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 522 Collections and/or Records:
Traditions - May Days - Tapping
Black and white photographs related to tapping ceremonies for Kedros and Omicron Delta Kappa honor societies at May Days at the University of Denver.
Traditions - May Days - Twilight Sing
Black and white negatives related to the Twilight Sing at May Days at the University of Denver.
Traditions - Oktoberfest
One black and white print of students dancing at Oktoberfest at the University of Denver.
Traditions - Pioneer Day, 1945-1993
Traditions - Pioneer Passage, 1999
Images related to Pioneer Passage at the University of Denver: 3 medium format black and white negatives, including students lighting candles; and a view of luminarias on campus in front of Buchtel Chapel tower. 1 black and white print of students lighting candles.
Traditions - Senior Week, 1983 May
One black and white print of University of Denver students at a Senior Assembly in 1983.
Traditions - Spring Carnival, 1974-1999
Images related to Spring Carnival at the University of Denver: 8 black and white prints, including the tricycle race; and a picnic on Driscoll Green. 1 medium format black and white negative with print of Spring Fling on Driscoll Green. 6 sets of black and white negatives with contact sheets. 6 black and white contact sheets without negatives. Also includes one CD containing 13 images.
Traditions - Winter Carnival, 1983-1995
Traditions - Winter Carnival 2, 1970-1999
13 black and white prints related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver, including a view of the chairlift; view of ski jumps at Steamboat Springs; students grilling at ski resort; and a giant snow sculpture. 1 color print of a horse-drawn sleigh ride.
Traditions - Winter Carnival 3, 1971-1983
14 black and white prints related to Winter Carnival at the University of Denver, including a view of Winter Park resort and the Moffat Tunnel; view of ski slopes at Arapahoe Basin; students on ski slopes; and students playing broomball.