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:
Student Throwing Pot on Wheel (Frame 36A), 1974 November 10
Black and white image of a student throwing a pot on a wheel, at the University of Denver's Centennial Halls residence hall in Denver, Colorado. Centennial Halls, often called ''Halls'', was built in 1961 and is an example of International Style architecture.
Student - Tintype, 1883 April 28
The tintype image depicts 5 individuals affiliated with the University of Denver, in April 28, 1883. Two of the individuals are sitting in a log bench behind the front three individuals sitting on the ground, outside in front of trees.
Student Typing in Dorm Room, between 1980-1989
An unidentified University of Denver students types on a typewriter at a desk in a dorm room. A telephone, bookshelf, and dresser are visible on the wall behind the desk.
Student Union - Dedication, 1950 September 30
The image depicts five individuals including Chancellor Albert Charles Jacobs holding an oversized key, affiliated with the student union at the University of Denver, on Sept. 30, 1950.
Student Union - Dedication, 1950 September 30
The image depicts six unidentified individuals standing behind the cafeteria equipment, affiliated with the University of Denver, on Sept. 30, 1950.
Student Using Computer, 1984 February
An unidentified student uses a computer at the University of Denver in 1984.
Student Volunteers, circa 1995
This image depicts the University of Denver students volunteering for the Habitat for Humanity, circa 1995. The 9 unidentified individuals within this image are spread out across a wall foundation, pushing the frame to a vertical position.
Student Volunteers, circa 1995
This image depicts four unidentified students from the University of Denver participating in The Park People organization, at an unidentified location, circa 1995. The students are standing against a wood fence, wearing The Park People t-shirts and homemade "DU" bandanas, either around their thigh or head. Two of the students are holding gardening tools and a newly planted tree is inbetween the four of them.
Student Volunteers, circa 1995
The image depicts an unidentified individual, affiliated with the University of Denver, digging a hole in the ground for a volunteer activity, circa 1995.
Student Volunteers, circa 1995
The image depicts an unidentified first year student from the University of Denver visiting an unidentified individual, at an unknow retirement community, circa 1995.