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
Citation:
Jan. 30, 1974, letter to faculty, U172._.0003, Hillel folderFound in 46995 Collections and/or Records:
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.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 38, issue 5, 1961 October 6
Senate sets Election Date – Frosh to Seek Vacant Offices. Financial Aid Available to DU Students. Harry James to Play at DU. Winter Carnival Chairman Needed. Greeks to Honor Pledges at Dance. Chemist Cohn is Woman of Year.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 1, 1963 September 15
100th Academic Year In Swing. Pioneer Week Starts Today. Early Centennial Plans Told; Nat’l, Internat’l Heads to Visit. Registration Schedule. Free TB Testing Provided.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 2, 1963 September 24
Symposium Tickets Free to DU Students. A Folksy Approach. KVDU Offers Free Tickets. Fall Enrollment Up to 6255 Students. Fraternities Gain 218 Men, 56% of Total Fall Rushees. Fair Booths Pioneer Week Feature.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 7, 1963 October 11
Expanding Universe Explored. Executive Order Proclamation. Driscoll Delivers Academic Charge.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 29, 1964 February 4
Awards Climax ’64 Women’s Days Marky Lloyd Honored as Miss DU. Annette in Town Promoting New Film; Reporter Ponders Fate of Mouse Ears. SABER Petition Drive, Successful, Brings 3,000 Signatures, Says Myers. Kostal, Babcock Win in weak Turnout Coeds Elect Roudebush and Forster. Grant Johannesen to Hold Workshop.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 30, 1964 February 7
30’ Birthday Cake Featured in Founder’s Week Festivities. Senate Postpones Vote on New Constitution. Chancellor Announces Bizad Faculty Changes. Voice of Youth Holds Conference. Applications Still Open Positions on BOG.