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 22 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Ski Team Head Coach Willy Schaeffler, 1956 November 29
University of Denver (DU) ski team head choach Willy Schaeffler wears a sweatshirt with the lettering "U of D Ski 5." This image is owned by Life Magazine and is stamped on the back "Reproduction Forbidden."
University of Denver Ski Team Head Coach Willy Schaeffler During Strength and Conditioning Drills, 1956 April
University of Denver ski team head coach Willy Schaeffler during strength and conditioning drills. (left to right) University of Denver (DU) head ski coach Willy Schaeffler carries DU ski team member John Cress, Emery Woodall carries Peder Pytte, and Alfred (Al) Vincelette carries Jerry McClellan during strength and conditioning drills at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Ski Team Head Coach Willy Schaeffler Holding Skis, between 1940-1970
University of Denver ski team head coach Willy Schaeffler stands inbetween two unidentified men. He is holding skis. The man on the left wears a pin that reads "IPSRA."
University of Denver Ski Team Head Coach Willy Schaeffler Holds Skis and Ski Poles, circa 1967
University of Denver (DU) head ski coach Willy Schaeffler (second from right) holds skis and ski poles and stands with three other men. A van in the left portion of the photograph has a sign with the words "[N]orth American Alpine Championships A World Cup Event [M]ar. 10-12 '67 Franconia, N.H. Courtesy Seacoast Motors Inc. Portsmouth, N.H."
University of Denver Ski Team Head Coach Willy Schaeffler Pumps His Fist in the Air, 1956 November 29
University of Denver ski team head coach Willy Schaeffler pumps his fist in the air. He is wearing a sweatshirt with the lettering "U of D Ski 5." This image was taken for Life Magazine by Carl Iwasaki on 11-29-1956.
University of Denver Ski Team Head Coach Willy Schaeffler Skiing, between 1940-1970
University of Denver ski team head coach Willy Schaeffler skiing down a mountain in Alta Utah.
University of Denver Ski Team Head Coach Willy Schaeffler Speaks to Ski Team, between 1940-1970
University of Denver ski team head coach Willy Shaeffler speaks to the DU ski team members prior to a strength and conditioning session on the steps of the DU stadium. The members of the ski team each eithe rcarry a teammate on piggyback or are about to be carried.
University of Denver Ski Team Head Coach Willy Schaeffler Speaks to the DU Ski Team, 1956 November 29
University of Denver ski team head coach Willy Schaeffler speaks to the DU ski team. Coach Schaeffler and all the members of the ski team wear sweatshirts with the "U of D Ski" logo and hold ski poles. This image is owned by Life Magaine and is stamped with "Reproduction Forbidden" on the back.
University of Denver Ski Team Head Coach Willy Schaeffler Stands with Ski Team, between 1940-1970
University of Denver ski team head coach Willy Schaeffler stands with the University of Denver ski team outside of a ski chalet.
University of Denver Ski Team Head Coach Willy Schaeffler with Skier, 1956 December 18
University of Denver ski team head coach Willy Schaeffler holds out his hand in front of a skier. The skier is wearing a sign that reads "White Stag 13." This photograph is owned by Life Magazine and is stamped "Reproduction Forbidden".