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 39 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. 37, issue 19, 1960 November 29
First Winter Carnival at DU Will be Held January 14-15; to Have Ski, Social Events. Folk Singer Walt Conley Will Entertain in CC Student Union. Council for Exceptional Children will Hear Well Known Educator Thursday. Latest Stereo Contest Clue is “When it Rains it Pours”. DU Enrollment up, 5940 Attend Class in Three Colleges. Friday’s Clarion Last of Quarter.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 2, 1963 September 24
Symposium Tickets Free to DU Students. A Folksy Approach. KVDU Offers Free Tickets. Fall Enrollment Up to 6255 Students. Fraternities Gain 218 Men, 56% of Total Fall Rushees. Fair Booths Pioneer Week Feature.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 78, issue 79, 1974 April 17
Mitchell predicts 7800 to enroll at DU in fall. Women’s sports seek funds. Denver Boone. Psychology department to hold open house for all.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 90, issue 19, 1984 November 12
University Shows Drop in Enrollment Numbers. DU Requests Zoning Consideration.
TWC 5-Yr Growth Plan 12/15/98, 1998 December 15
This folder contains documents that outline a five year growth plan for The Women's College, starting in 1998.
TWC, Orientation, 1998 - 2005 (2 of 2), 2002 June 12-2005 March 10
This folder contains new student orientation materials.
TWC Retention Reports, 1991 - 1992, 1991-1992
This folder contains retention reporting on Women's College students. The reports were created for 1992 - 1993, but some of the data goes back as far as 1987. The folder also contains retention reports for Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Weekend College, 1983 - 1992, 1983-1992
This folder contains an assortment of Weekend College documents spanning 1983-1992.