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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 47001 Collections and/or Records:

Starfield Seen from Chamberlin Observatory, 1948

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0027.00004
Abstract

Black and white print of star in the constellation Auriga viewed through the telescope at Chamberlin Observatory on the University Park Campus of the University of Denver.

Dates: 1948

Statement by AUSA on the Kent State Massacre, 1970 May

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0005.00012
Abstract

Statement by AUSA condemning the actions of the National Guard at Kent State signed by President and Vice President of AUSA.

Dates: 1970 May

Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, 1970 May 6

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00006
Abstract

Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell regarding disruption of university classes and activities by students and others.

Dates: 1970 May 6

Statement by Chancellor Maurice B. Mitchell, Wednesday, May 20, 1970, 1970 May 20

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0003.00010
Abstract

Press release from Chancellor Mitchell saying he did not apologize for his actions at Woodstock West. He acknowledges that there is an opinion poll on his actions, but states that the university is not operated on such a basis.

Dates: 1970 May 20

Statement by DU Student on Woodstock Nation, 1970

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0018.00008

Statement by President of AUSA Harry Poindexter, 1970 May

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0005.00013
Abstract

Statement by Harry Poindexter, President of AUSA, giving the reasons why some students chose not to attend classes during the student strike and Woodstock West.

Dates: 1970 May

Statement by President of AUSA Harry Poindexter, 1970 May 20

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0005.00014
Abstract

Statement by Harry Poindexter, President of AUSA, on what happened and not to blame Mitchell entirely for the events, how the community of students, faculty and administration have a chance to work on solving issues.

Dates: 1970 May 20

Statement by President of the Iliff School of Theology Dr. Jameson Jones, 1970

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Identifier: U219.03.0004.0018.00011
Abstract

Statement by Dr. Jameson Jones, President The Iliff School of Theology that there was not an invitation from Iliff to rebuild Woodstock West on Iliff grounds. There was a resolution of sympathy with the need for dialogue passed at Iliff.

Dates: 1970

Statement by the Faculty Senate on Woodstock West, 1970 May 11

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Identifier: U219.03.0003.0011.00007
Abstract

Statement by the Faculty Senate that although Woodstock structures had to be dismantled, the spirit should be incorporated into the university's life.

Dates: 1970 May 11