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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 37 Collections and/or Records:

Student Election, circa 1960

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Identifier: U201.01.0133.0005.00001.00001
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The image depicts an unidentified student participating in the election for John Perdew, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1960.

Dates: circa 1960

Student Election, circa 1960

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Identifier: U201.01.0133.0005.00001.00002
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The image depicts an unidentified student participating in the election affiliated with John Perdew and the University of Denver, circa 1960.

Dates: circa 1960

Student Government, circa 1960

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Identifier: U201.01.0133.0005.00001
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The contact sheet depicts students running an election for John Perdew, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1960.

Dates: circa 1960

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 6, 1954 October 29

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Identifier: clarion_v031i06_19541029
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Five Coeds Vie for Homecoming Queen Crown (Nancy Corpening, Audry Eklund, Sheila McConnell, Patricia Nichols and Patricia Rose). Complete Election Tabulation Results from Class Elections on October 27, 1954. Homecoming next week. Will Herberg (religious lecturer), will be the key note speaker during Religion in Life Week (November 17-21, 1954). Small voter turnout for Class Elections. Winter Carnival Chairman applications due. Student Senate held on November 2, 1954.

Dates: 1954 October 29

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 24, 1955 April 15

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Identifier: clarion_v031i24_19550415
Abstract All-School nominations set for coffee hour on April 15, 1955. Inside the Clarion – five men and a coed have applied for the editorship of the 1955-1956 Clarion; during coffee hour on April 15, 1955 the candidates for the all school elections will be nominated; changes in fraternity philosophy and purpose; reference to the opening speech made by J. Robert Oppenheimer. The fourth DPA play of the season “The Crucible” will run at the Little Theater on for two weeks beginning April 21, 1955. DU...
Dates: 1955 April 15

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 50, 1956 May 8

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Identifier: clarion_v032i50_19560508
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1956 May Day “Showboat” Docks; Lambda Chi Alpha Wins Overall May Day Trophy. Pompous Ceremony – Margery Reed Cornerstone Laid Twenty-Eight Years Ago. ROTC Cadets Elect Queen At Annual Military Dance. May Days “Showboat” Termed Extravaganza. All School and Class Office Elections begin on May 10, 1956.

Dates: 1956 May 8

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 46, 1957 April 23

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Identifier: clarion_v033i46_19570423
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Chapel Speaker – Dr. Frank C. Laubach, Noted Philippine Educator Talks Tomorrow. School Chairman Applications Open. Judges Nominate Royal Quintet to Reign at May Days Festival. Iliff to Add Five Famous Educators to Summer Staff. Choir Leaves Tomorrow on Annual 4-State Tour. May Queen Finalists. Editor Applications. DU Professor Discusses Municipal Tax Revenue.

Dates: 1957 April 23

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 49, 1957 May 3

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Identifier: clarion_v033i49_19570503
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Jacque Gatti Elected Queen; May Days Prom Ends Fete. “Crusade for Students” Recruits Top Ability High School Grads. Queen of the May. DU to Conduct Curriculum Study by Crusade Plan. Committee Announces…Candidates Certified for Election. DU Prof Suffers Loss. Contract Ready for New DU Dorm.

Dates: 1957 May 3

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 43, 1958 April 4

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Identifier: clarion_v034i43_19580404
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Every Age, Every Spring – Some Must Be the First. DU Chapel Programs Observe Good Friday, Easter Services. Requirements Listed – Senate Sets Nominating Caucus Dates for Candidates to All-School Election. Illness Claims DU Services of Fourth Faculty Member - Dr. E. Lawson. Barber Shop Thief Robs Crippled Children’s Fund. Committee Establishes Point System for Judging May Day Competition. Delise Lecture Branded as Hoax.

Dates: 1958 April 4

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 45, 1958 April 11

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Identifier: clarion_v034i45_19580411
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Sundstrand Head Elected member of SSF Trustees. Petitions Due Monday – All-School Election Nominees Chosen in Today’s Caucuses. Garrision Named to Advisory Post in South America. IK’s Welcome National Delegates. Union Board Presents “Black Rose”; Bakery Shop Relocated in Cafeteria. Mortar Board Honorary to Elect New Members. Senior Coeds Bid for May Days Royalty.

Dates: 1958 April 11