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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 427 Collections and/or Records:

Aware, 1970 May 26

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0005.0004.00001
Abstract

Aware, Vol. 1, No. 2. Produced by the members of the 1970 Advanced Advertising Design class at the University of Denver School of Art. Articles in the issue focus predominantly on Woodstock West and student unrest at the University of Denver.

Dates: 1970 May 26

Baccalaureate Address by Maurice B. Mitchell, Chancellor, University of Denver June 5, 1970, 1970 June 5

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0007.00003
Abstract

Printed copy of Chancellor Mitchell's address at the June Commencement.

Dates: 1970 June 5

Background for Editors - Student Independence Now Protest, 1968 April 26

 Item
Identifier: U219.02.0002.0006.00008
Abstract

University of Denver release providing background on the Student Indepence Now (SIN) protest on the DU campus in April 1968.

Dates: 1968 April 26

Background for Editors - Student Independence Now Protest, 1968 April 26

 Item
Identifier: U219.02.0002.0006.00009
Abstract

University of Denver release providing background on the Student Indepence Now (SIN) protest on the DU campus in April 1968.

Dates: 1968 April 26

Background for Editors - Student Independence Now Protest, 1968 April 26

 Item
Identifier: U219.02.0002.0006.00013
Abstract

University of Denver release providing background on the Student Indepence Now (SIN) protest on the DU campus in April 1968.

Dates: 1968 April 26

Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) Records

 Collection
Identifier: U340
Abstract

The Black Graduate Student Association (BGSA) at the University of Denver (DU) was founded on 18 February 2011. It is a student organization by, for, and about graduate and professional students at DU who identiffy as Black and/or African American. The collection consists of photographs, posters, and other papers created and/or collected by the organization.

Dates: 2016

Blane Colton Asks for Witnesses to his Arrest, 1970 May

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0004.0009.00001
Abstract

Blane Colton asks for witnesses to his arrest at Woodstock.

Dates: 1970 May

Box 8: Scrapbook on Woodstock West -- DU, 1970 May

 Item — Box U219.03.0008: Series U219.03 [Barcode: U186018615372]
Identifier: U219.03.0008
Abstract

Scrapbook covering the events of Woodstock West. Included in the scrapbook are clippings of news coverage, together with memoranda, releases, and fliers from the students and University of Denver officials.

Dates: 1970 May

Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell Received Message from the White House, 1970 May 9

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00007
Abstract

Press release that Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell received message from the White House indicating that the President hoped peace would be maintained on campus.

Dates: 1970 May 9

Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell Received Message from the White House, 1970 May 9

 Item
Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00008
Abstract

Press release that Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell received message from the White House indicating that the President hoped peace would be maintained on campus. Chancellor Mitchell made recommendations that a University delegation be sent to Washington to express concerns on the war in Indo-China and that a task force be created to increase involvement of universities in solutions.

Dates: 1970 May 9