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 33 Collections and/or Records:
Chester Alter, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and International Students, 1963
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, philosopher, educator, and President of India, speaks to a group of unidentified persons, including students from India while University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter looks on. Radhakrishnan was awarded an honorary LLD degree by the University of Denver in 1963, during his term as President. One person in the image is holding a copy of the commencement issue of the DU Clarion announcing Radhakrishnan's visit.
Colombian Students and Peace Corps Interpreter, 1969
University of Denver students Ruben Suarez and Nin Choms, both from Colombia, talk to their Peace Corps interpreter, Guaraciema Dorsey.
Foreign Students Dinner with Art Display, between 1948-1959
Five unidentified University of Denver students, some or possibly all international students, sit at a table set with china and silverware in front of a a large display board with drawings and paintings of various scenes.
Foriegn Educators and Students, between 1948-1959
Group shot of a group of foreign students and educators visiting the University of Denver.
German Singers at International Day, 1954
Black and white photograph of four unidentified students dressed in traditional German costumes costumes at the 1954 International Day at the University of Denver.
Group Portrait of Dept. of State Orientation Summer Group, 1951 September
Group portait of students from the Department of State Orientation summer group who were at the University of Denver for six weeks in 1951.
Indian Students at International Day
Black and white photograph of three University of Denver students from India demonstrating Indian customs during International Day. They are sitting on a stage wearing traditional garments including robes, scarves, and a turban and are holding objects including beads, a small pot, and a book.
International Day Singing Group, 1954
Black and white photograph of four unidentified Jewish students singing during International Day at the University of Denver. The students are wearing scarves with tassels and Hebrew letters, and one is holding a book.
International Fiesta 1954, 1954
Black and white photograph of two unidentified female students dressed in traditional costumes for International Fiesta at the University of Denver. One of the students is wearing a band over her shoulder reading "MEXICO," and there are posters from France on the wall behind them.
International Programs, 1969-1980
Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints relating to international programs at the University of Denver.