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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:

Pioneer 2005 Annual Report University of Denver, 2005

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0028.00034
Abstract 2005 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers retrospective on the previous year in sports. Sports include men's and women's basketball, men's and women's golf, gymnastics, hockey, men's and women's lacrosse, skiing, men's and women's soccer, swimming and diving, men's and women's tennis, and volleyball. Contents of the guide include information regarding the individual sports program from the 2004-2005 year, highlights of coaches and individual players, and an outlook on the future of sports at...
Dates: 2005

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, 1996-1997

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0410.00030
Abstract

1996-1997 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference guide book with information on the different schools and athletic programs associated with the conference. This edition marked the first year DU participated in division one athletics in baseball, men's and women's basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and women's volleyball.

Dates: 1996-1997

University of Denver Men's and Women's Athletes, between 1995-1998

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Identifier: U300.01.0009.00030
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's and women's athletes from numerous sports pose for a group portrait in the figure of the number seven. Athletes are from sports including skiing, cheerleading, ice hockey, volleyball, swimming, basketball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and gymnastics.

Dates: between 1995-1998