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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 3 Collections and/or Records:

Center for Sustainability Records

 Collection
Identifier: U359
Abstract The Center for Sustainability is an administrative unit within the University of Denver (DU) that connects networks across campus and the Denver community. The bulk of records in this collection have been generated by the Sustainability Council, an administrative unit within the University of Denver Center for Sustainability. They consist of elected and apppointed members, as well as volunteers, who engage with groups across campus to share ideas and information. This collection contains...
Dates: 2014-

F.C. Potter Collection on Views of Colorado

 Collection
Identifier: M353
Abstract

Bound collection of 39 photoprints on [collodion?] printing-out paper (mounted on cardboard). Includes interior and exterior views of the University of Denver and Haish Manual Training School buildings, scenic and industrial views around Colorado, with an unmounted glossy black and white portrait of the photographer inserted loose.

Dates: between 1889-1892; Majority of material found in 1890

University of Denver Historic Maps Special Collection

 Collection
Identifier: M345
Abstract

This collection contains maps assembled for interpretive use in support of the various collections, and illustration of the areas in which the various University of Denver campus buildings have been located over time.

Dates: 1849-1958