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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 82 Collections and/or Records:

Program for The University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, June 2, 1972, 1972 June 2

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Identifier: U138.0003.0013.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver Baccalaureate Service for the Graduating Class of 1972, four o'clock Friday, June 2, 1972 at the Buchtel Memorial Chapel. Baccalaureate address was delivered by Dr. Maurice B. Mitchell, Chancellor of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1972 June 2

Program for The University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, June 4, 1971, 1971 June 4

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Identifier: U138.0003.0013.00003
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Program for the University of Denver Baccalaureate Service for the Graduating Class of 1971, eight o'clock Friday, June 4, 1971, at the Quadrangle of Margery Reed Hall.The baccalaureate address delivered by John Wesley Rice, Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Denver, an ordained Presbyterian Minister.

Dates: 1971 June 4

Program from The University of Denver Baccalaureate Service, June 5, 1970, 1970 June 5

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Identifier: U138.0003.0013.00002
Abstract

The University of Denver Baccalaureate Service program for thegGraduating class of 1970, eight o'clock Friday, June 5, 1970, at the Quadrangle of Margery Reed Hall. The baccalaureate address delivered by Dr. Maurice B. Mitchell, Chancellor of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1970 June 5

"Science and the Art of Living", 1947 June 7

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Identifier: U138.0001.0043.00003
Abstract

Text of the commencement address "Science and the Art of Living" delivered at the University of Denver by C.F. Rassweiler, Saturday, June 7, 1947.

Dates: 1947 June 7

Text of the Baccaleaureate Sermon, 1941 June 8

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Identifier: U138.0001.0035.00003
Abstract

Baccalaureate address by Chancelor Caleb F. Gates, Jr., delivered at the University of Denver June 8, 1941.

Dates: 1941 June 8

"The Air Age and You", 1943 June 4

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Identifier: U138.0001.0038.00008
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The text of the Commencement address "Democracy Faces the Future" by C. A. Dykstra, delivered at the University of Denver, August 27, 1943.

Dates: 1943 June 4

The Chancellor's Welcome, 1993 June 5

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Identifier: U138.0006.0017.00002
Abstract

Text of the commencement address by the Chancellor of the University, Daniel L. Ritchie, delivered at the University of Denver, June 5, 1993.

Dates: 1993 June 5

"The Post-Modern Mind", 1965 June 11

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Identifier: U138.0002.0023.00003
Abstract

Text of the commencement address, "The Post-Modern Mind", by the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, James E. Perdue, delivered at the University of Denver, June 11, 1965.

Dates: 1965 June 11

"The Uncompetitive Society", 1986 December 7

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Identifier: U138.0005.0013.00004
Abstract

Text of the commencement address titled "The Uncompetitive Society" by Colorado Governor Richard D. Lamm, delivered at the University of Denver, June 7, 1986.

Dates: 1986 December 7

"Together - I Believe We Can...", 1978 August 18

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Identifier: U138.0004.0013.00002
Abstract

Text of the Commencement address "Together - I Believe We Can..." and remarks by Ross Pritchard, University of Denver, August 18, 1978 in response to investiture as Fourteenth Chancellor of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1978 August 18