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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 4 Collections and/or Records:

AcU Opera Workshop, 1966 February

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00001
Abstract

Photographic image of two students, one female, one male, sitting on stage during an opera workshop at the University of Denver in February 1966. Both individuals appear to be acting, as the man is speaking or singing and pointing, and the woman is looking to where he is pointing.

Dates: 1966 February

Gianni Schiacchi Opera, 1980 February 21

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00002
Abstract

Black and white images of Gianni Schiacci opera performed by the Lamont Opera in 1980.

Dates: 1980 February 21

Gianni Schiacchi Opera, 1980 February 21

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0070.0007.00002.00001
Abstract

Four actors dressed in period costumes perform a scene from the opera Gianni Schiacchi at the University of Denver on 2/21/1980. The performer on the left is above the others on a small stage and appears to be singing or speaking, with arm outstretched. The other three react to him.

Dates: 1980 February 21