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We are lucky that we have some pretty remarkable people pass through our office. It's pretty hard to top Martha Washington, who joined us recently for a chat about her youth and her experience as the first First Lady.With great wit and wisdom, she regaled us with snippets from her time in Williamsburg and beyond.Enjoy!--RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--➡️ Follow us and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...--…---------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980--------------------------'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Produced, Edited & Music by: Conor MolloyProduction Assistants: Will McCann & Samual SmoltzHuge thank you to Katharine Pittman!

It was so great to have Charles Fulcher, alumnus and Director of Operations and Events for the Sir Christopher Wren Building, considered the oldest academic building still standing and in use in the United States. Charles spoke with us about his journey finding his professional passion: museum education, as well as an exciting new project taking place at the Wren. Enjoy!--RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--➡️ Follow us and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...--…---------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980--------------------------'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Production Assistant: Abigail SwanbergSound Assistant: Jerry ZhouProduced, Edited & Music by: Conor MolloyThank you to Charles!

It was wonderful to have Ally Swindell, Sofia Valle, and Luke Miller from the William and Mary Wargaming Lab join us on the podcast. They are part of the nation's only undergraduate led Wargaming Lab, and it was great to hear about their individual experiences working as part of the lab and their interests that led them to it.We hope you enjoy the episode!--RSS Feed: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--➡️ Follow us and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...--…---------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980--------------------------'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Sound Assistant: Jerry ZhouProduction Assistant: Abigail SwanbergProduced, Edited & Music by: Conor MolloyThank you to Ally, Sofia, and Luke!

It was so great to welcome Bert, who stopped by our studio to talk about his impressive career at the helm of the region's largest media company, WHRO. Bert's tenure has seen remarkable developments at the local media outlet which is owned by 21 school divisions. It was a lot of fun to talk with him about education, why local is so important, and... condiments.--RSS Feed:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--➡️ Follow us and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...--…---------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980--------------------------'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Sound Assistant & Editing by: Jerry ZhouProduction Assistant: Abigail SwanbergMarketing & Research: Sam ByrdProduced, Co-Edited & Music by: Conor MolloyThank you to Bert Schmidt!

Dr. Peggy Agouris has served as provost of William & Mary since 2019, leading the university’s academic and research enterprise. She is a distinguished scholar and under her leadership, the university achieved R1 status, reflecting its expanded research capacity and national impact. Dr. Agouris has also been instrumental in the creation of William & Mary’s first new school in over 50 years—the School of Computing, Data Sciences & Physics—and in expanding the Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences to include an undergraduate program.Dr. Agouris has had such a varied and interesting education, which gives her a uniquely multi-disciplinary perspective. It was fantastic to have her join us and we hope you enjoy the episode!--RSS Feed:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--➡️ Follow us and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...------------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: https://give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: https://events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980--------------------------'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Sound Assistant: Jerry ZhouProduction Assistant: Abigail SwanbergMarketing & Research: Sam ByrdProduced, Edited & Music by: Conor MolloyWith thanks to Peggy Agouris!

Kurt Benjamin Smith is one of two men in the world who make their living full-time by portraying Mr. Jefferson. He has has read Jefferson's 50,000 letters and portrayed him for US Supreme Court Justices, The US Congress, State Governors, State Supreme Court Chief Justices, Federal Cabinet Members, Presidential candidates, and royalty around the globe. He has been acclaimed in articles and media from The Washington Post to the Ellen Show. We were absolutely delighted to welcome Kurt on to our show, in character, as Jefferson - a man who needs no introduction. We hope you enjoy the episode!--RSS Feed:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠⁠--➡️ Follow us and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...------------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: https://give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: https://events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980--------------------------'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Sound Assistant: Sam ByrdProduction Assistant: Abigail SwanbergProducer: Conor MolloyMusic by: Conor MolloyWith thanks to Kurt Smith!

For this episode, we were delighted to welcome, Douglas C. Schmidt, inaugural dean of William & Mary’s School of Computing, Data Sciences, & Physics. As well as being an internationally recognized computer scientist; former Director of Operational Test & Evaluation for the Department of Defense; and proud William & Mary alum; Doug is also a captivating storyteller and has captivated audiences everywhere with his musical (& lecturing) superpowers that can be viewed on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com@DouglasSchmidtBe sure to subscribe!We hope you enjoy the episode.--RSS Feed:  ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠--➡️ Follow us and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...------------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: https://give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: https://events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980--------------------------'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Production Assistant: Abigail SwanbergProducer: Conor MolloyMusic by: Conor MolloyWith thanks to Douglas C. Schmidt!

Dr. Maureen Elgersman Lee is currently the Director of the Bray School Lab at William & Mary. A native of Ontario, Canada, she has held positions at universities in Georgia, Maine, and Virginia, and was previously Executive Director of the Black History Museum, in Richmond, Virginia.We were delighted to welcome Dr. Elgersman Lee on the show shortly after the momentous occasion of the Williamsburg Bray School opening ceremony (Nov, 2024). Her latest co-edited book, The Williamsburg Bray School: A History Through Records, Reflections, and Rediscovery , is published by Colonial Williamsburg and is now available for purchase on their website.Click here to purchase the book Click here to visit the Bray School Website--RSS Feed:  ⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss⁠⁠--➡️ Follow and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...------------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: https://give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: https://events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Production Assistant: Abigail SwanbergProducer: Conor MolloyMusic: Conor MolloyWith thanks to Maureen Elgersman Lee

Ron Hurst is Senior Vice President of Education and Historic Resources and Chief Curator at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Ron has extensive experience in restoring and preserving buildings and artifacts with historically accurate precision and an attention to detail that is second to none. In this episode we learn about Ron's love of stories but also his persistent and unceasing quest for the truth in the history that surrounds us - especially truths that are yet to be uncovered. --RSS Feed:  ⁠https://anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss⁠--➡️ Follow and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...------------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: https://give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: https://events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Production Assistant: Abigail SwanbergProducer: Conor MolloyMusic: Conor MolloyWith thanks to Ron Hurst

Dr. Alan Taylor is a two-time Pulitzer Prize winning historian and Thomas Jefferson Chair in American History at the University of Virginia. We were absolutely delighted to welcome him back to Williamsburg to discuss liberty, liquor and our mutual love of history. Alan shared some real pearls of wisdom in the episode, we hope you enjoy it! RSS Feed:  https://anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss--➡️ Follow and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...------------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: https://give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: https://events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Production Assistant: Abigail SwanbergProducer: Conor MolloyMusic: Conor MolloyWith thanks to Dr. Alan Taylor

Brought to you by the Office of Strategic Cultural Partnerships at William & Mary, 'One Question With...' is an opportunity to learn more about significant figures in society who visit us here at SCP. The conversation builds towards asking one question, which has been crafted by our team or members of our student body. This process seeks to humanize guests by presenting them in a three-dimensional way, beyond their accomplishments as a public figure or distinguished member of our community. --RSS Feed:  ⁠⁠⁠https://anchor.fm/s/fe5e2168/podcast/rss⁠⁠⁠--➡️ Follow and subscribe: YouTube: / @williammarybrayschoollab645 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wmbraylab/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wm_scp/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/william-m...Bray School Bulletins Newsletter: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/09F...------------➡️ Website: wm.edu/scp-----------➡️ Donate: https://give.wm.edu/?d=5230-----------➡️ Upcoming Events: https://events.wm.edu/calendar/upcoming/14980'One Question With...' Credits:Host: Grace Helmick Production Assistant: Abigail SwanbergProducer: Conor MolloyMusic: Conor Molloy