https://www.jeserie.orgThe 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.en-us60https://www.jeserie.org/news/jes-summer-term-2016-programming-begins-july-12JES Summer Term 2016 Programming Begins July 12 Term features: a debate between nationally renowned politically analysts Howard Dean and Michael Steele, a comedic musical performance by Mark Russell,...Thu, 23 Jun 2016 10:00:00 -0400https://www.jeserie.org/news/the-atlantic-correspondent-deborah-fallows-of-city-makers-american-futures-project-to-speak-at-the-jeffersonThe Atlantic correspondent Deborah Fallows of City Makers: American Futures project to speak at The Jefferson The Jefferson Educational Society, Erie’s think tank for community progress, locate...Mon, 18 Jul 2016 10:00:00 -0400https://www.jeserie.org/news/jes-fall-term-2016-programming-begins-september-14JES Fall Term 2016 Programming Begins September 14 Term features: Five Visiting Speakers, including planners from the czb, LLC urban planning firm that produced Erie Refocused; two acclaimed authors;...Wed, 24 Aug 2016 10:00:00 -0400https://www.jeserie.org/news/jefferson-educational-society-to-host-us-senate-democratic-candidates-forum-pennsylvania-cable-network-to-air-program-live-on-cable-and-onlineJefferson Educational Society to host U.S. Senate Democratic Candidates’ Forum, Pennsylvania Cable Network to air program live on cable and online Erie, Pa. (March 29, 2016) – The Jeffers...Tue, 29 Mar 2016 18:06:00 -0400https://www.jeserie.org/news/as-seen-in-the-atlantic-erie-pa-featured-in-city-makers-american-futures-projectThe Atlantic continues its coverage of Erie, PA    In case you’ve missed it, Erie, Pennsylvania has become the focus of two of The Atlantic’s national correspondents. Husband and...Mon, 12 Sep 2016 17:49:00 -0400https://www.jeserie.org/news/erie-regional-history-challenge--now-recruiting-participants-Erie Regional History Challenge: Now recruiting participants   For the third-consecutive year, the Erie Times-News is partnering with The Jefferson Educational Society to present the Erie Regio...Thu, 31 Mar 2016 16:26:00 -0400https://www.jeserie.org/news/jes-announces-erie-county-civic-leadership-academy-2016  Erie, Pa. (March 23, 2016) – The Jefferson Educational Society, Erie’s think tank for community progress located at 3207 State St., has begun accepting applications to The Eri...Wed, 23 Mar 2016 13:48:00 -0400https://www.jeserie.org/news/jefferson-educational-society-adds-gov-tom-wolf-to-2015s-global-summit-lineupJefferson Educational Society Adds Gov. Tom Wolf to 2015’s Global Summit Lineup Pennsylvania Governor will address Erie for the first time publicly since taking office   FOR IMMEDIATE RE...Fri, 09 Oct 2015 13:58:00 -0400https://www.jeserie.org/news/the-jefferson-essays-eries-advanced-industriesDear Reader: By click HERE, you can access The Jefferson Educational Society’s essay dedicated to the examination of Erie’s Advanced Industries, which are arguably the key to Erie, Pa.’s ...Mon, 28 Sep 2015 12:00:00 -0400https://www.jeserie.org/news/jes-announces-speaker-lineup-for-global-summit-viiThe Jefferson Educational Society Presents: Global Summit VII Monday, October 26 to Friday, November 6, 2015 Tickets on Sale Now! Early registration and student ticket prices available until Octob...Thu, 13 Aug 2015 10:50:00 -0400