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University of Denver

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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 83 Collections and/or Records:

Memorandum to Bruce Gardner, Department of Psychology from Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, 1970 May 26

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0002.00002
Abstract

Memorandum to Bruce Gardner, Department of Psychology from Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell. Mitchell says he will not comment on the survey circulating, but does not feel it is professional or unbiased and suggests that it will be an embarrassment to the department.

Dates: 1970 May 26

Memorandum to Civil Engineering Students and Faculty from A. G. Thurman, 1970 May 13

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0017.00009
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Memorandum from A. G. Thurman to faculty and students announcing a meeting of the Civil Engineering Program participants. He states that although few civil engineering students have been involved in Woodstock West, they should discuss how their program meets the criteria of relevancy and flexibility advocated by the student strikers. He has set a meeting on Friday from 1 to 3 pm and ends with the comment ''Lets rap!''.

Dates: 1970 May 13

Memorandum to Clarion Editor Chip Berlet from W. Ed Mansfield on the Subject of Steve Kady, KLZ Incident, 1970

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Identifier: U219.03.0005.0001.00002
Abstract

Memorandum to Clarion Editor Chip Berlet from W. Ed Mansfield on the Subject of Steve Kady, KLZ Incident. Certain questions had been put to the Chancellor about the press and Woodstock West. This memorandum gives the Chancellor's replies.

Dates: 1970

Memorandum to Department Chairmen and Directors of Schools from Dean of College of Arts and Sciences, 1970 May 11

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0011.00005
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Memorandum outlining a meeting of the Arts and Sciences Faculty Committee and Dean's Advisory Committee which set out questions for discussion on the response to the student strike.

Dates: 1970 May 11

Memorandum to Psychology Department Faculty, 1970 June 5

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0002.00005
Abstract

Memorandum to Psychology Department Faculty from J. Horn on the subject of Mitchell's characterization of Woodstock at the General Faculty Meeting of 11 May. The question was whether Mitchell used a word similar to ''excrement'' to describe the students at Woodstock. Horn explains he did not.

Dates: 1970 June 5

Memorandum to Senior and Graduate Students Concerning Graduation, 1970 May 13

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0007.00002
Abstract

Memorandum on alternative uses for cap and gown money.

Dates: 1970 May 13

Memorandum to the University of Denver Faculty, 1970 May 19

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0002.00001
Abstract

Memorandum to the faculty of the University of Denver from Bruce Gardner, Acting Chairman, Department of Psychology on the subject of Psychology Department Faculty Survey. Attached to the memo is a survey of attitudes of the faculty together with instructions on completing and returning the same.

Dates: 1970 May 19

Memorandum to University of Denver Faculty, 1970 June 18

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0002.00006
Abstract

Draft copy of a memorandum to faculty of University of Denver distributing the Psychology Department survey.

Dates: 1970 June 18

Memorandum to University of Denver Students, 1970 May 13

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0015.00004
Abstract

Memorandum and sign-up sheet for those interested in preserving the ideals of Woodstock West.

Dates: 1970 May 13

Memorandum to Vice Chancellor John L. Blackburn, 1970 May 15

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0013.00006
Abstract Memorandum to Vice Chancellor John L. Blackburn from Charles R. Stevens with the subject ''Suggested Statement.'' This is a rough draft of possible administrative statement for constructive action, and sets out seven points. Among the points: the university must remain open, must examine its objectives and methods, must have open lines of communication between administration, faculty and students, and addresses the need for an open forum where the various parties can gather and discuss...
Dates: 1970 May 15