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:
University of Denver Men's Ice Hockey Affiliates, 1975
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey second place trophy from the National Collegiate Athletics Association Championship in 1973 is admired by coach Marshall Johnston, athletic director Ron Oyer, and acting chancellor Allen Pfnister.
University of Denver vs. the Soviet Union Olympic Team Men's Ice Hockey Game Announcers, 1960 February 8
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ice hockey announcer calls the action on the ice during a game against the Soviet Union Olympic Team as athletics publicity director Don Smith sits in the background. The game ended in a 2-2 tie.
University of Denver vs. the Swedish Olympic Team Men's Ice Hockey Game, 1960 February 15
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers athletics director Tad Wieman escorts the members from the Swedish Olympic team through a tunnel between periods during a game. Denver would go on to win the game with a final score of 5-3.