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 267 Collections and/or Records:
Center for International Education, 1974 April 24
The image depicts eight unidentified individuals standing outside a brick bungalow and behind a sign that reads "Center for International Education", affiliated with the University of Denver (DU), on 4-24-74.
Chancellor Ritchie and VIPs at the Yegge Center Dedication, circa 1995
Chester Alter, Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, and International Students, 1963
Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, philosopher, educator, and President of India, speaks to a group of unidentified persons, including students from India while University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter looks on. Radhakrishnan was awarded an honorary LLD degree by the University of Denver in 1963, during his term as President. One person in the image is holding a copy of the commencement issue of the DU Clarion announcing Radhakrishnan's visit.
Chester Alter with Foreign Educators, 1956
Black and white print of University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter having his photo taken with a group of foreign educators.
Chester Alter with Foreign Educators, 1957 December
University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter talks with foreign educators in a conference room while a photographer takes their picture.
Chester Alter with Foreign Student, between 1953-1966
University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter holds a globe as a foreign student points out his hometown on it.
Chinese Students, 1988 November
The contact sheet depicts three unidentified individuals sitting in an unidentified office, affiliated with the University of Denver and titled Chinese Students, in 11/88.
Chinese Students, 1988 November
The image depicts three unidentified chinese students sitting in an unidentified office with bookshelves, a computer, and a typewriter, affiliated with the University of Denver, in 11/88.
Collins, Clem
Black and white print of headshot of Clem Collins, dean of the College of Business Administration (1936-45) and member of the board of trustees at the University of Denver.
Colombian Students and Peace Corps Interpreter, 1969
University of Denver students Ruben Suarez and Nin Choms, both from Colombia, talk to their Peace Corps interpreter, Guaraciema Dorsey.