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
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Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folderFound in 47001 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 37, 1956 March 6
Founder’s Day Celebrated – 92nd Anniversary Honors Faculty. Independent Students Attend ISA Confab; DU will be the Conference Site in 1957. DU Air Society General Staff Plans Confab. Ima Gonna Wanna – “Brain Washing Parties” Close Sorority Rushing, A Gown for the Queen – 25 women will be named as candidates for IFC Queen; four finalists will be chosen on March 6, 1956, and the Queen will be crowned at the conclusion of the Greek Show.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 40, 1956 April 3
DUers Exhibit Art and Design. Applications now due for 1956 May Queen. Five DU Frats Have Clauses. DU Robbed; $12,675 Taken (DU Civic Center Campus Finance Office was broken into). DU Communication Professor, R. Russell Porter, to Attend Paris Meeting April 9, 1956. HRM School Celebrates Birthday With a Seminar.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 41, 1956 April 6
Trustees Answers Clarion – Discrimination on Coming Agenda. John Cress named Pioneer of the Month by the Student Union Board of Governors. Tentative May Day Schedule Announced – Queen Selection Sunday, April 8, 1956. Colorado Social Study Council to Meet on Campus April 7, 1956. Cultural Institute of Madrid, Spain will award an outstanding student of DU Spanish classes a diploma. Student Senate Ignores. DU Attends Rifle Match, Art Exhibit.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 42, 1956 April 10
Coed Wins Rifle Championship. Board to Pick New Editors for the Clarion and K-Book. Two ROTC Cadets Feted. University of Denver School of Hotel and Restaurant Management celebrated its 10th Anniversary. British Offer Marshall Grant. May Days – May Queen Finalists Chosen. Cheerleader Tryouts.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 43, 1956 April 13
Campus Scene Buzzing – What People are Saying on Campus. Al Galante and his violin is leading the old Dick Jurgen’s band and will play for the 1956 May Days Dance. 1956 May Day Schedule is announced by Committee. Alpha Kappa Psi and Gamma Phi Beta rehearsal for the May Days Twilight Sing. The Clarion Cutie – Anne Pennington (Clarion Cutie #18).
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 45, 1956 April 20
May Days Point System Disclosed. Dr. Jack R. Gibb to Highlite Confab. Mrs. Catherine Ludy Davies Chosen for Trip to Germany in Spring. Student Union Invaded by “Phony Bandits” and Denver Police Force. Students Vote Today, AUSA Constitution. SSF Presents Final Lecture on Current World Affairs.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 46, 1956 April 24
Sandra Theis and Evelyn Moore were unanimously elected as editors of The Denver Clarion and Kyneswisbok, respectively. AUSA and Class Constitutions Okayed in Student Vote. Nominations due April 24, 1956 for All-School, Class Officers. DU Choir to Sing for Methodist Conference. Student Y to Attend Confab. And a Young Man’s Fancy - Pictured are the five lovelies who are vying for the title of May Day Queen.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 47, 1956 April 27
1956-1957 Budget Approved – Senate Meets to Clear Calendar. DUers Prepare for May Day “Showboat”. Sing Like Birdies or “Sing Like Sinners, Sing” May 4, 1956 – Twilight Sing Selections Follow May Day “Showboat” Theme. Petitions for offices due on April 27, 1956. Applications Now Due for Miss ’56 Colorado Contest. “Showboat” Steams Into Pioneer Port.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 48, 1956 May 1
DU Coeds Beat the Parking Problem – By Biking. Application Due for DU “Trustee Grants”. Ninth Annual Military Ball set for May 12, 1956. Full Schedule for May Days. “Showboat” is Far Cry From Same Weekend Yesteryear. Dr. Levette Davidson Cancels Talk. Student Senate to meet May 1, 1956.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 49, 1956 May 4
“Showboat” May Days ’56. Mayfair Booth in the Making. Doris Fairburn is chosen as the 1956 May Day Queen. Twelve Maids and Their Silver Blades – ice bound debutantes of the 1956 May Days Show. Plantation Palace Dancers.