Skip to main content

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 647 Collections and/or Records:

Developmental Rubric, 2000 November

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0015.0015
Abstract

This folder contains documents for personal and professional development. A document written to assisst with problem solving entitled ''Steps for Better Thinking: Improving Your Approach to Open-Ended Problems''.

Dates: 2000 November

Dorm Agreement, Fiscal Year 2000, 1999 August 20-November 18

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0014.0015
Abstract

This folder contains the agreement between the Women's College and the Denver Marriott Southeast regarding the use of their rooms for students of the Women's College who commute long-distance for weekend classes.

Dates: 1999 August 20-November 18

Dr. Charles Spivak and Jennie Charsky in Philadelphia, 1892 September

 Item
Identifier: B250.01.0003.00001
Abstract Dr. Charles David Spivak and his fiancee, Jennie Charsky, pose for a studio photograph in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in September 1892. The picture was taken the day before Jennie left to attend college at Cornell University. Dr. Charles Spivak was the longtime secretary of the Jewish Consumptives' Relief Society (JCRS). After the couple moved to Colorado in 1896, Jennie completed her college degree at the University of Denver. She later taught Russian language classes at the University for...
Dates: 1892 September

DU Magazine Article, Winter 2003, ''Charting a New Course'', late 2003

 File
Identifier: U109.02.0002.0079
Abstract

This folder contains a copy of an article about charting a new course on the DU campus.

Dates: late 2003

DU Women's Club Records

 Collection
Identifier: U210
Abstract

The DU Women's Club Records encompas the history of the organization from its beginnings as the Women's Faculty Club. The records contain governance documents and minutes, reports and newsletters, as well as publicity materials and scrapbooks documenting the history of the organization.

Dates: 1917-1998

DU's Intention re: Association of WF, 1/2000, 2000 January

 File
Identifier: U109.02.0002.0028
Abstract

This folder contains a document explicitly outlining DU's intentions towards the Women's Foundation of Colorado.

Dates: 2000 January

Dwight Smith Memo re Weekend College Issues, 1/16/84, 1984 January 16

 File
Identifier: U109.01.0001.0009
Abstract

This folder contains a memo from Dwight Smith to the Weekend College Task Force oulining new procedures and policies to be discussed, including making the Weekend College co-ed.

Dates: 1984 January 16

Early Vision TWC and Treat Hall Chambers Center, 1993-1994

 File
Identifier: U109.02.0002.0003
Abstract

This folder contains files about the early concept of the Chambers Center for TWC.

Dates: 1993-1994

Electronic Scrapbook Project, 2005

 File
Identifier: U109.02.0004.0024
Abstract

This folder contains documents pertaining to an electronic scrapbook project recording the path of the creation of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005

Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner, 1987 June 8

 Item
Identifier: B063.05.0053.00016
Abstract

Left to right Eva Hecht, Dr. Emil Hecht, and Dr. Elie Wiesel sit at the head table during the Center for Judaic Studies Elie Wiesel Tribute Dinner. Dr. Stanley Wagner walks behind them.

Dates: 1987 June 8