Jefferson Educational Society

10/26/2025

🚨 CONTEST ALERT! 🚨

Ever wanted to ask Neil deGrasse Tyson your biggest question about the universe? 🌠

Now’s your chance! FIVE lucky audience members will be selected to ask Dr. Tyson a question LIVE during his Global Summit XVII event on Wednesday, October 29 in Erie!

🔭 Fill out this brief form to enter: https://forms.gle/fFZsgacE3tuPqrbe8

We’ll contact our winners directly on Tuesday!

Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to engage with one of the most brilliant minds in science. ✨

10/24/2025

As questions about global alliances intensify, former U.S. Ambassador to the European Union Mark Gitenstein joins us tonight for a critical conversation: “Europe With(out) the U.S.: The Future of NATO and the European Union.”

Drawing on his distinguished diplomatic career and deep understanding of transatlantic relations, Ambassador Gitenstein will explore what’s at stake for both Europe and America in an era of shifting alliances, economic uncertainty, and renewed geopolitical pressure.

📅 TONIGHT! (Oct. 24)
📍 JES - 3207 State Street, Erie, PA
🎟 Reserve your seats: jeserie.org/global-summit-XVII/details/europe-without-the-us-the-future-of-nato-and-the-european-union

Don’t miss this chance to hear one of America’s foremost diplomatic voices share insight into the future of democracy, defense, and international cooperation.

10/23/2025

“Make a difference today for someone who is fighting for their tomorrow.” - Jim Kelly

We had such a great time last night with Jim Kelly and the Bills Mafia who filled the Yehl Room at Gannon University!

Thank you all for joining us for a night of inspiring stories about faith, family, football, and fans from an NFL legend.🏈

Global Summit XVII is just heating up. Don’t miss any more of the incredible lineup we have prepared for you all.

Visit our website for full details!
jeserie.org/global-summit-xvii

10/22/2025

TONIGHT - SOLD OUT!🏈🔥

We are looking forward to having so many of you join us tonight at Gannon University to welcome Pro Hall of Famer Jim Kelly to Erie, PA!

Please arrive early (doors open 6:00pm) and be patient with our staff and volunteers as we process everyone through the line and to their seats to ensure a wonderful evening for all.

10/21/2025

“We must remember our history was made by fallible human beings.” - Chris Whipple

Thank you all for joining us tonight as we took a look at the long and fascinating history of our US Presidents with Chris Whipple and Lindsay Chervinsky, in conversation with Steve Scully.

As we look towards America’s 250th Anniversary next year, we are grateful to have had this in-depth analysis of our past and share in some of Lindsay’s parting words this evening, “Let’s use these anniversary years to remind us to work together on how we can still be changing the world.”

If you missed tonight’s conversation, you don’t want to miss what’s next! Be sure to check out our website for the full line up and purchase your tickets for our upcoming Global Summit events. jeserie.org/global-summit-XVII

10/16/2025

We restarted our 2025 Global Summit in a big way on Tuesday by honoring this year’s recipient of the Thomas B. Hagen Dignitas Award, Dr. Jane Arbuckle Petro.

Dr. Petro, an Erie native, is a trailblazer in the medical field, has performed surgery on all seven continents, and exemplifies excellence, humility, and empathy. We were fortunate to be able to learn from her experiences in her presentation, “The Power of Saying ‘Yes.’”

We continue the Global Summit with a FREE event this evening in partnership with Gannon University at the Warner Theatre, “You Are Changing the World Whether You Like It Or Not,” with David LaMotte.

To reserve your seat for tonight or purchase tickets to any of our upcoming Global Summit events, please visit our website: jeserie.org/global-summit-xvii

10/11/2025

The 2025 JES Global Summit starts back up on Tuesday and we’re just popping up everywhere!📰

Thank you to our many friends and sponsors in the realm of Erie media helping us spread the word of our “most ambitious lineup yet!”

🎟️Be sure to get your tickets:
jeserie.org/global-summit-xvii

10/10/2025

Early Bird pricing ends TODAY! You do not want to miss our upcoming Global Summit events!

Visit our website to browse the entire line-up and purchase your tickets today at a discounted rate. jeserie.org/global-summit-XVII

10/10/2025

Thanks for the rundown of all of our still-to-come Global Summit events, Erie Reader!

Be sure to check out this article and register for your favorites. Early Bird pricing ends today!

The Jefferson Educational Society has designed an ambitious slate of events for their 17th Global Summit, which officially kicked off last month when Erie welcomed President Barack Obama. Events continue through October, featuring names like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Dr. Jane Petro, Jim Kelly, and Mike Pence with subject matter spanning politics, science, medicine, sports, climate, and more.

More by Chloe Forbes at the link in the comments below ⬇️

Collage by Chelsea Oliver

10/10/2025

We took our 2025 Civic Leadership Academy to new heights of Erie County today.

From the depths of Union City, to rooftops in Corry, and into the heart of North East, they received a full look at what progress is happening in some of the furthest parts of our county.

We continue to look forward to the research and recommendations this group of emerging leaders will present about, “Addressing the Population Decline in Erie County.” Stay tuned!

10/08/2025

We grieve along with our community partners at Erie Center for Arts & Technology. Our entire team has fond memories of Miss Tamika and will miss her helpful and encouraging energy. We send our deepest condolences to her family, friends, and those throughout the Erie community she so faithfully served.💜

Remembering Tamika Craig 💗

On Saturday, October 2, 2025, our dear friend and colleague Tamika Craig passed away after her courageous journey with breast cancer.

Tamika was ECAT’s second hire in 2020 and truly the heartbeat of our organization. She led a life filled with joy, hope, and purpose, inspiring everyone she met to rise to their greatest potential. Her laughter, wisdom, and warmth shaped our community in ways that will never be forgotten.

As a staff, we are still coming to terms with this loss. We will continue to honor her spirit by serving the students she loved so deeply and by striving to live each day with the same kindness and intentionality that she modeled.

We will share details about Tamika’s funeral service and celebration of life as soon as they are available.

We invite you to share your favorite memories of Tamika in the comments as we celebrate her incredible legacy.

As Tamika would say...
✨ Have an intentionally great day. ✨

10/07/2025

Our 2025 JES Civic Leadership Academy cohort is deep into their research for this year's project topic of, "Addressing Population Decline in Erie County." Now they need help from YOU!

If you LIVE anywhere in Erie County, Pennsylvania, we welcome you to take this quick survey. No emails or phone numbers are being collected in this survey, and no personally identifiable data will be shared publicly.

Thank you for supporting our emerging leaders!
tinyurl.com/JCLA2025