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 79 Collections and/or Records:
Oral History Interview with Veta Schairer, 1986
Oral History Interview with Walt Wendelin, 1986
Walt Wendelin relates general information about the University Park area of Denver, Colorado, including transportation systems, businesses, churches and schools in the neighborhood. Wendelin also discusses the fact that the homes on his block were built in 1950 for servicemen returning from World War II, and he gives details on the prices and loan terms of these homes.
Pioneer Astronomer : The Story of Herbert Alonzo Howe at the University of Denver : Transcript of Herbert A. Howe's 1918 diary, 2000 February 26
Transcribed printout of Professor Howe's 1918 diary recounting his brief weather and astronomical observations, administrative and teaching activities at the University of Denver, entertainment of visitors to the Chamberlin Observatory, participation in events in University Park and elsewhere in Denver, his family and religious life.
Special Community Programs
Collection contains Special Community Program administrative records from the University of Denver. The special programs include Bridges of the Future and Volunteers in Partnership (VIP).
Student Pouring A Beer, circa 1980
Photograph of an unidentified University of Denver student at Oktoberfest pouring a beer, circa 1980.
Student Social - Oktoberfest
Photograph of 10 unidentified individuals at the Oktoberfest in Denver, Colorado, for the University of Denver Student Social, undated.
Student Volunteers, circa 1995
The image depicts an unidentified first year student from the University of Denver visiting an unidentified individual, at an unknow retirement community, circa 1995.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 99, 1991 May 9
New Work Study Program Benefits “Older; Wiser” Disregards Students’ Longevity and Personal Merit. Community Action Program Sponsors Student Volunteers. 1992 Carnival Underway.
YMCA Student Activity
Photograph of three unidentified students sitting in an unidentified room for the University of Denver's YMCA Student Activity, undated. The unidentified room has has three chairs, a desk, a checkered floor, and showing part of an open window with floral curtains.