“Considering Collections” series to take place during spring semester at Lewis University
(Left to right) Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, Mark Harmon,Jerry Adelmann and Brother James Gaffney, FSC,at the opening of “Lines and Shadows” exhibit. Throughout the spring semester, the Lewis University History Center and Library will present the “Considering Collections” series, consisting of three historical collections events. All presentations will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesdays […]
‘Art of Memory’ series is now available online
Dr. Ewa K. Bacon and Dr. Dennis H. Cremin The 2009-2010 Lewis University lecture series “Art of Memory: Collective and Individual” is now archived online. Art of Memory was the inaugural presentation of a biannual symposium hosted by the Lewis University History Center. The events were presented in partnership with the Arts & Ideas program […]
Lewis University student Alison Wozniak selected as Pat Darin/Lockport Woman’s Club Intern
Lewis University student Alison Wozniakhas been selected as the 2010-2011 Pat Darin/Lockport Woman’s Club Intern. Lewis University student Alison Wozniak of Mokena has been selected as the 2010-2011 Pat Darin/Lockport Woman’s Club Intern. The internship is a partnership between the Lockport Women’s Club and Lewis University. Named for Pat Darin, long-time volunteer at the Will […]
Historic treasure on exhibit at Gaylord Building
(Left to right) Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, Mark Harmon,Jerry Adelmann and Brother James Gaffney, FSC. new exhibit, Lines and Shadows: Discovering the Adelmann Collection, opened Oct. 6 at the Gaylord Building in Lockport featuring historic artifacts and treasures of this important collection. The “Lines and Shadows” exhibit is presented by the Lewis University History Center […]
Local historians celebrate national award
(Left to right) Dr. Dennis H. Creminand Dr. Bob Sterling stand in front of a display for the award-winning exhibit. Lewis University’s Dr. Dennis H. Cremin was among those recognized Sept. 24 by the American Association of State and Local History when “The Soaring achievements of John C. Houbolt” exhibit received an Award of Merit. […]
Regional history collection featured in Gaylord Building exhibit
Lockport’s Gaylord Building historic site is featuring the Howard and Lois Adelmann Regional History Collection at Lewis University in its upcoming exhibit, the “Lines and Shadow: Discovering the Adelmann Collection.” The exhibit opens Oct. 6 at the Gaylord Building historic site, and it features maps, posters and historical artifacts from the Lockport area. The exhibit […]
Brother Armand Alcazar presents at Art of Memory series
s part of the Art of Memory series, Brother Armand Alcazar, FSC, associate professor of theology at Lewis University, delivered a presentation April 22 entitled “Remembering Heroes and Heroines: Telling Their Stories.” During his lecture, Brother Alcazar focused on spirituality, while describing relationships to God, one another and the Earth. Noting that it was Earth […]
Dr. Cremin’s publication given award of superior achievement
The Illinois State Historical Society’s annual awards committee honored Dr. Dennis Cremin and the Joliet Area Historical Museum for the “Envisioning Joliet: Burnham, Bennett and Beyond” publication with an award of superior achievement in the category of publications. The award was presented April 24 during the Society’s annual meeting in Springfield. Dr. Dennis H. Cremin, […]
The art of tracking family history discussed during Art of Memory series
s part of the Art of Memory series, Brother Joseph Martin, FSC, assistant to the President, led a discussion April 8 on how family history can be recovered through memories. Martin explored how family history research can prod and preserve memories and also keep alive the memories of ancestors. He provided examples of subjective memory, […]
The Annual Vince Howard Memorial lecture is April 29
Dr. Patricia Mooney-Melvin s part of Lewis University’s Art of Memory series, Dr. Patricia Mooney-Melvin, associate professor of history at Loyola University in Chicago, will present “Monumental Memory: Ethnicity in Chicago” at 2 p.m. on April 29 in Room AS-158-A (A-133) on the University’s main campus in Romeoville. Monuments represent objects around which memory coalesces […]