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 Power of Saying Yes: A Journey of Performing Surgeries on All Seven Continents
Dr. Jane Arbuckle Petro A trailblazer in the medical field, Dr. Jane Arbuckle Petro is the 2025 Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award recipient. Now a plastic surgeon and educator with over 20 year... Read More »You are Changing the World Whether You Like it or Not
David LaMotte In a world where it's easy to feel powerless, David LaMotte wants to empower people and help them realize their potential. Author of "You Are Changing the World Whethe... Read More »From Washington to Trump: The US Presidency and America at 250
Lindsay Chervinsky and Chris Whipple The power of the presidency has defined centuries of Americans, and as the country approaches the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, ... 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
