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 3 Collections and/or Records:
Document Proposing a New System of Governance of the University, 1970 May 15
Document prroposing a new system of governance for the university in which both faculty and students would have more of a say in policies and procedures.
Pioneer Astronomer : The Story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver : Transcript of Herbert A. Howe's 1918 diary, 2000 February 26
Transcribed printout of Professor Howe's 1918 diary recounting his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.
Writings on University Openness, 1970
Statement written by Russell Porter on what he sees as an attempt to undermine the openness of universities to the entire spectrum of political, social and cultural thought.