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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 856 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver vs. Colorado College Men's Football Game, 1954 September 17

 Item
Identifier: U300.01.0011.00168
Abstract

University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football player Dean Westgaard (55) watches a Colorado College opponent as he is tripped up while running with the ball during a night game on September 17, 1954 in the University of Denver Stadium in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: 1954 September 17

University of Denver vs. Colorado State University Men's Football Game, 1958 November 27

 Item
Identifier: U300.07.0065.00001
Abstract

Film of the University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's football team's game against Colorado State University (CSU) on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1958. Playing in heavy snow at the DU stadium in Denver, Colorado, the Pioneers lost the game 8-9. Reel starts with game in progress. Scoring summary lists attendance as 4,130. CSU: TD--Hanks (10, pass--Glick). FG--Clark (20, p.k.). DU: TD--Mullliner (13, run). Safety--Bad center on CSU punt attempt.

Dates: 1958 November 27