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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 6 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Centennial Halls or Towers Dorm Room, between 1964-1995

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0020.00007
Abstract

Two students pose in a dorm room in the Centennial Halls or Centennial Towers residence hall on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1964-1995

University of Denver Centennial Halls Residence Hall with Students Posing, between 1964-1974

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0001.00015
Abstract

Two students smile for the camera at the entrance of Centennial Halls residence hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Halls, often called ''Halls,'' was built in 1961 and is an example of International Style architecture.

Dates: between 1964-1974

University of Denver Johnson-McFarlane Hall, 1982

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0020.00008
Abstract

A male student studies at his desk in Johnson-McFarlane Residence Hall (JMac) on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1982

University of Denver Kappa Delta Sorority House, between 1920-1960

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0024.00001
Abstract

Female students pose on the semi-circular porch of the Kappa Delta sorority house on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1920-1960

University of Denver Kappa Sigma Fraternity House, 2006 May 24

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.00031
Abstract

Exterior view of the University of Denver Kappa Sigma fraternity house on the DU campus in Denver, Colorado, taken on May 24, 2006. College students are visible in the foreground.

Dates: 2006 May 24

University of Denver Kappa Sigma Fraternity House, between 1902-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0019.0025.00001
Abstract

Two male students wave from the balcony of the Kappa Sigma fraternity house on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado. A sign above the balcony reads "Polo Club Lane, 500 S," while a torpedo-shaped sign above the front door reads "Kappa Sigma."

Dates: between 1902-2008