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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 332 Collections and/or Records:

Corrected Copy University of Denver Program, Inaugural Ceremony and Commencement Exercises: August Twenty-eighth,1953, 1953 August 28

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Identifier: U138.0001.0054.00002
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June Thirteenth,1953. Honorary degrees recipients: William Clyde Martin, Doctor of Divinity; Robert Hugh McWilliams, Doctor of Public Service; Clara Mitchell Van Schaack, Doctor of Humanities. Conferring of degrees and awards: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: 1953 August 28

Corrected University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program: August Nineteenth, 1966, 1966 August 19

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Identifier: U138.0002.0027.00002
Abstract

Corrected program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral Commencement ceremony, August Nineteenth,1966 at Ten o'clock. Honorary degree recipient: Joseph Royall Smiley, Doctor of Laws. Conferring of degrees: Wilbur C. Miller, Acting Chancellor of the University. The commencement address was given by Joseph R. Smiley, Ph.D., LL.D. President, University of Colorado

Dates: 1966 August 19

Corrected University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program Ninety-first Year: University Park Campus, June Tenth, 1955, 1955 June 10

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Identifier: U138.0002.0003.00002
Abstract

Corrected program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June Tenth,1955. Honorary degree recipients: Otto Karl Bach, Doctor of Humanities; Lucius Ward Bannister, Doctor of Laws, Adolph Kiesler; Doctor of Public Service; Clarence Frederick Lea, Doctor of Laws; Amos Alonzo Stagg, Doctor of Public Service. Conferring of degrees and awards: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: 1955 June 10

Dean's Talk - LoRotary 5/12/04 - LoDo, 2004 May 12

 File
Identifier: U109.01.0001.0075
Abstract

This folder contains a transcript and notes from a presentation that Michele ''Mike'' Bloom gave to a Rotary club about TWC.

Dates: 2004 May 12

Draft of the Univeristy of Denver Commencement and Insignia Day Program, 1944 March 17

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Identifier: U138.0001.0039.00009
Abstract

Draft program of the University of Denver Commencement and Insignia Day March 17, 1944 at Memorial Chapel.

Dates: 1944 March 17

Draft of University of Denver Commecement Program June 8th, 1927, 1927 June 8

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Identifier: U138.0001.0021.00002
Abstract

This is a draft program for the University of Denver commecment on June 8, 1927.

Dates: 1927 June 8

Draft Program for the University of Denver Summer Convocation Commecement Program, August 20, 1937, 1937 August 20

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Identifier: U138.0001.0031.00006
Abstract

Draft program for the University of Denver Summer Convocation Commecement Program on August 20, 1937. This program contains numerous edits including names crossed out.

Dates: 1937 August 20

Draft Program for the University of Denver Summer Convocation Commecement Program August 21, 1936, 1936 August 21

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Identifier: U138.0001.0030.00004
Abstract

Draft program from the University of Denver Summer Convocation Commecement.

Dates: 1936 August 21

Draft Program for University of Denver Commecement June 9th, 1926, 1926 June 9

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Identifier: U138.0001.0020.00004
Abstract

A draft of the University of Denver Commecement program from Wednesday June 9th, 1926.

Dates: 1926 June 9

Draft Program for University of Denver Commecement Program 1934., 1934 June 6

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Identifier: U138.0001.0028.00003
Abstract

Draft copy of the program from the University of Denver Commecement at the Denver City Auditorium June 6th 1934.

Dates: 1934 June 6