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 MemberEmpowering the Future: Shaping Leaders Through Destiny of Our Daughters Inc.
Shateria Franklin, B.A. Destiny of Our Daughters Inc. is committed to empowering young women of color by fostering leadership, education, and more. Through mentorship, advocacy, and community... Read More »The 21st Century: A Bad Time to be a Tyrant
Ferki Ferati, Ed.D. Today's headlines are giving cause for concern over purported the rise of authoritarian leaders, wannabe dictators, and tyrants globally. But since 2000, numerous auth... Read More »Corry Satellite: The Emerging Corry Fund of the Corry Community Foundation: What It Is, Why It Matters, How You Can Get Involved
Kimberly Hawkes, Shelby Scouten, Nick Cianci, Alec Zaphiris, and Courtney Olevnik The Corry Community Foundation is evaluating interest in starting an Emerging Corry Fund modeled after the Emerging Erie Fund of the Erie Community Foundation. As part... 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 begins 2025 programming with wine, health, global affairs, and day-long conference for aspiring women leaders
