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 402 Collections and/or Records:
Resolutions by the Faculty of the University of Colorado, 1970 May 7
Resolutions passed by the University of Colorado faculty expressing sympathy for the students in their condemnation of the situation in Indo-China, that faculty is not empowered to strike, and that there should be dialogue on the structure of the educational environment.
Resolutions Sponsored by Concerned Faculty, 1970
Resolutions sponsored by concerned faculty asks that Chancellor Mitchell involve the faculty, deans and vice chancellors in decisions and policies. The resolution is specifically critical of the alumni office.
Schedule for Rally Speakers Flier, 1970 May 08
Flier detailing schedule of speakers at a rally on Friday about Southeast Asia.
Seaton Ready to Ask for Troops at DU, 1970 May 12
Photocopy of clipping from the Rocky Mountain News about the possibility of National Guard troops at DU.
Sit-In Flier, 1968
Flier advertising the April 30, 1968 sit-in protest at the University of Denver.
Speak-In Agenda Flier
Flier advertising and providing an agenda for a speak-in on the University of Denver campus, including speakers on the French Revolution, student rights, and the Democratic convention.
Statement by AUSA on the Kent State Massacre, 1970 May
Statement by AUSA condemning the actions of the National Guard at Kent State signed by President and Vice President of AUSA.
Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, 1970 May 6
Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell regarding disruption of university classes and activities by students and others.
Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, Wednesday, May 20, 1970, 1970 May 20
Press release from Chancellor Mitchell saying he did not apologize for his actions at Woodstock West. He acknowledges that there is an opinion poll on his actions, but states that the university is not operated on such a basis.
Statement by DU Student on Woodstock Nation, 1970
Statement by a DU student on why he attended Woodstock Nation.