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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 2 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Men's Football Players, between 1956-1960

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00030
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football players pose in play formation as head coach John Roning stands to the side with a whistle during a team practice at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1956-1960

University of Denver Men's Football Players and Coach, 1955

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0004.00070
Abstract

University of Denver Pioneers men's football quarterbacks Bob Wegelin (18) and Jimmy Bowen (16) kneel in warm-up sweat suits to discuss a play with coach John Roning on the field at the DU football stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1955