The Robert H. Jackson Center has hired Tina Downey as its new Director of Development. Downey is the former Director of the Chautauqua Fund at Chautauqua Institution. Her primary responsibility will be to coordinate and advance the Center’s annual … [Read more...]
‘Take Me Out to The Ball Game’s Feminist Origins’ Discussion at Robert H. Jackson Center Tuesday Night
The Final 2022 Turner Series program called "'Take Me Out To The Ball Game’s' Feminist Origins" will take place at the Robert H. Jackson Center tonight. St. Bonaventure University former Interim President and current Jefferson Educational Society … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Board Extends President Kristan McMahon’s Contract
Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon's contract has been extended for an additional three years. The Center's Board of Directors voted unanimously to extend the contract through April 2025. At the conclusion of this next contract, … [Read more...]
Over 80 People Attend Seminar on Refugees at Robert H. Jackson Center
Over 80 people attended a program on refugees at the Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday night. The event was hosted by St. Luke's Episcopal Church, the New Neighbor Coordinating Committee, and featured members of refugee resettlement organization, … [Read more...]
‘Refugees, Who Needs Them?’ Presentation To Be Held at Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday
An event titled "Refugees, Who Needs Them?" will be held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Thursday, March 31. The New Neighbor Coordinating Committee, which came out of the refugee resettlement discussion held in December, announced the event which … [Read more...]
Robert H. Jackson Center Presents on the Legacy of ‘The Federal Prosecutor’ April 1
The Robert H. Jackson Center will present the legacy of “The Federal Prosecutor” on Friday, April 1 Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon said the Continuing Legal Education series will begin at 9:00 a.m., April 1. U.S. Attorney for the … [Read more...]
JCC to Offer Free Presentation on Ida Tarbell and Lucille Ball
Author Kathleen Brady will present “History Made in Chautauqua County: How Ida Tarbell and Lucille Ball Changed America'' at Jamestown Community College. The presentation will take place at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 in the Sheldon Center Room … [Read more...]
Eight Former County Executives Recognized at Robert H. Jackson Center
The eight men who have led Chautauqua County in the nearly 50 years since the County Executive position was created were honored at an event held at the Robert H. Jackson Center Friday. Until 1975, the Chautauqua County Board of Supervisors … [Read more...]
‘Living Voices’ Program Returns to Robert H. Jackson Center
The Robert H. Jackson Center is bringing back its "Living Voices" program with performances scheduled for March and April. Center President Kristan McMahon said "Living Voices" has traditionally been focused toward school students, "And this year … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Kristan McMahon – March 3, 2022
WRFA's Julia Ciesla-Hanley spoke with Robert H. Jackson Center President Kristan McMahon about upcoming programs at the Center including this year's theme, "Democracy on Trial." … [Read more...]
