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 folderFound in 2 Collections and/or Records:
1953-1954 University of Denver Ski Team, 1954
Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00023
Abstract
The University of Denver (DU) ski team, 1954 National Collegiate Ski Champions, several of whom are holding trophies, pose for a group portrait at the airport with a sign that reads ''Welcome Home National Collegiate Ski Champions.'' Front row (left to right): John G. L'Orange ('55), Russell Crook ('55), Francis Wallace ('56), Coach Willy Schaeffler, David C. Shaw ('57), Glynn Cress ('57), Gunnar Jansen ('56). Back row: Dale F. Thompson ('55), Marvin L. Crawford ('54), Alvin Paul Wegeman...
Dates:
1954
DU Championship Ski Team with Chancellor Ritchie and Trophy, circa 2001
Item
Identifier: U201.02.0141.0003.00001
Abstract
Photographic image of Chancellor Ritchie holding a skiiing tropy, standing in front of a group of students. Believed to be one of the DU championship ski teams, perhaps 2000 or 2001. At the University of Denver, circa 2001.
Dates:
circa 2001