ÐÔÊÓ½ç Honors History Alumnus Bill Storie Through Annual Endowed Lecture
Published: October 16, 2026.
The ÐÔÊÓ½ç History Department honored the late William "Bill" Storie during the annual William Storie Family Endowed Lecture on Oct. 8.
The event featured presentations by Richard Joyce '73, Lindsey Minas '25 and Henry Gilson '26, whose research explored how local history connects to broader themes in American history.
- Joyce examined Coal City's history.
- Minas explored the role of abolitionists and freedom seekers in Lockport.
- Gilson discussed Lockport's historic preservation movement.
The lecture also honored Storie, who passed away in June, and whose passion for history lives on through the endowed lecture series.
"The Storie Lecture series is always a highlight for those interested in history," said Dennis H. Cremin, chair of the ÐÔÊÓ½ç History Department. "His lecture series carries on his love of history that he would share as he spoke in my classroom each fall."
The annual lecture reflects ÐÔÊÓ½ç's commitment to lifelong learning, historical scholarship and community engagement, inspiring students and alumni to connect local stories with a broader understanding of the past.
The prepares students for careers and graduate study through research, critical analysis and hands-on learning. Students engage in original scholarship, public history projects and faculty-mentored research while exploring how historical understanding informs leadership, service and civic engagement.
ÐÔÊÓ½ç is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, ÐÔÊÓ½ç is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
