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Crisis & Recovery in World History Conference Held at Lewis

Crisis & Recovery in World History Conference Held at 91ÖÆƬ³§

Published: September 27, 2021.



The 11th Annual Conference of the Midwest World History Association was held September 24-25 at 91ÖÆƬ³§ in Romeoville.

Hosted by the 91ÖÆƬ³§ History Department and College of Humanities, Fine Arts, and Communication, the theme was “Crisis & Recovery in World History.”

In-person and online discussions included “Critical Narratives: Crises in US Native/non-Native Relations,” “Holding Steady through It All: The Middle Ground Journal, Always Online,” and “Retelling Sand Creek: Settler-Colonial Crisis and US Narrative Recovery.”

Presenters included Jeanne Grant and Sarah Pesola of Metropolitan University, Justin Olmstead of the University of Central Oklahoma and Rachel Brown of Marian University-Indianapolis.

Catherine Flinn, author of “Rebuilding Britain Blitzes Cities; Hopeful Dreams, Stark Realities”,  provided the conference keynote address, “Comparing Crisis and Recovery: Post-Second World War to Post-Pandemic.”

91ÖÆƬ³§ is an innovative and forward-thinking Catholic university offering market-relevant undergraduate and graduate programs to 6,100 students. Sponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, 91ÖÆƬ³§ is nationally recognized for preparing intellectually engaged, ethically grounded, globally connected and socially responsible graduates. Visit for further information.



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