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 562 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1950-1960
Contact sheet with two photos of University of Denver Pioneers men's ski team members mid-jump with. In the above image, a ski team member jumps with his skis parallel. In the image at the bottom, a skier makes a jump with his skis together and arms out.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1950-1960
Contact sheet with two photos of University of Denver Pioneers men's ski team members on the slopes. In the above image, a ski team member slides in the snow beneath an observation deck. In the image at the bottom, a ski team member is shown mid-jump from behind.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members Stanley Drinell and Jerry Anderson hold their skis to pose for a picture.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1950-1960
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members Simonau and Meyers pose for a picture with their skis over their shoulders.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1957-1958
Two University of Denver Pioneers men's ski team members walk up a slope with skis slung over their shoulders. Skier on the right is wearing a sweater with a patch that reads ''DU.'' Behind the skiers, a ski complex is visible. Reproduced in the 1958 Kynewisbok, page 123.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1975-1985
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members gather before an event.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1975-1985
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members gather before an event.
University of Denver Ski Team Members Al Vincelette and Henning Arstal, between 1954-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team member Al Vincelette leads teammate Henning Arstal.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, between 1950-1960
Several University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members, one in a letterman's jacket, and head coach Willy Schaeffler, receive an envelope from DU administrators.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954
1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler pose for a team picture with trophies. Identified are Gunnar Jansen, Will Olsen, Paul Wegeman, Glynn Cress, Ole Gotaas, and Dale Thompson.