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 7 Collections and/or Records:
Freshman Student in the Dorm Room, circa 1950
The image depicts an unidentified freshman student sitting at a desk in a dorm in student housing at the University of Denver, circa 1950. There is an open suitcase sitting on the bed in the room as well.
Freshman Students, circa 1950
The contact sheet depicts an unidentified freshman student in student housing at the University of Denver, circa 1950.
University of Denver Centennial Halls or Towers Dorm Room, between 1964-1995
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.
University of Denver Centennial Halls Residence Hall with Students Posing, between 1964-1974
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.
University of Denver Johnson-McFarlane Hall, 1982
A male student studies at his desk in Johnson-McFarlane Residence Hall (JMac) on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Kappa Delta Sorority House, between 1920-1960
Female students pose on the semi-circular porch of the Kappa Delta sorority house on the University of Denver campus in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Kappa Sigma Fraternity House, between 1902-2008
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."