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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 400 Collections and/or Records:

Commencement, between 1900-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0006.00013
Abstract

A graduation ceremony can be seen going on outdoors at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1900-2008

Commencement, between 1946-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0008.00010
Abstract

A man standing before the microphone mounted on a lectern raises his right hand during an outdoor commencement ceremony at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. The ceremonial mace can be seen laid across the lectern.

Dates: between 1946-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0008.00014
Abstract

People can be seen gathered together celebrating a commencement ceremony outdoors at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1900-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0008.00020
Abstract

A group of women wearing graduation caps and gowns outdoors following a commencement ceremony at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Written on their caps are letters that spell the word ''Cheers.''

Dates: between 1900-2008

Commencement, between 1900-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0008.00022
Abstract

A young woman wearing a graduation cap and gown can be seen at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1900-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0003.00003
Abstract

A woman in a graduation gown holds two children following a commencement ceremony at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0003.00006
Abstract

A man holds a boy, who is wearing a graduation cap, on his shoulder at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1900-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0003.00011
Abstract

The silhouettes of two people wearing graduation clothes can be seen at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1900-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0003.00012
Abstract

An African American man wearing a graduation cap and gown can be seen at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008

Commencement, between 1950-2008

 Item
Identifier: U201.01.0036.0003.00018
Abstract

A group of ladies sit together wearing sashes reading: ''Honors'' during commencement at the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.

Dates: between 1950-2008