University of Denver
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 folderFound in 24 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 42, 1956 April 10
Coed Wins Rifle Championship. Board to Pick New Editors for the Clarion and K-Book. Two ROTC Cadets Feted. University of Denver School of Hotel and Restaurant Management celebrated its 10th Anniversary. British Offer Marshall Grant. May Days – May Queen Finalists Chosen. Cheerleader Tryouts.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 46, 1956 April 24
Sandra Theis and Evelyn Moore were unanimously elected as editors of The Denver Clarion and Kyneswisbok, respectively. AUSA and Class Constitutions Okayed in Student Vote. Nominations due April 24, 1956 for All-School, Class Officers. DU Choir to Sing for Methodist Conference. Student Y to Attend Confab. And a Young Man’s Fancy - Pictured are the five lovelies who are vying for the title of May Day Queen.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 38, 1957 March 8
DU’ers Celebrate Founding at Dinner. Founder’s Day Speaker – Dr. Arthur Flemming. DU to Begin Dorm Key Program for All Senior Women. Two Bizad Students Find Winning Clarion Contest Pic in 55 Minutes – Phoenix Bound.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 47, 1958 April 18
Amendment Proposed – Senate Adds Referendum to AUSA Election Ballot. Spring Quarter “Night Club” Imports Touch of the Orient. Korbel Lectures on New Findings of Archive Study. Clarion, K-Book Editor Applications Due Today. Booth Building Sign of May Days. New York Businessman Recipient of CC Outstanding Alumni Award.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 37, issue 19, 1960 November 29
First Winter Carnival at DU Will be Held January 14-15; to Have Ski, Social Events. Folk Singer Walt Conley Will Entertain in CC Student Union. Council for Exceptional Children will Hear Well Known Educator Thursday. Latest Stereo Contest Clue is “When it Rains it Pours”. DU Enrollment up, 5940 Attend Class in Three Colleges. Friday’s Clarion Last of Quarter.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 25, 1965 January 22
The All Men’s Playbill. Senates Votes Finals Change; Closed Session Allots Money. Poll Shows Desire to Impart Beauty to Dry Western Plain. 38,000 Special Centennial Booklets to Portray 100th Year Activities. International Studies Obtains $250,000 for Building Project. South Dakota Squad Defeats Debate Team in Tournament.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 35, 1965 February 26
Battle Looms in IFC Elections. 500,00th Book – DU Nearer to Membership Goal. Cramp for May Days’ Style: Elaborate Booths go Spartan. Engineers’ Day – Annual Celebration in Swing. Centennial Clarion.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 37, 1965 March 5
Solons Reverse Themselves on May Days “Resolutions”. Operation Crossroads – 5 Students Named to Program. Founders’ Day Events Climax at Formal Ball. Pocketutor – Miniature Cheater on Market. Blizzard Prevents Talk Rescheduled for this Afternoon. Centennial Clarion. Coordinators for Freshman Camp.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 46, 1965 April 23
Bo Pub Determinations: Hoyt, Malmberg Editors for 1965-66. Elections Today for 40 Posts. May Days – Activities Ready to Commence. Referendum. Dance.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 25, 1968 November 25
3.2 beer plans down the drain for January. Today’s fair to feature unusual world items. Yegge views due process. International Relations plans Model UN, Crossroads Africa. World Kaleidoscope flicks flash tonight. Clarion deadline today.