecher Stowe: 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' and the Dominion of Conscience
Harriet Beecher Stowe (portrayed by Kim Hanley, B.F.A.) In 1852, Harriet Beecher Stowe published her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin", or "Life Among the Lowly." This empathetic depiction of life for African Americans under ... Read More »Pennsylvania Provincial Conference: Erie Town Hall
Andrew Roth , Ph.D. JES Scholar-in-Residence While 2026 marks the semiquincentennial of the Declaration of Independence, this year also marks the 250th anniversary of an important milestone in Pennsylvania histor... 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 ...
