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Lewis Students Present at History Conference

Two Lewis University students presented their papers at the 59th Annual Missouri Conference on History, March 22-24, at the University Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Missouri. Melissa Churchill of Lynwood presented “Concepts of Power in Iran during the Cold War, “and Richard Maska of Lemont presented his paper, “Canadian Soldiers and the Nascent Nationalism of the […]

Lewis Students Take Travel Study Program to Italy

Roman history, Lasallian spirituality, church architecture, early Christianity and Medieval Christianity, were among the lessons on the Lewis University Travel Study trip May 20-30. For more than a decade, the Italy travel study trip has been a cornerstone of Lewis University Study Abroad program. This year, the 11 students enrolled in either Theology Professor Dr. […]

London Travel Study Program Brings Lewis University Students Across the Pond

Seven Lewis University students from courses in history and literature traveled across the pond to London May 19-28 as part of the Lewis University Travel Study program. While in London, the group of students visited Westminster Abbey, the Churchill War Rooms, St. Paul’s Cathedral and the Dickens Museum, along with other sites in the area. […]

Experts Consult on Adelmann Regional History Collection

Experts from the Naper Settlement recently shared advice with theAdelmann Regional History Collectionat Lewis University. Louise Howard, chief curator, and Sheila Riley, director of learning experiences, offered suggestions on how to maximize the limited space dedicated to the Adelmann Regional Collection. They also offered invaluable knowledge on the following: techniques to preserve artifacts, narrowing the […]

Lewis Honors 1,000-plus Graduates at Spring Commencement

Gery Short Lewis University held Spring Commencement ceremonies for more than 1,000 students and bestowed an honorary degree May 20-21 on the university’s campus in Romeoville. Sunday’s ceremony was be the largest Commencement in the university’s history. During the Graduate Degree Ceremony, master’s degrees were awarded to 282 men and women. Five doctoral degrees were […]

Learn About the Chicago and Manilla Burnham Connection at the Gaylord Building

rchitect Daniel Burnham’s name is well-known for his Plan of Chicago but the urban planner also had plans for the Philippines, says Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, director of the Lewis University History Center. Cremin will address “Burnham of Chicago in Manila” in an entertaining, illustrated presentation and dinner program at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May […]

Lockport Women’s Club/Pat Darin Intern Looks Forward to Future in Museum Studies

Kole Torres of Carol Stream has been selected as the eighth Lockport Woman’s Club/Pat Darin Intern. “This experience has confirmed my passion to pursue a career in Museum Studies,” said the Lewis University student. The opportunity provides a paid internship in local history. Torres, who is double majoring in history and philosophy, is currently working […]

#YouAreWelcomeHere

The students, faculty and staff of Lewis University have a message for international students – You are welcome here. s a Catholic University in the Lasallian tradition, Lewis University is firmly committed to fostering a campus atmosphere that is permeated by its core values of Knowledge, Wisdom, Fidelity, Association and Justice. Our Mission value of […]

Daniel Burnham Had Plans for Chicago and Manila, Says Dr. Cremin

Dr. Dennis Cremin with Shirley O. Lua, Associate Professor, De La Salle University – Manila Daniel Burnham’s name is well-known for his Plan of Chicago that resulted in North Michigan Avenue, Wacker Drive and Chicago’s lakefront parks and regional forest preserves. The urban planner also had plans for the Philippines, says Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, […]