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 MemberSuperabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet
Marian L. Tupy Location: Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State St, Erie, PA 16508 Date/Time: Thursday, November 7, 7:30-9:00PM Admission: General Admission $35.00, Preferred ... Read More »*Postponed* From Erie to the Hall of Fame: Life, Legacy of Fred Biletnikoff – the 2024 Recipient of the Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award
Fred Biletnikoff Location: Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State St. Erie, PA 16508 Date/Time: *Postponed* Admission: General Admission $35.00, Preferred Seating $60.00 Due... Read More »Leading and Succeeding: Lessons to Lift up the Current and Next Generations
Maj. Gen. Ed Bolton Jr., Angelia G. Neal, Dr. Karen J. Bolton, and Via Van Liew Location: Gannon University, Yehl Ballroom, Waldron Campus Center, 124 Seventh St, Erie, PA 16501 Date/Time: Monday, November 11, 7:30-9:00PM Admission: General Ad... 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.
