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 223 Collections and/or Records:
Program of the Inaugural and Commencement Ceremonies University of Denver August 18, 1978, 1978 August 18
Program for the University of Denver Inaugural ceremony for the charge and investiture of Ross Pritchard as the Fourteenth Chancellor of the University of Denver as well as for the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, August 18, 1978. Honorary degree recipient: Allan O. Pfnister, Doctor of Laws, former executive vice chancellor and acting chancellor of the University of Denver. Remarks by: Ross Pritchard, Chancellor of the University.
Student Commencement, 1956
The image depicts the aisle with graduating students sitting on either side with a view of the University Hall and faculty on stage behind a podium, for the summer commencement at the University of Denver, in 1956.
Students (1930-39) Students (1950-59), 1900-1959
Black and white prints of group portraits of University of Denver students and of yearbook clippings, especially from the 1930s and 1950s, as well as a copy of the 1939 commencement activities schedule.
University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, 1964 June 4
Program for the University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, the graduating class of 1964, delivered at the University of Denver, the Quadrangle of Margery Reed Hall at seven o'clock, Thursday, June 4, 1964. Address "Prescription for Failure" by Dr. Glenn Randall Phillips.
University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, 1945 June 3
Program for the University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, June Third,1945. Baccalaureate address by Dr. Ben M. Cherrington.
University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, 1946 June 2
Program for the University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, June Second,1946. The baccalaureate address was given by Mr. J.C. Penney.
University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, 1947 June 1
Program for the University of Denver Baccalaureate Service at the Civic Center Greek Theater, four o'clock Sunday afternoon, June First,1947. Baccalaureate address by the Reverend Paul Roberts.
University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, 1948 June 6
Program for the University of Denver Baccalaureate Service at the Civic Center Greek Theater, four o'clock Sunday afternoon, June Sixth,1948. The baccalaureate address "Living Democracy" was given by Chancellor James F. Price.
University of Denver Baccalaureate Service Program, June 8, 1967, 1967 June 8
Program for the Baccalaureate Service, June 8, 1967, delivered at the University of Denver, Address: "Who Am I?" was given by Donald Harvey Tippett, Resident Bishop, San Francisco Area, The Methodist Church.
University of Denver Baccalaureate Service Program University Park Campus, June Fourth, 1944, 1944 June 4
Program for the University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, June Fourth, 1944. The Baccaluareate Address was given by Reverend Raymond A. Waser.