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 37 Collections and/or Records:
Student Election, circa 1960
The image depicts an unidentified student participating in the election for John Perdew, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1960.
Student Election, circa 1960
The image depicts an unidentified student participating in the election affiliated with John Perdew and the University of Denver, circa 1960.
Student Government, circa 1960
The contact sheet depicts students running an election for John Perdew, affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1960.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 6, 1954 October 29
Five Coeds Vie for Homecoming Queen Crown (Nancy Corpening, Audry Eklund, Sheila McConnell, Patricia Nichols and Patricia Rose). Complete Election Tabulation Results from Class Elections on October 27, 1954. Homecoming next week. Will Herberg (religious lecturer), will be the key note speaker during Religion in Life Week (November 17-21, 1954). Small voter turnout for Class Elections. Winter Carnival Chairman applications due. Student Senate held on November 2, 1954.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 24, 1955 April 15
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 50, 1956 May 8
1956 May Day “Showboat” Docks; Lambda Chi Alpha Wins Overall May Day Trophy. Pompous Ceremony – Margery Reed Cornerstone Laid Twenty-Eight Years Ago. ROTC Cadets Elect Queen At Annual Military Dance. May Days “Showboat” Termed Extravaganza. All School and Class Office Elections begin on May 10, 1956.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 46, 1957 April 23
Chapel Speaker – Dr. Frank C. Laubach, Noted Philippine Educator Talks Tomorrow. School Chairman Applications Open. Judges Nominate Royal Quintet to Reign at May Days Festival. Iliff to Add Five Famous Educators to Summer Staff. Choir Leaves Tomorrow on Annual 4-State Tour. May Queen Finalists. Editor Applications. DU Professor Discusses Municipal Tax Revenue.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 49, 1957 May 3
Jacque Gatti Elected Queen; May Days Prom Ends Fete. “Crusade for Students” Recruits Top Ability High School Grads. Queen of the May. DU to Conduct Curriculum Study by Crusade Plan. Committee Announces…Candidates Certified for Election. DU Prof Suffers Loss. Contract Ready for New DU Dorm.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 43, 1958 April 4
Every Age, Every Spring – Some Must Be the First. DU Chapel Programs Observe Good Friday, Easter Services. Requirements Listed – Senate Sets Nominating Caucus Dates for Candidates to All-School Election. Illness Claims DU Services of Fourth Faculty Member - Dr. E. Lawson. Barber Shop Thief Robs Crippled Children’s Fund. Committee Establishes Point System for Judging May Day Competition. Delise Lecture Branded as Hoax.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 45, 1958 April 11
Sundstrand Head Elected member of SSF Trustees. Petitions Due Monday – All-School Election Nominees Chosen in Today’s Caucuses. Garrision Named to Advisory Post in South America. IK’s Welcome National Delegates. Union Board Presents “Black Rose”; Bakery Shop Relocated in Cafeteria. Mortar Board Honorary to Elect New Members. Senior Coeds Bid for May Days Royalty.