Justin Driver Justin Driver is the Robert R. Slaughter Professor of Law and Counselor to the Dean at Yale Law School. He teaches and writes in the area of constitutional […]
The International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Roundtable is a unique conference featuring the International Prosecutors of the world’s several International Tribunals and foremost experts in International Criminal Law. Held at the Athenaeum Hotel, the Robert Jackson Center and other venues at the Chautauqua Institution, these event serve as a working retreat for the Prosecutors, students, and […]
This year's Constitution Day Student Lecture at the Robert H. Jackson Center will be Citizenship and the U.S. Constitution with Hon. Mark A. Montour and Hon. Darlene Lay. Constitution Day recognizes U.S. Congress' adoption of the United States Constitution in 1787 and, since 1941, as also Citizenship Day to honor all who are U.S. citizens regardless […]
The Robert H. H Jackson Center is pleased to host author Lynne Olson as this year’s Al and Marge Brown Lecture Series speaker, October 24 at 2:00 p.m. via a live stream. She will discuss her focus, writing process, and her research on the relationship between the United States and Great Britain during World War […]
Chief Prosecutor of the Special Court for Sierra Leone, David Crane, will provide an update from his perspective on the ongoing war in Ukraine at 2 p.m. December 5 via live webinar.Please click here to register for the virtual event.Dr. Crane will discuss where the conversation for justice for Ukraine are, challenges and opportunities, and […]
January 31: 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.February 1: 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.Discover the 72-year struggle that finally won half of America's citizens a voice in their own government, through […]
We are pleased to announce that the next Turner Lecture Series program will be Feb. 6, 2024 at 6:30 at the Robert H. Jackson Center and feature Kristan McMahon, President of the Center. She is celebrating her 5th anniversary as the Center’s leader and will reflect on its legacy and future plans. Please join us […]
Our Jackson Day in Warren County celebration will be Wednesday, February 21 with keynote speaker Elizabeth Hirz, the first woman to serve as District Attorney in Erie County, Pennsylvania. She will speak on the importance of civic engagement in enhancing our communities. Cocktail hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the Crary Art Gallery with drinks […]
March 6: 10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m. & 7-8 p.m.March 7: 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.How do we ensure equal rights for all citizens?Discover the struggle and sacrifice for Black civil […]
St. Luke’s theatre group, the Winged Ox Players, present the one-woman play, “My Name is Rachel Corrie” at the Robert H. Jackson Center's Cappa Theatre this Friday. Admission is free, but donations will be accepted. All proceeds from the performance will go to Gaza relief through the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. […]
March 20: 10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m. March 21: 9-10 a.m. and 1-2 p.m. What does it mean to start a new life in a new country? Discover the journey from steerage to Ellis Island to the sweatshops of New York City, through the experiences of one young Irish immigrant forced to seek a new American life […]
April 10: 10-11 a.m., 1-2 p.m., 7-8 p.m. April 11: 9-10 a.m., 1-2 p.m. What’s the meaning of loyalty?Understand the impact of Executive Order 9066, which imprisoned thousands of innocent […]
