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 MemberWorking Towards a Binational Great Lakes Waterfront Trail
John Hartig Imagine a binational recreational trail along the largest chain of freshwater lakes in the world, connecting nations and communities along spectacular scenery. By link... Read More »'Supermarket Sermons: Notes on Beauty, Grace and the Wisdom of Popular Religion' – Exploring and Discussing the New Book
Michael DeSanctis, Ph.D., JES Scholar-in-Residence Join JES Scholar-in-Residence Dr. Michael E. DeSanctis at 7:00-8:00PM on Wednesday, August 6, for a discussion of his latest book, Supermarket Sermons: Notes on Beauty... Read More »East Erie Satellite: The Cartography of Slavery: Mapping Slavery in the Civil War Era
Brian Graff The mapping of the slavery population in the United States during the antebellum and Civil War years was primarily driven by political factors. The private sector prod... 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 to host President Barack Obama at Global Summit 2025
Dr. Robert Garland to return for second residency
Football powerhouse Jim Kelly joins JES Global ...
JES continues 2025 programming
