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:
Robert Selig and Gene Steinke, 1956
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, and Gene Steinke pose with a plaque dedicated to soldiers fallen in World War II by the Beta Omicron of Kappa Sigma.
Robert Selig and Helen Bonfils, between 1950-1970
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, poses for a portrait with Helen Bonfils at the opening of a new building for the Denver Post.
Robert Selig and Robert Lotito Reading a Brochure, 1968 October
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, looks at a red and white brochure while Robert Lotito looks over his shoulder.
Robert Selig and Robert Lotito Reading a Brochure, 1968 October
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, looks at a red and white brochure while Robert Lotito looks over his shoulder.
Robert Selig at Opening of Denver Post Building, between 1950-1970
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, at the opening of a new building for the Denver Post.
Robert Selig, Chester Alter, and John Evans Jr., between 1953-1966
Black and white portrait of University of Denver Chancellor Chester M. Alter seated at his desk, flanked by Robert Selig (chairman of the Board of Trustees, 1947-1959) and John Evans Jr. (chairman of the Board of Trustees, 1959-1969).
Robert Selig, Harvey Williams and John Evans, between 1950-1960
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands in front of a photo with Harvey Williams and John Evans.
Robert Selig Receives the Evans Award, 1961
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands with Chancellor Alter and O. Otto Moore as the receives the 1961 Evans Award.
Robert Selig Speaking, 1950-1970
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, speaks at a gathering with a banner behind him that reads ''The University of Denver: A Program for New Resources.''
Robert Selig with Chancellor Alter as he Receives the Evans Award, 1964
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands with Chancellor Alter, the 1964 recipient of the Evans Award.