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"
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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.
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First year Hillel organization features full programming at DU
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Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folderFound in 46995 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 48, 1957 April 30
Students Elect Queen on April 30, 1957, as May Celebration Nears. Honoraries Prepare to Announce New Members at Annual Tapping - For Whom The Bell Tolls? May Days Schedule. UP Intercollegiate Knights Choose Frosh, Soph Men. Anyone for a Tournament – Members and new pledges are pictured after pledging for UPC Intercollegiate Knights.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 49, 1957 May 3
Jacque Gatti Elected Queen; May Days Prom Ends Fete. “Crusade for Students” Recruits Top Ability High School Grads. Queen of the May. DU to Conduct Curriculum Study by Crusade Plan. Committee Announces…Candidates Certified for Election. DU Prof Suffers Loss. Contract Ready for New DU Dorm.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 50, 1957 May 7
DU Leadership Confab in Estes Set for May 24-25. Phi Kaps Cop Honors as May Days Closes. May Day Champs. Faculty to Hold Firesides. Asian-American Club to Sponsor Japanese Exhibit. Elections Delayed for Referendum Approval. Bizad Alums Celebrate Anniversary Next Week. Delta Gamma Winners in the Sorority Division of the May Fair.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 53, 1957 May 17
Riiber, Arstal, Vincelette Selected For 1957 All-American Ski Team. Prof. Davidson, Prominent Author, Scholar Succumbs. Trustees Meet to Approve $6,533,760 University Budget. IFC to Hold Banquet. DU Students Win Grants to Study in Middle East. Cadet Colonels.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 28, 1958 January 31
The Profile of Organization – Can Puppets be Progress? Denver Sociology Professor Named AWS Awards Speaker. RILW Opens at Sunday Chapel; Discussions Continue in Firesides. Total Enrollment Registers Drop in Winter Quarter. Faculty, Students Comprise UPC Discussion Meets. May Theme Announced. DPA Announces Volpone Cast. Local Religious, Business Leaders to Lead CC Talks on Organization.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 34, 1958 February 21
Engineers Take “Trip to Moon” – Department Exhibits, Displays Range From Matador to Musical Fountain. Affairs Board Vetoes Union Enlargement. Senate Approves Frosh Camp; Invites Applications for Chairmen. Queen Candidates Enter Final Judging - Kynewisbok’s Queenly Crew. “Freedom” Topic of Sunday Chapel Talk by Dr. Hall. May Days Committee Heads Chosen; Weekly Meetings Held to Plan Event. Foothills Deadline Today for Winter Contribution. Weekend Ski Report.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 41, 1958 March 28
Greeks Stage Musical Farce Tonight. May Days Show Opens Auditions of Student Talent. Queen Coronation Tops Holiday Fete; Dancers to Enjoy Continuous Music. “God in History” Theme of Palm Sunday Chapel. Air Defense Chief of Staff Guest of “Focus” Discussion. “Reluctant Debutante” Well Received During Tour of Area Army Bases. AEC Grant Allows Nuclear Expansion. Phi Beta Kappa Selects Wolfe, Ehly as Members. Weekend Ski Report.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 43, 1958 April 4
Every Age, Every Spring – Some Must Be the First. DU Chapel Programs Observe Good Friday, Easter Services. Requirements Listed – Senate Sets Nominating Caucus Dates for Candidates to All-School Election. Illness Claims DU Services of Fourth Faculty Member - Dr. E. Lawson. Barber Shop Thief Robs Crippled Children’s Fund. Committee Establishes Point System for Judging May Day Competition. Delise Lecture Branded as Hoax.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 44, 1958 April 8
Bizad School to Celebrate CCC’s Golden Anniversary. Board Positions – Application Deadline Near For Event Chairmanships (May Days). Denver IK’s Host to National Meet. CWC Chaplain Keynotes Wednesday Worship. Health Department Closes CC Union; Chocolate Brown Paint Now Taboo. John the Barber Installs Shaving Service. Honor Roll Lists Posted Thursday. UP Union Exhibits Travelogue.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 45, 1958 April 11
Sundstrand Head Elected member of SSF Trustees. Petitions Due Monday – All-School Election Nominees Chosen in Today’s Caucuses. Garrision Named to Advisory Post in South America. IK’s Welcome National Delegates. Union Board Presents “Black Rose”; Bakery Shop Relocated in Cafeteria. Mortar Board Honorary to Elect New Members. Senior Coeds Bid for May Days Royalty.