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 44 Collections and/or Records:
Nursing Students at Tea, circa 1955
Photographic image of nursing students around a lace covered table at the University of Denver, circa 1955. One student is pouring tea while others are lined up behind her. Two individuals that appear to be instructors talk at the other end of the table. Other students are visible in the background.
Nursing Students in Library, circa 1950
Photographic image of student nurses studying in a library while an instructor looks on at the University of Denver circa 1950. Two of the individuals are dressed in nursing uniforms and 6 of the individuals are seated at tables.
Oral History Interview with Frayda Ornsten, 1978 July 17
Frayda Lynn Ornsten (née Blumberg) discusses her childhood, including the Jewish environment, schooling, and family gatherings. She also discusses her two marriages and her education and career in the field of special education. She talks about her father, Ben Blumberg, and her relationship with him. She reflects on changing attitudes, roles, goals of youth, and her philosophy of life. Went to the University of Denver.
Interview Index notes in Release file B098.01.0022.0003
Physical Education - Golf Class, 1966
A golf instructor gives advice to a student in a physical education class at the University of Denver. The student is preparing to hit a ball off a rubber mat with an iron, while other students are practicing hitting balls in the background.
Physical Education - Ice Skating Class, 1966
An instructor talks to a student during an ice skating class at the University of Denver's Field House Arena in Denver, Colorado while other students practice skating in the background.
Physical Education - Ice Skating Class, 1966
An instructor addresses a group of students in a ice skating class at the University of Denver's Field House Arena. The photo is taken from close to the ice, looking up at the students. Seating labels and a banner with the 1965-66 DU hockey schedule are visible on the wall of the arena.
Retention and Graduation Reports, 1999 - 2000, 1999-2000 October
This folder contains retention and graduation reports on Women's College students. The reports were created for 1999 - 2000, but some of the data goes back as far as 1992.
Retention and Persistance Reports, 2001 - 2002, 2001-2002 October
This folder contains reports on retention and enrollment persistance. The reports were created for 2001 - 2002, but some of the data goes back as far as 1995.
The Women's College Assessment Program, 1997 - 1998, 1997-1998
This folder contains a report prepared by Sally Muller on the Women's College that assesses the program as a whole.
The Women's College Assessment Program, 1998 - 1999, 1998-1999
This folder contains a report prepared by Sally Muller on the Women's College that assesses the program as a whole.