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 1 Collection or Record:
University of Denver vs. Montana State University Men's Football Game, 1955 October 8
University of Denver Pioneers men's football player Willie Frank (43) runs with the ball while DU teammate Bob Ball (56) blocks for him and a Montana State University (Missoula) Grizzlies player lies on the ground behind them. The bleachers, nearly full of standing spectators, are visible. DU defeated the Montana Grizzlies during this away game by a final score of 61-13 on October 8, 1955.