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 1070 Collections and/or Records:
Homecoming Traditions - Sigma Kappa Float, 1946 November
Black and white print of the Sigma Kappa float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade in 1946. Like many homecoming floats, this one taunted DU's opponent in the homecoming football game, the University of Utah. Four female students' heads appear in the center of giant cards made to look like aces of each suit, above a depiction of poker chips and the slogan "We Hold 'Em, Utes."
Homecoming Traditions - Students in Football Costumes, 1957 October
Black and white print of four apparently female students dressed up in football uniforms for Homecoming 1957 at the University of Denver. The students are wearing bandages on their faces and legs, and of them is preparing to snap the football to another. The room behind them is decorated with streamers, University of Denver pennants, and signs reading "No More Broadway Park!", "Press Box," and "Coach Crying Towel Ser[vice?]."
Housing
Black and white negatives and contact sheets relating to student housing at the University of Denver.
Humanities Program, 1975
Black and white prints relating to the Humanities Program at the University of Denver.
Indian Students at International Day
Black and white photograph of three University of Denver students from India demonstrating Indian customs during International Day. They are sitting on a stage wearing traditional garments including robes, scarves, and a turban and are holding objects including beads, a small pot, and a book.
International Day Singing Group, 1954
Black and white photograph of four unidentified Jewish students singing during International Day at the University of Denver. The students are wearing scarves with tassels and Hebrew letters, and one is holding a book.
International Fiesta 1954, 1954
Black and white photograph of two unidentified female students dressed in traditional costumes for International Fiesta at the University of Denver. One of the students is wearing a band over her shoulder reading "MEXICO," and there are posters from France on the wall behind them.
International Programs, 1969-1980
Black and white negatives, contact sheets, and prints relating to international programs at the University of Denver.
International Students, 1985 May
The image depicts eight unidentified international students from Malasia, wearing native clothing, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 5/1985.
International Students, 1985 May
The image depicts four unidentified international students from India, at an India stand affiliated with the University of Denver, in 5/1985.