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. 12, issue 9, 1898 January 28
This issue talks about the oratorical state contest and the Loud Bill, a bill that would raise the price of cheap paper editions of standard authors such as Dickens and Scott. It also includes pieces on the College Annual, University baseball, and the Day of Prayer.
The Hesperus, vol. 12, issue 10, 1898 February 11
This issue includes pieces on baseball and Spring, literary talent in Junior class, and a lecture of a literature professor. It also talks about the Beta Theta Pi society songs, the Day of Prayer for Students, and university athletics.
The Hesperus, vol. 12, issue 11, 1898 February 11
This issue includes articles about the end of the oratorical contest, a lecture from a literature professor, and university baseball. It also talks about the societies, new rules for university football, and the death of the founder of the Beta Theta Pi society.
The Hesperus, vol. 12, issue 12, 1898 March 11
This issue talks about a prize for the best literary efforts of the subscribers, named The Hesperus Contest. It also has pieces on the Charter Day, the Glee Club, and Debating Club.
The Hesperus, vol. 12, issue 13, 1898 April 8
This issue has pieces on The Hesperus Contest, the Glee Club, and lectures from a literature professor. It also talks about Meditations of Marcus Aurelius, the freshmen victories in sports, and the Law of Liberty.
The Hesperus, vol. 12, issue 14, 1898 April 22
This issue has articles about the winners of The Hesperus Contest, The Weekly Bulletin, and Arbor Day. It also talks about the university student Howard Dargel, the Glee Club, and a session for items of interest.
The Hesperus, vol. 12, issue 15, 1898 May 6
This issue talks about a lecture from a literature professor, the junior college annual, and the Denver Post interview with the university chancellor. It also has the short story which won The Hesperus Contest, and pieces on the Glee Club, University baseball, and a tragedy in three acts.
The Hesperus, vol. 12, issue 16, 1898 May 20
This issue includes articles about Old Glory and patriotism, an announcement by the chancellor, and a tribute to a Navy hero. It also talks about the junior college annual, the Debating Club, a lecture from a literature professor, University baseball, and field day.
The Hesperus, vol. 12, issue 17, 1898 June 7
This is the last issue of the college year, and it talks about summer vacations and university athletics. It also has pieces on the organization of a girls' literary society, the college calendar, and for the first time, it has a picture of the senior class and the Glee Club.
The Unsatisfied Man: A Review of Colorado Journalism, 1970 September
Periodical with several articles about Woodstock West and media coverage of the protest.