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University of Denver

 Organization

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 folder

Found in 31 Collections and/or Records:

Minutes of Meeting of General Faculty, 1970 May 11

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0011.00008
Abstract

Minutes of the Faculty Meeting of May 11, 1970 in which various resolutions are described and voted both in support of the ideas behind Woodstock West and upholding the University's continued operations.

Dates: 1970 May 11

Minutes of Meeting of General Faculty, 1970 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0013.00010
Abstract

Minutes of the Faculty Meeting of May 15, 1970, which voted on various position papers and created a Coordinating Council.

Dates: 1970 May 15

Note on Class Disruption, 1970 May 7

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0010.00003
Abstract

Note that Loren Gruber, a teaching fellow, called to say that his class was disrupted.

Dates: 1970 May 7

Notes on Faculty Position on Unrest, 1970

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0011.00006
Abstract

Notes outlining proposed positions to be taken by faculty on campus unrest.

Dates: 1970

Notice of Faculty Meeting, 1970 May 11

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0011.00002
Abstract

Notice of meeting of faculty to organize committees for Political Activities, University Governance, Curriculum Reform and Open University (Woodstock Experience).

Dates: 1970 May 11

Notice of General Faculty Meeting, 1970 May 15

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0013.00001
Abstract

Notice of General Faculty Meeting GCB Auditorium 3:30 pm, Friday, May 15, 1970.

Dates: 1970 May 15

Notice of Meeting for Faculty and Staff, 1970 May 13

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0012.00005
Abstract

Notice of meeting of faculty and staff on Wednesday, May 13 at 6 p.m. concerning the actions of the chancellor and the events of the prior two weeks.

Dates: 1970 May 13

Proposal by the Denver Chapter of A.A.U.P., 1970 May 14

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0012.00001
Abstract

Proposal by the Denver Chapter of A.A.U.P. that information on faculty salaries, tenure and promotions be made public in order to alleviate a lack of trust.

Dates: 1970 May 14

Proposal for the University of Denver Senate, 1970 May 11

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0011.00004
Abstract

Proposal for the University of Denver Senate. Immediate concerns include making university open to a wider range of ideas, being more open to student ideas, being more open to alternative experiences, allowing students more direct involvement in society and political action, and generally being more flexible in educating students.

Dates: 1970 May 11

Proposals by Steering Committee of the Ad Hoc Faculty, 1970 May 11

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0011.00003
Abstract

Proposals by Steering Committee of the Ad Hoc Faculty for re-establishing order on campus, reaffirming the original objectives of the student strike, proposing grading options for quarter, re-establishing the educational process, future of University and expressing the sentiment of the faculty on the Woodstock experience.

Dates: 1970 May 11