Programming

Programming at the Jefferson Educational Society

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.

Programming has been a cornerstone of the Jefferson Educational Society since its beginning. From the launch of the annual Global Summit, which itself grew from a two-and-half day series to one spread over six weeks, to the total of annual events to over 100, to the launch of the Satellite Programming initiative throughout Erie County, to the more than 200 digital programs livestreamed and broadcasted to the public during the pandemic and ongoing, JES programming continues to expand in an effort to make our events more accessible to the community in new ways.

2024 SPRING TERM schedule

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Winter 2022 JES Programs

Posted on January 11th, 2022 at 3:28 PM

Winter 2022 JES Programming

This winter, the JES will have many new programs to choose from. All of the following programs will be held at the Jefferson Educational Society at 3207 State Street in Erie, PA. Lectures are $10/person and $15 with a guest, lunch n' learn programs are $10/person, distinguished visiting speaker lectures are $15/person and $25 with a guest, and we also have a number of free lectures here at the JES this winter. All JES programming is free to all Erie County students with advanced registration and proof of enrollment at event check-in.

Click the links below to read the program descriptions, times/dates, and speaker bios. Covid-19 policies will be in effect throughout programming, please review the JES Covid-19 policy here. Patrons will need to show their vaccination cards or proof of a negative test. While Erie County remains on alert, masks will be required. Advanced registration is required for all JES events. Tickets will not be sold at or during events. Payments must be made at registration. Visa, MasterCard, AMEX, and Discover accepted. Cash payments are no longer accepted by the Jefferson.

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