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"
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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.
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First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU
Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folderFound in 402 Collections and/or Records:
Press Release by Committee for Free and Open University, 1970 May 04
Press release issued by Committee for Free and Open University are asking that the police and National Guard leave campus.
Press Release for University Park News, 1968 May 15
University of Denver press release dated May 15, 1968. The release is noted for release to the University Park News only, and contains information about hearings held for the 39 students dismissed from the university following their participation in a sit-in demonstration on campus in April 1968.
Press Release from Harry Poindexter, 1970 May
Press release signed by Harry Poindexter, President of AUSA, other AUSA officers and the editors of the Clarion and Student Free Press, condemning American actions in Cambodia and Indo-China.
Press Release from UPI, 1970
Press release from UPI about the possibility of violence if the National Guard come to DU.
Press Release on National Guard, 1970
Press release stating that Governor Love would not call out the National Guard to clear Woodstock West.
Press Release on National Guard, 1970 May 12
Press release stating that no decision on sending the National Guard to DU had been made. Second portion of sheet talks of students readying themselves for the troops arriving.
Press Release on Student Unrest in Utah and National Guard Alert in Denver, 1970
Press release on Student Unrest in Utah and National Guard was on alert in Denver.
Press Release on Withdrawal of National Guard, 1970 May 13
Press release on withdrawl of the National Guard.
Proposal by the Denver Chapter of A.A.U.P., 1970 May 14
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.
Proposal for the University of Denver Senate, 1970 May 11
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.