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 46995 Collections and/or Records:
Homecoming Traditions - Sigma Kappa Float, 1946 November
Black and white print of the Sigma Kappa float in the University of Denver's Homecoming parade in 1946. Like many homecoming floats, this one taunted DU's opponent in the homecoming football game, the University of Utah. Four female students' heads appear in the center of giant cards made to look like aces of each suit, above a depiction of poker chips and the slogan "We Hold 'Em, Utes."
Homecoming Traditions - Students in Football Costumes, 1957 October
Black and white print of four apparently female students dressed up in football uniforms for Homecoming 1957 at the University of Denver. The students are wearing bandages on their faces and legs, and of them is preparing to snap the football to another. The room behind them is decorated with streamers, University of Denver pennants, and signs reading "No More Broadway Park!", "Press Box," and "Coach Crying Towel Ser[vice?]."
Homecoming Traditions - Woodstock West Parade Float, 1999
Black and white print of a "Class of 1971 Presents Woodstock West" float in the University of Denver's 1999 Homecoming parade. Several persons are standing or sitting in the back of a pickup truck, holding signs reading "Woodstock West Peace + Freedom Founded May 8, 1970," "Peace," "The Doors at DU September 1967 Freshman Year," and "Waiting to [cut off]," and crosses labeled "Kent State."
Homeless Connect Final, 2008 May 9
Photos from Project Homeless Connect 6. Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event that serves as a one-stop shop, connecting homeless individuals to needed services, including but not limited to: employment, housing, healthcare, legal resources, IDs, Social Security and food-stamp benefits. More than 60 organizations from the Denver area were present to provide these services.
Homeless Connect Final, 2008 May 9
Photos from Project Homeless Connect 6. Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event that serves as a one-stop shop, connecting homeless individuals to needed services, including but not limited to: employment, housing, healthcare, legal resources, IDs, Social Security and food-stamp benefits. More than 60 organizations from the Denver area were present to provide these services.
Homeless Connect Final, 2008 May 9
Photos from Project Homeless Connect 6. Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event that serves as a one-stop shop, connecting homeless individuals to needed services, including but not limited to: employment, housing, healthcare, legal resources, IDs, Social Security and food-stamp benefits. More than 60 organizations from the Denver area were present to provide these services.
Homeless Connect Final, 2008 May 9
Photos from Project Homeless Connect 6. Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event that serves as a one-stop shop, connecting homeless individuals to needed services, including but not limited to: employment, housing, healthcare, legal resources, IDs, Social Security and food-stamp benefits. More than 60 organizations from the Denver area were present to provide these services.
Homeless Connect Final, 2008 May 9
Chancellor Robert ''Bob'' Coombe speaks at the steps of the Ritchie Center about Project Homeless Connect 6. Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event that serves as a one-stop shop, connecting homeless individuals to needed services, including but not limited to: employment, housing, healthcare, legal resources, IDs, Social Security and food-stamp benefits. More than 60 organizations from the Denver area were present to provide these services.
Homeless Connect Final, 2008 May 9
Homeless Connect Final, 2008 May 9
Photos from Project Homeless Connect 6. Project Homeless Connect is a one-day event that serves as a one-stop shop, connecting homeless individuals to needed services, including but not limited to: employment, housing, healthcare, legal resources, IDs, Social Security and food-stamp benefits. More than 60 organizations from the Denver area were present to provide these services.