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:
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.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 50, 1956 May 8
1956 May Day “Showboat” Docks; Lambda Chi Alpha Wins Overall May Day Trophy. Pompous Ceremony – Margery Reed Cornerstone Laid Twenty-Eight Years Ago. ROTC Cadets Elect Queen At Annual Military Dance. May Days “Showboat” Termed Extravaganza. All School and Class Office Elections begin on May 10, 1956.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 7, 1956 October 12
DU Faculty Holds Retreat. 29 Days to Homecoming. IFC Votes to Assess Men of Frats Each Quarter.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 30, 1957 February 8
Yul Brynner to Appear at DU Thursday, February 14, 1957. Speech Conference is Scheduled for DU. Founder’s Day Speaker Named – Arthur Flemming. Social Science Profs Hold Policy Seminar. Folk Singer to Appear at Iliff Next Wednesday. IFC Queen Finalists Selection on Tuesday. Union Movie Sunday. DU Enrollment Decrease Blamed on Tuition Rise. Docked Around the Clock.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 35, 1927 February 25
Sally Walker Named Miss DU; Marjorie Cutler Receives Faculty Award; Roberta Rabinoff Outstanding Junior. Thirty-two Students Tapped for National “Who’s Who”. United Fund Drive Extends Campaign to Make up Deficit.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 38, 1957 March 8
DU’ers Celebrate Founding at Dinner. Founder’s Day Speaker – Dr. Arthur Flemming. DU to Begin Dorm Key Program for All Senior Women. Two Bizad Students Find Winning Clarion Contest Pic in 55 Minutes – Phoenix Bound.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 46, 1957 April 23
Chapel Speaker – Dr. Frank C. Laubach, Noted Philippine Educator Talks Tomorrow. School Chairman Applications Open. Judges Nominate Royal Quintet to Reign at May Days Festival. Iliff to Add Five Famous Educators to Summer Staff. Choir Leaves Tomorrow on Annual 4-State Tour. May Queen Finalists. Editor Applications. DU Professor Discusses Municipal Tax Revenue.