Â鶹ɫÇéƬ Students, Alumna, and Professor Present at the Midwest World History Association Conference
Published: October 14, 2025.
James Moriarty and Henry Gilson, undergraduate students in the , along with Lindsey Minas, a Â鶹ɫÇéƬ History alumna and current Master of Arts Program in the Social Sciences student at the University of Chicago, and Dr. James Tallon, Associate Professor of History, represented Â鶹ɫÇéƬ at the , held October 10–11 at Thomas More University in Crestview Hills, Ky.
The professional conference brought together historians, educators, and students from across the United States to share scholarship and promote the teaching of world history in global and comparative contexts.
Moriarty presented “An Insight into Thomas Aquinas and the Irish Question.” Gilson presented “Canine Warriors of the Vietnam War: Success, Tragedy, and Remembrance.” Minas presented “Camel Racing in the Arabian Peninsula: A Cultural, Economic, and Historical Tradition.”
Tallon presented “Sinking into an Uncharted Sea: Navigating the Memoir of a Russian Diplomat to the Ottoman Empire,” a joint paper with Dr. Mark Soderstrom of Aurora University. Tallon’s presentation is part of a larger ongoing project he and Soderstrom are developing on the writings of a Russian diplomat involved in the occult.
In addition to his scholarship, Tallon has served on the Executive Committee of the Midwest World History Association since 2019, where he plays an active leadership role in shaping the organization’s direction and fostering collaboration among educators and historians.
He also helped host the 2024 Midwest World History Association Conference at Â鶹ɫÇéƬ, bringing together scholars and educators from across the region to engage with the university’s vibrant academic community.
At Â鶹ɫÇéƬ, Tallon has also worked closely with students, mentoring them in their professional development as emerging historians and guiding them through research, conference presentations, and publication opportunities. His mentorship has inspired students to pursue graduate studies and professional engagement in the historical discipline.
“Dr. Tallon has always encouraged me to attend conferences to share my research and learn from others. He is always supportive throughout the process,” Minas said.
By presenting at a professional conference, Â鶹ɫÇéƬ faculty, alumni, and students gained valuable experience sharing their research with the wider academic community and highlighted the strength of the Â鶹ɫÇéƬ History program.
Â鶹ɫÇéƬ 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, Â鶹ɫÇéƬ is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
