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 66 Collections and/or Records:
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 2, 1891 October 1
This issue has a piece on Lord Bacon, the Philosopher, and they talk about cultivating your own literary style. It also has a piece on the plans of the establishment of a Presbyterian College in Denver, how University of Denver is a secured university already, and a little about fraternities and societies.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 3, 1891 October 15
This issue talks about the development of society and the government, the story of Dick Darling, and the studies of physical culture. It also has pieces on Denver public libraries and the University library.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 4, 1891 November 1
This issue has pieces on education in America, philosophy of life, and about how the Agricultural College is not a school of collegiate rank. It also talks about how successful DU alumni are, and how it needs a department of oratory.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 5, 1891 November 15
This issue talks about Greek, Roman, and Persian history, the oratorical contest, and the revolt in the Brazilian Republic. It also mentions the plans of opening the college book store, an award prize for English composition, and the need of more college sports in the university.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 6, 1891 December 1
This issue has pieces on "Why great men are not chosen to be presidents", how some only few youths consider getting a college education, and about the Y.M.C.A. and bible studies. It also talks about college castes, how the athletic spirit returned to Denver, and the need of a Glee Club in the university.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 7, 1891 December 18
This issue has information about the opening of the Iliff School of Theology, the new University Hall, the Chancellor William Fraser McDowell, and a piece about the author Nathaniel Hawthorne. It also talks about Christmas time, fraternity life, and a piece about the "Elite Directory of Denver", a list of the elite people that lived in Denver.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 8, 1892 January 2
This issue has a piece on the life of German students, the New Year celebration, and a new fraternity chapter. It also talks about the failure of the College of Liberal Arts to open the new term in the new building.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 9, 1892 January 15
This issue starts addressing the opening of the winter term by the chancellor. It also has pieces on the pedagogic department, and the freshness of the youths.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 10, 1892 February 1
This issue has a piece about virtue, another one about the life of German students in the university, and a sonnet. It also includes articles about a donation to the athletic association, the Day of Prayer for College, and the Chilean War.
The Hesperus, vol. 6, issue 11, 1892 February 15
This issue includes a piece about The Great Stone Face by Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Richard Cobden. It also talks about politics and patriotism, the Navy, language and civilization, and the bible reading in public schools.