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University of Denver

 Organization

Biography

The first reference to Colorado Seminary was in The Rocky Mountain News of November 27, 1862: “ a board of Trustees, composed of the solid men of Denver, has been organized to superintend the erection of a seminary building… for an academic education.”

Sources

Breck, "From the Rockies to the World"

Biography

University of Denver votes to adopt quarter system in 1929.

Sources

"University Adopts New Quarter Plan; Vote Unanimous," The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, no. 19, November 26, 1929, 1.

Biography

First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU

Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folder

Found in 24 Collections and/or Records:

Fans at a University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Game, between 1980-1990

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0055.00033
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey fans during a game as a band plays behind a banner that reads: ''GO DU GREEK.''

Dates: between 1980-1990

Traditions - Cinco de Mayo PHOTO, 1972-1999

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0097.0014
Abstract Images of Cinco de Mayo celebrations at the University of Denver: 3 color slides, including a band performing at a Cinco de Mayo celebration outside of Driscoll Student Center. 1 medium format black and white negative. 4 black and white prints, including the band Kizumba performing at a Cinco de Mayo celebration outside of Driscoll Student Center; the cast of Rosario's Barrio; students in sombreros. 2 color prints, including dancers; and students in sombreros. 4 sets of black and white...
Dates: 1972-1999

Traditions - Homecoming - 1995 PHOTO, 1995-2005

 File
Identifier: U201.01.0099.0033
Abstract Images from Homecoming 1995 at the University of Denver: 2 color prints, including the class of 1995 10-year reunion. 13 black and white prints, including images from the bonfire/pep rally; an alumni float in the Homecoming parade; Denver Boone singing with a band onstage at a BBQ on Driscoll Green; the class of 1970 25-year reunion; images from the Homecoming parade; alumni in front of their double decker bus for the Alumni Parade; Chancellor Daniel Ritchie riding in covered wagon in...
Dates: 1995-2005

University of Denver Band, between 1965-1979

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0002.00307
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers band plays during a basketball game as fans watch in the background.

Dates: between 1965-1979

University of Denver Band Member with Boone Mascot, between 1990-1995

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0068.00089
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers mascot Denver Boone holds drums sticks and has his picture taken with a member of the band.

Dates: between 1990-1995

University of Denver Driscoll Center, between 1984-2005

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0018.0005.00007
Abstract

A band performs on the raised patio outside William T. Driscoll Student Center on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado during a campus BBQ event.

Dates: between 1984-2005

University of Denver Football Field Hall of Fame Presentation for Tad Wieman, 1956

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00131
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers football field hall of fame presentation for athletic director Tad Wieman with individuals spelling the name Tad across the field.

Dates: 1956

University of Denver Lamont Benefit Concert, 1996

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0068.00091
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers student orchestra performs for the Lamont Benefit Concert.

Dates: 1996

University of Denver Margery Reed Hall, between 1960-1980

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0021.0010.00018
Abstract

Students gather on the lawn as a band plays on the front steps of Margery Reed Hall on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1960-1980

University of Denver Men's Football Game, between 1950-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0063.00089
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football game halftime performance by the band with the musicians lined up into three W's.

Dates: between 1950-1960