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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 3003 Collections and/or Records:

Tent City Final, 2008 April 24

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01814
Abstract

Photos from the ''Change the Status Quo'' event intended to foster dialogue about Iraq. Held April 24-25, the event featured a ''tent city teach-in.'' Thirteen tents were set up in front of Sturm Hall on the Driscoll lawn April 24. The event included workshops on such topics as peace, refugees and The Patriot Act.

Dates: 2008 April 24

Theater Mural Final, 2008 June 4

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.02538
Abstract

For the past year, conservators have been painstakingly exposing the huge mural (pictured), which was painted onto the proscenium arch of the Little Theatre in Margery Reed Hall in 1929, then painted over with thick, dark paint in 1931. The artist, John Edward Thompson, considered the act ''vandalism.''.

Dates: 2008 June 4

Theater Mural Final, 2008 June 4

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.02539
Abstract

For the past year, conservators have been painstakingly exposing the huge mural (pictured), which was painted onto the proscenium arch of the Little Theatre in Margery Reed Hall in 1929, then painted over with thick, dark paint in 1931. The artist, John Edward Thompson, considered the act ''vandalism.''.

Dates: 2008 June 4

Theresa Chase, 2008 March 14

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.01781
Abstract Recipient of DU's 2008 Founders Day. Community Service Award.Theresa ''Terry'' Chase's (MA '90), injured when she was riding her bike in Grand Junction and was hit by a drunk driver in 1988. Chase's injury caused incomplete paralysis of both legs. Chase regained some function in her legs and today can walk short distances with crutches, though she chooses to use her wheelchair, saving her shoulder strength for more important efforts like sea kayaking, water skiing, hand cycling and...
Dates: 2008 March 14

Theresa Chase, 2008 March 14

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01782
Abstract Recipient of DU's 2008 Founders Day. Community Service Award.Theresa ''Terry'' Chase's (MA '90), injured when she was riding her bike in Grand Junction and was hit by a drunk driver in 1988. Chase's injury caused incomplete paralysis of both legs. Chase regained some function in her legs and today can walk short distances with crutches, though she chooses to use her wheelchair, saving her shoulder strength for more important efforts like sea kayaking, water skiing, hand cycling and...
Dates: 2008 March 14

Theresa Chase, 2008 March 14

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01783
Abstract Recipient of DU's 2008 Founders Day. Community Service Award.Theresa ''Terry'' Chase's (MA '90), injured when she was riding her bike in Grand Junction and was hit by a drunk driver in 1988. Chase's injury caused incomplete paralysis of both legs. Chase regained some function in her legs and today can walk short distances with crutches, though she chooses to use her wheelchair, saving her shoulder strength for more important efforts like sea kayaking, water skiing, hand cycling and...
Dates: 2008 March 14

Theresa Chase, 2008 March 14

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01784
Abstract Recipient of DU's 2008 Founders Day. Community Service Award.Theresa ''Terry'' Chase's (MA '90), injured when she was riding her bike in Grand Junction and was hit by a drunk driver in 1988. Chase's injury caused incomplete paralysis of both legs. Chase regained some function in her legs and today can walk short distances with crutches, though she chooses to use her wheelchair, saving her shoulder strength for more important efforts like sea kayaking, water skiing, hand cycling and...
Dates: 2008 March 14

Theresa Chase, 2007 November 20

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01785
Abstract Recipient of DU's 2008 Founders Day. Community Service Award.Theresa ''Terry'' Chase's (MA '90), injured when she was riding her bike in Grand Junction and was hit by a drunk driver in 1988. Chase's injury caused incomplete paralysis of both legs. Chase regained some function in her legs and today can walk short distances with crutches, though she chooses to use her wheelchair, saving her shoulder strength for more important efforts like sea kayaking, water skiing, hand cycling and...
Dates: 2007 November 20

Theresa Chase, 2007 November 20

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01786
Abstract Recipient of DU's 2008 Founders Day. Community Service Award.Theresa ''Terry'' Chase's (MA '90), injured when she was riding her bike in Grand Junction and was hit by a drunk driver in 1988. Chase's injury caused incomplete paralysis of both legs. Chase regained some function in her legs and today can walk short distances with crutches, though she chooses to use her wheelchair, saving her shoulder strength for more important efforts like sea kayaking, water skiing, hand cycling and...
Dates: 2007 November 20

Theresa Chase, 2007 November 20

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.01787
Abstract Recipient of DU's 2008 Founders Day. Community Service Award.Theresa ''Terry'' Chase's (MA '90), injured when she was riding her bike in Grand Junction and was hit by a drunk driver in 1988. Chase's injury caused incomplete paralysis of both legs. Chase regained some function in her legs and today can walk short distances with crutches, though she chooses to use her wheelchair, saving her shoulder strength for more important efforts like sea kayaking, water skiing, hand cycling and...
Dates: 2007 November 20