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"
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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.
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First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU
Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folderFound in 37 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 49, 1958 April 25
Senate Passes Allocation. Light Vote Forecast at Polls Today – All-School Ballot Lists Candidates, Referendum. Chapel Bell Tolls Number of Mortar Board Tapping. Spring Quarter Enrollment Registers Slight Decrease. Gymnastic Spirit – Demonstrations Committee Selects Seven Cheerleaders for Next Year. May Days Queen Judges Narrow Contestants to Five Senior Coeds.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 29, 1964 February 4
Awards Climax ’64 Women’s Days Marky Lloyd Honored as Miss DU. Annette in Town Promoting New Film; Reporter Ponders Fate of Mouse Ears. SABER Petition Drive, Successful, Brings 3,000 Signatures, Says Myers. Kostal, Babcock Win in weak Turnout Coeds Elect Roudebush and Forster. Grant Johannesen to Hold Workshop.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 46, 1965 April 23
Bo Pub Determinations: Hoyt, Malmberg Editors for 1965-66. Elections Today for 40 Posts. May Days – Activities Ready to Commence. Referendum. Dance.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 9, 1965 October 22
Student Senate Appoints New AUSA Court Members. In Viet Nam – Taft Claims Firm Hand Needed. Events Today, Tomorrow Crowd Parents’ Weekend. Freshmen Candidates Certified; Campaigning to Begin Sunday.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 12, 1965 November 2
82 Undergo Leadership Training at Estes Park – Speech Department Directs Conference. Scholarship Policy Expanding; 3 out of 10 Students Receive Aid. Election Results – Winning Candidates Announced. Pre-Registration Schedule. Greek-Week Schedule.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 41, 1966 April 5
From NASA – DRI Gets More Money. Academic Affairs Comm. To Investigate Honesty. May Fair Entry Fee Increased Due to Added Electrical Costs. AUSA Election Regulations Govern Upcoming Politicking. Applications.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 44, 1966 April 15
Foreign Students Hold International Day Fete. Hopeful Candidates Enter Race for Thirty-two AUSA Offices. Africa Changed – Outlook Needs Revision. Chairman Submits May Days Budget. Yourgrau Serves as Guest Lecturer.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 45, 1966 April 19
AUSA Elections – Certifications Completed. May Days Continues Progress; All Committees Quite Optimistic. Buckley Assails Liberals Before Crowd of 3000.Philipsen, Bennett Take Third Place. DU’s Facilities Praised.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 49, 1966 May 3
William the Conqueror – Pace Triumphs in Close Race. Dean Mertz Confirms Mass Exodus of Staff. May Days – New “Sunrise” Dance Highlights Friday. Applications Open.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 10, 1968 October 18
SDS goal-unity at state meet. Mitchell wars convention, “We know what to do…”.Freshman election scheduled. Senate stymies Student Rights Bill; approves questionnaire proposal.