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 558 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1957-1958
Two University of Denver Pioneers men's ski team members walk up a slope with skis slung over their shoulders. Skier on the right is wearing a sweater with a patch that reads ''DU.'' Behind the skiers, a ski complex is visible. Reproduced in the 1958 Kynewisbok, page 123.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1975-1985
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members gather before an event.
University of Denver Ski Team Members, between 1975-1985
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members gather before an event.
University of Denver Ski Team Members Al Vincelette and Henning Arstal, between 1954-1955
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team member Al Vincelette leads teammate Henning Arstal.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, between 1950-1960
Several University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members, one in a letterman's jacket, and head coach Willy Schaeffler, receive an envelope from DU administrators.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954
1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler pose for a team picture with trophies. Identified are Gunnar Jansen, Will Olsen, Paul Wegeman, Glynn Cress, Ole Gotaas, and Dale Thompson.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers ski team members pose for a group portrait. Identified individuals from left to right: unidentified, John R. Cress, Francis Wallace, unidentified, David C. Shaw, coach Willy Schaeffler, Gunnar Jansen, and unidentified.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach Willy Schaeffler look over a document. Coach Willy Schaeffler is shown holding the document. From left to right: Coach Willy Schaeffler, unidentified individual, Francis Wallace, unidentified individual, John R. Cress, David C. Shaw, Gunnar Jansen, and two more unidentified individuals.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach, 1954
1954 University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members and coach pose for a team picture with trophies. Front row: David C. Shaw, Dale F. Thompson, Francis Wallace, Willis S. Olson, and Glynn Cress. Back row: head coach Willy Schaeffler, Marvin L. Crawford, John G. L'Orange, Gunnar Jansen, Russell Crook, John R. Cress, and Alvin Paul Wegeman.
University of Denver Ski Team Members and Coach Willy Schaeffler, 1954
University of Denver (DU) Pioneers men's ski team members with coach Willy Schaeffler as he shakes the hands of an unidentified individual. Three ski team members in the back from left to right: John R. Cress, David C. Shaw, and Gunnar Jansen.