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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:

Athletics-Misc. Scrapbooks-1979 Sports Science Department, 1979

 Item
Identifier: U300.08.0450.00001
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers scrapbook originating from the Sports Science department consisting of clippings about 1978-1978 athletics, which includes such sports as women's basketball, women's gymnastics, women's tennis, men's basketball, men's soccer, and men's baseball.

Dates: 1979

Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference, 1996-1997

 Item
Identifier: U300.05.0410.00030
Abstract

1996-1997 Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference guide book with information on the different schools and athletic programs associated with the conference. This edition marked the first year DU participated in division one athletics in baseball, men's and women's basketball, golf, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, and women's volleyball.

Dates: 1996-1997

University of Denver Athletics Collage, between 1986-1990

 Item
Identifier: U300.06.0008.00723
Abstract

A collage dedicated to University of Denver (DU) athletics featuring painted representations of Pioneer athletes in the following sports: swimming, soccer, lacrosse, ice hockey, tennis, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, and volleyball.

Dates: between 1986-1990

University of Denver Athletics Collage, between 1986-1990

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0055.00089
Abstract

A collage dedicated to University of Denver (DU) athletics featuring painted representations of Pioneer athletes in the following sports: swimming, soccer, lacrosse, ice hockey, tennis, basketball, gymnastics, baseball, and volleyball.

Dates: between 1986-1990