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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 489 Collections and/or Records:

Pioneer Astronomer : The Story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver : Transcript of Herbert A. Howe's 1918 diary, 2000 February 26

 Item
Identifier: M010.04.0005.00013
Abstract

Transcribed printout of Professor Howe's 1918 diary recounting his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.

Dates: 2000 February 26

Portrait of Henry A. Butchel, 1899-1920

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0086.0014.00002
Abstract

Black and white portrait of Henry A. Butchel, Chancellor of University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado, between 1899 and 1920.

Dates: 1899-1920

Portrait of Vance Kirkland

 Item
Identifier: U201.02.0140.0001.00005
Abstract

Black and white headshot of Vance Kirkland, director of School of Art at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1956-1987

Professor Dwight Smith with Student in Chemistry Laboratory, circa 1970

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00005
Abstract

Photographic image of chemistry professor Dwight Smith with a student in a chemistry laboratory. On the University of Denver campus, circa 1970.

Dates: circa 1970

Professor Lecturing to Class, between 1980-1989

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Identifier: U201.01.0130.0003.00004
Abstract

An unidentified faculty member lectures to a class of students at the University of Denver in the 1980s.

Dates: between 1980-1989

Proposal by the Denver Chapter of A.A.U.P., 1970 May 14

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0012.00001
Abstract

Proposal by the Denver Chapter of A.A.U.P. that information on faculty salaries, tenure and promotions be made public in order to alleviate a lack of trust.

Dates: 1970 May 14

Proposal for the University of Denver Senate, 1970 May 11

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0011.00004
Abstract

Proposal for the University of Denver Senate. Immediate concerns include making university open to a wider range of ideas, being more open to student ideas, being more open to alternative experiences, allowing students more direct involvement in society and political action, and generally being more flexible in educating students.

Dates: 1970 May 11