Brinkley and Jones Lectures

Distinguished Lectures

The department presents two annual lectures, made possible through endowment funds.

Virginia N. Brinkley Lecture
This annual lecture, delivered by an eminent scholar on Classical Greece or Egypt, presents topics of interest to the broad community of scholars, students, and community members at William and Mary. The lecture is named in honor of Virginia N. Brinkley, distinguished alumna of the College.

J. Ward Jones Jr. Lecture
This annual lecture, delivered by a distinguished scholar, presents topics of interest to the broad community of scholars, students, and community members at William and Mary. The lecture is named in honor of Emeritus Professor J. Ward Jones Jr.