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.
Biography
First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU
Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folderFound in 427 Collections and/or Records:
Rally Flier
Rally flier advertising a protest in the humanities garden against University of Denver Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell.
Rap Sheet, 1970
Two copies of a "rap sheet" briefly outlining a philosophy of the social contract.
Rap Sheet, 1970
Two copies of a "rap sheet" detailing considerations for striking students, including understanding their bargaining position.
Rap Sheet, 1970
"Rap Sheet" flier that contains assorted poems and quotations.
Rap Sheet #2, 1970
"Rap Sheet" flier featuring assorted poems, editorials, notes, etc.
Report of the Ad-Hoc Faculty Committee on Student Unrest, 1969
Report of the Ad-Hoc Faculty Committee on Student Unrest. The committee began working on the Report after a student sit-in in April, 1968. The purpose was to develop specific proposals for dealing with student unrest in the future.
Resolution by the Executive Council of the Graduate Student Association, 1970 May
Resolution by the Executive Council of the Graduate Student Association, critical of Mitchell, the National Guard, police and saying that Woodstock Community posed little threat to the university.
Resolution from the University of Denver Senate, 1970 May 11
Resolution from the University of Denver Senate. Immediate concerns include making university open to a wider range of ideas, being more open to student ideas, being more open to alternative experiences, allowing students more direct involvement in society and political action, and generally being more flexible in educating students.
Resolution Offered by the Departments of Physics and Mathematics, 1970
Document presented by the Departments of Physics and Mathematics proposing a resolution creating a Coordinating Council, developing a Summer Institute and mandating close communication and coordinating between student and faculty bodies.
Resolution Passed at the General Faculty Meeting, 1970 May 15
Resolution passed at the General Faculty Meeting of May 15, 1970 establishing a coordinating council of faculty, students and administration to develop activities in which the energies and ideas of young people can find effective and constructive realization.