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 44 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 107, issue 24, 2000 May 18
Vandals may be expelled. Dancin’ outta the rain. Winter Carnival goes back on mountain.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 108, 2001 January 18
Seniors want walkway for class gift. Winter Carnival kicks off Sunday. Let it snow! Greek officers promise image change at DU.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 108, 2001 January 28
Winter Carnival Fun. Students speak up. Group provides role models for kids.
University of Denver Tradition Winter Carnival, between 1960-1990
University of Denver (DU) male and female students ride in a truck decorated with a banner that reads: ''DU Winter Carnival.'' One female student holds skis. Winter Carnival is a yearly University of Denver tradition that began in 1960, with both on-campus and on-mountain activities like snowboarding, skiing, and ice skating.