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 27 Collections and/or Records:
Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955
Adolph Kiesler sits second from left in the front row wearing a cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when he received an honorary degree.
Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955
Adolph Kiesler stands second from left in the back row and Chancellor Chester Alter sits center in the front row wearing cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree.
Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955
Adolph Kiesler, left, and Chancellor Chester Alter stand together holding a degree and wearing cap and gown during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree.
Adolph Kiesler Receiving an Honorary Degree, 1955
Adolph Kiesler, second from left at the head table, and Rabbi C. E. Hillel Kauvar, third from left, during a dinner event at the University of Denver during the 1955 University of Denver graduation when Kiesler received an honorary degree. Everyone at the event is standing and appear to be singing.
Army Nurses Graduation, 1956 December 7
Photographic image of nursing students graduating from the University of Denver on December 7, 1956. Six nurses are shown, five holding diplomas. One male and an additional male in Army uniform are also shown.
Chancellor Ritchie, circa 1995
Photographic image of Chancellor Daniel Ritchie with unknown man at the University of Denver, circa 1995. The Chancellor is holding a mortarboard and what appears to be a degree while the unknown man places an ornate medallion around his neck. Both wear academic regalia.
Colorado Women's College graduation, between 1964-1988
Exterior view Treat Hall on the Colorado Women's College Campus in Denver, Colorado. Picture taken following or before a graduation. Many people are standing outside the hall talking.
Evelyn Rosenthal Stone's DU Graduation, 1953
Evelyn Rosenthal Stone, dressed in a cap and gown, and her mother Anna Schatz Rosenthal pose together at Evelyn's DU commencement.
Graduation Photo of Condoleeza Rice
Wrapped object is a framed graduation photo of University of Denver alumna Dr. Condoleezza Rice.
Graduation Photo of Dr. Condoleezza Rice, 1981
Graduation photo of University of Denver alumna Dr. Condoleezza Rice.