The OI Colloquia series
The OI holds between three and six colloquia per semester to discuss projects (usually a postdoctoral book chapter or article) in progress. The paper is pre-circulated and available by request. Although only postdoctoral work is presented, graduate students at all levels are warmly encouraged to attend the sessions and participate in the discussions. To receive copies of the pre-circulated papers please REGISTER BELOW. Discussion of the paper will follow a brief introduction of the presenter and their project. Participants are asked to refrain from sharing the papers with others. We thank you for your observance of this request.
Questions? Email us at oieahc@wm.edu.
All colloq sessions begin at 5:00 pm.
Fall 2025 schedule
September 11, 2025
Zachary Dorner, University of Maryland College Park
“Medicalizing the Bodies of Atlantic Seafarers at the Chatham Chest, 1704-1803
Omohundro Institute, 427 Scotland Street
October 16, 2025
BJ Lillis, Omohundro Institute Postdoctoral Fellow
“A Rose or a Tooth: Rent and Political Economy of New York’s Manors”
Spring 2026 schedule
More information about the following sessions, including registration links, will be posted later in the fall 2025 semester.
January 29, 2026
Holly Brewer (University of Maryland) and Elizabeth Hines (Johns Hopkins University)
February 12, 2026
Joseph La Hausse de Lalouvière (University of Edinburgh)
March 19, 2026
Patrick Barker (Omohundro Institute Postdoctoral Fellow)
April 16, 2026
Glenda Goodman (University of Pennsylvania)
Present Your Work in 2026-27
SUBMIT A PROPOSAL for next year’s series no later than May 15, 2026. Email us at oieahc@wm.edu with a proposal of no more than 300 words and an abbreviated c.v.
Presenters are offered a modest travel stipend and accommodations in Williamsburg.