Turkish grant awarded to enhance Lewis University Library
The Lewis University Library received a $4,000 Library Acquisition Grant from the Institute of Turkish Studies. This is the second grant awarded to Lewis from the Institute in Washington, D.C. The grant funds new library resources for faculty and students studying Middle Eastern history and culture. The materials will also have wide interest for students […]
Free Kidzfest in Joliet brings fun for kids of all ages
ctivities for children of all ages will be featured at the Lewis University Mini-Campus during Kidzfest 2014, to be held Saturday, Aug. 2 in downtown Joliet. A free family festival, Kidzfest offers an opportunity for children to play, explore, imagine and create. Kidzfest will be held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Chicago Street in downtown […]
Travel Study trip takes Lewis University students through Italy
From the Roman Coliseum to Michelangelo’s David, Lewis University students experienced the many sights of Italy during a ten-day Travel Study trip from May 10-20. Mary Moran, history major, claimed the trip as one of the most unique learning experiences she has ever had. “My top learning experience would probably be going to the Vatican […]
Explore the past with an eye on the future through “The Emergence of Modern Joliet” art exhibit June 16-July 11
“The Emergence of Modern Joliet: Art, Industry and Urbanization” will be on display from June 16-July 11 in The Brent and Jean Wadsworth Family Gallery, located on Lewis University’s main campus in Romeoville. A special reception for the exhibit will be held at 5 p.m. on July 9. The free exhibit is open to the […]
Dr. Dennis Cremin receives Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award
Dr. Dennis Cremin, professor of history and director of the Lewis University History Center, was awarded the Lewis University Distinguished Lasallian Educator Award by Lewis University. He was recognized for how he engages students, where he brings his discipline to life and what he does to impact his students’ educational experience. His students graduate from […]
Dennis Cremin provides expertise on TV series premiere episode of “Hidden History in your House”
Dr. Dennis Cremin, professor of history and director of the Lewis University History Center Dr. Dennis Cremin, professor of history and director of the Lewis University History Center, recently served as an expert on the premiere episode of a new TV series “Hidden History in your House.” The original episode will be re-broadcasted at 9 […]
Dr. Dennis Cremin earns Book of the Year Award
Dennis Cremin, Professor of History at Lewis University in Romeoville, accepts the Illinois State Historical Society’s “Russell P. Strange Book of the Year” award from ISHS President and Vice President Russell Lewis and Elaine Egdorf. Photo by William Furry. Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, Lewis University professor of history and director of the Lewis University History […]
Adrienne Gonzales receives the 2013 Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Lewis University student Adrienne Gonzales of Bolingbrook recently received the 2013 Presidential Volunteer Service Award for her volunteer contributions during her history internship last year at Naper Settlement in Naperville. She earned the Bronze Level designation for her 150 hours of volunteerism. The President’s Volunteer Service Award program was granted by the President’s Council on […]
Celebration of Scholarship showcases student and faculty work
Nearly 300 Lewis University undergraduate students, graduate students and faculty showcased their scholarly and artistic work April 10 during the 3rd Annual Celebration of Scholarship. Celebration of Scholarship entries that were accepted were selected from submitted abstracts through a blind-review process. Expert and lay judges evaluated the poster presentations that reflected the best of undergraduate […]
Lewis faculty, staff and students discuss Israel and Palestine Pilgrimage Program in April
Lewis University and St. Mary’s University of Minnesotastudents, faculty and staff participate on a JanuaryHoly Land pilgrimage. Learn more about the Holy Land, Social Justice and Bethlehem University in an April Arts & Ideas series. Faculty, staff and students, who were in partnership program with Saint Mary’s University, will present three times as a part […]