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 MemberA Conversation with Liz Cheney and Sr. Joan Chittister
Liz Cheney and Sr. Joan Chittister Location: Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507 Date/Time: Thursday, October 17, 7:30-9:00PM Admission: General Admission $35.00, Preferre... Read More »The Future of Sports
Stephen A. Smith Location: Cathedral Prep Auditorium, 250 W 10th St, Erie, PA 16501 Date/Time: Sunday, October 20, 7:30-9:00PM Admission: General Admission $35.00, Preferred Sea... Read More »Escaping the Housing Trap
Charles Marohn Location: Gannon University, Yehl Ballroom, Waldron Campus Center, 124 Seventh St., PA 16501 Date/Time: Monday, October 21, 7:30-9:00PM Admission: General Admissio... 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.
