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 47001 Collections and/or Records:
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.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 47, 1958 April 18
Amendment Proposed – Senate Adds Referendum to AUSA Election Ballot. Spring Quarter “Night Club” Imports Touch of the Orient. Korbel Lectures on New Findings of Archive Study. Clarion, K-Book Editor Applications Due Today. Booth Building Sign of May Days. New York Businessman Recipient of CC Outstanding Alumni Award.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 49, 1958 April 25
Senate Passes Allocation. Light Vote Forecast at Polls Today – All-School Ballot Lists Candidates, Referendum. Chapel Bell Tolls Number of Mortar Board Tapping. Spring Quarter Enrollment Registers Slight Decrease. Gymnastic Spirit – Demonstrations Committee Selects Seven Cheerleaders for Next Year. May Days Queen Judges Narrow Contestants to Five Senior Coeds.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 50, 1958 April 29
Students Elect AUSA Officers. DU Pioneer Club Sponsors Dance with Name Band. May Days Calendar. ODK, Leadership Honorary, Taps New Members Friday. Dean of DU College of Law Suffers Fatal Heart Attack. CCH Conference Studies Condition of State Politics. Foundation Director Raps Bizad Curriculum. Chapel Recalls Rural South.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 37, issue 19, 1960 November 29
First Winter Carnival at DU Will be Held January 14-15; to Have Ski, Social Events. Folk Singer Walt Conley Will Entertain in CC Student Union. Council for Exceptional Children will Hear Well Known Educator Thursday. Latest Stereo Contest Clue is “When it Rains it Pours”. DU Enrollment up, 5940 Attend Class in Three Colleges. Friday’s Clarion Last of Quarter.
