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 386 Collections and/or Records:
Black Student Alliance, 1974
The contact sheet has images affiliated with the University of Denver's Black Student Alliance, in 1974.
Business Administration Students on Sundeck, 1940-1959
Still image of two female and two male business administration students on the sundeck of the business administration building on DU's downtown campus. Three are seated at a white picnic table and the fourth leans over, talking to them. On the table are books and Coca-Cola bottles. In the background Colorado's capital building is prominently featured.
Campus - Early Buildings, 1890 April 3
The contact sheet depicts images of the groundbreaking for the University Hall, at the University of Denver, on 4/3/1890.
Campus Issues, circa 1965
Campus Issues
The image depicts an unidentified speaker speaking to an unidentified audience at the University of Denver's basketball court, discussing unknown campus issues under the United States of America flag, undate. Three people in the audience appear to be holding signs. One sign reads "One dies every five minutes STOP!" and contains a hand drawn image of a bomb. The other signs are illegible.
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 Maurice Mitchell Speaks to Media, 1968
University of Denver (DU) Chancellor Maurice Mitchell speaks to the media during a 1968 DU student sit-in at the DU registrar's office in Denver, Colorado.
Chester Alter Serving Students Tea, between 1953-1966
University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter serves tea to a table of female students at a "Faculty Fetch" event. Alter is wearing a white apron and waiter's cap over his suit and tie. Part of a kitchen and a Coca-Cola vending machine are visible in the background.
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.