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 83 Collections and/or Records:
Meeting of Faculty in Student Union, 1970 May 7
Memo to Dr. Breck that there is a faculty meeting at 12:00. Message sent at 11:30.
Memo from Al Shaklee to a Colleague for Opinion, 1970
Copy of a news article and memorandum by Alfred Shaklee on student unrest that he sent to a colleague by the name of Stuart, asking for his analysis.
Memo to Dean Lindell from Dr. William H. Key of Sociology, 1970 May 6
Memo to Dean Lindell from Dr. William H. Key of Sociology informing Lindell that the Sociology Department has met and declared that they are not on strike. Classes will depend on individual professors; some will be on campus, but not hold classes.
Memo to Members of the University of Denver Community, 1970 May
Memorandum from the Executive Council of the Graduate Student Association declaring intentions regarding the crisis. Graduate students and faculty should not be harassed or penalized for expressing beliefs or opinions, and the Association will demand due process for any persons involved.
Memoranda to the Library about Woodstock West, 1970 May
Memoranda to the library staff, first thanking all for their attitude during the trying days. Also a memo on keeping the library open during Woodstock and deploring the use of the National Guard.
Memoranda to the School of Education on Grading Options, 1970 May 21-25
Memoranda to the School of Education about the options for grading for the quarter involved with Woodstock.
Memorandum by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, 1970 May 25
Memorandum to the files from Chancellor Mitchell telling of a call from the White House and Chancellor Harper concerning campus unrest and what to do about it.
Memorandum from Political Science Department about Press Report, 1970 May 13
Memorandum from Political Science Department about press report that the department had voted to censure Mitchell. Attached is a note from Mitchell to Public Relations indicating this was an example of inaccurate press coverage.
Memorandum on Mitchell's Remarks to 350 at an Englewood Chamber of Commerce Meeting, 1970 June 4
Memorandum on Mitchell's remarks to 350 businessmen at an Englewood Chamber of Commerce meeting, written to the Faculty of the Department of Psychology by J. Horn.
Memorandum: Optional Wearing of Cap and Gown, 1970 May 25
Memorandum stating that wearing caps and gowns at graduation was optional and indicating that two alternative funds were available for students to contribute their cap and gown money.