Woodrow Wilson and the Great War Exhibit Marks 100 Year End of World War I
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I’s conclusion, the Lewis University History Center, Naper Settlement and Give Something Back collaborated on a traveling exhibit, “Woodrow Wilson and the Great War.” This exhibit examines the Great War, which was fought from 1914-1918, and the presidency of Woodrow Wilson during this catastrophic global event. From […]
Woodrow Wilson and the Great War Series Presented in April at Lewis University
To commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I, Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, professor of history and director of the History Center at Lewis University, organized the series, “Woodrow Wilson and the Great War.” Free and open to the public, the program examines the legacy of World War I and President Woodrow Wilson. The series […]
Lewis University Student Awarded Internship through Lockport Woman’s Club
Melissa Fregea Lewis University student Melissa Fregeau of Westmont was selected as the ninth Lockport Woman’s Club/Pat Darin Internship. Fregeau, a history major, will help design an online exhibit to celebrate the Illinois Bicentennial. The senior will also assist in processing materials into the collection and transcription of oral interviews while earning course credit for […]
Historic Preservationists from Around the World Visit Lewis University Students in Lockport
More than 30 participants in the National Trust for Historic Preservation Conference received a brief history lesson from Lewis University students Kole Torres and Danielle Bradley on November 17 in Lockport. The students presented a “pop-up” exhibit created from material in the Howard and Lois Adelmann Regional History Collection, which collects materials related to the […]
Students Enjoy Historic Preservation Field Study
Explore an old prison, go behind the scenes at a museum, and consider the future uses for historic structures. Lewis University students did all of this and more November 10-11 as part of the Lewis University History Department’s Historic Preservation Workshop. Led by Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, professor of history and director of Lewis University […]
Rethinking the Modern Western-Civ Course Paper is Published in Journal
Michael Bulfin, Writing Center coordinator, lecturer in the History Department, and doctoral student in the College of Education, recently had an article published in the journal “Philosophical Studies in Education.” The article is titled “Baudrillard and Rethinking the Modern Western-Civ Course: The Epistemology of War in an Era of New Media, Neoliberalism, and Virtual Warfare.” […]
Learn About the Global Challenge of ‘Place Making’ at the Sczepaniak Lecture Oct. 19
Gerald W. Adelmann The upcoming James P. ’60 and Mary C. Sczepaniak Lecture Series features Gerald W. Adelmann presenting “The Global Challenge of ‘Place Making’: How can cities maintain their cultural and natural heritage in the path of massive change?” The lecture is free and open to the public. The lecture begins at 11 a.m. […]
Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipient Speaks Sept. 19 at Lewis University
Sylvia Mendez s part of the events for Latino Heritage Month, Lewis University will host Sylvia Mendez, an American civil rights activist from 12:30-1:45 p.m. Sept. 19 in the Student Union on Lewis’ main campus on Rt. 53 in Romeoville. The event is free and open to the public. Mendez played an instrumental role in […]
Dr. Cremin presents on the History of the I&M Canal
Dr. Dennis H. Cremin Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, professor of history and director of the Lewis University History Center, is taking local history on the road this fall. He will be speaking at two locations about the canal that transformed Illinois. From 7-8:30 p.m. September 13 at the Schaumburg Township District Library, Cremin will present […]
Get a Personalized Tour and Enjoy Activities at Lincoln Landing this Summer
Make history come alive this summer with fun activities at Lincoln Landing in Lockport. Summer interns Troy Costabile of Lockport and Kole Torres of Carol Stream will be conducting free programs that will engage children, families and the general public. Lincoln Landing is located at 200 E 9th St, Lockport, IL 60441, adjoining the Gaylord […]