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. 68, issue 38, 1964 March 3
Businessman Packard Salutes University’s Centennial. Averell Harriman Delivers Convocation Talk Thursday. Phi Beta Kappa Taps Five Coeds; Initiation Scheduled for Mar. 9. Founder Week Schedule.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 54, 1964 May 12
Northwestern Fete Their Founder Evans on Thursday. Professor Emeritus Rafferty Conducts Symphonic Band. Senior Activities Week to Include Tea, Dance. Gayla Jardon Wins Coveted National Science Fellowship. Registrar Raises Fee for Replacement for ID’s. Dr. Shepard to Speak. Chamberlin Observatory Changes Public Tours to Summer Schedule.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 1, 1964 September 14
Picture of the University of Denver at night.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 13, 1964 October 30
LBJ Swamps Barry by 5 3 Margin in Mock Presidential Election Tues. – 900 Cast Ballots Despite Protests of Y-R President. Printer’s Errors Cited as Fault in A and S Bulletin. Greek Week Goddess. Intramural Facilities – Senators Act on Improvements. Winter Carnival. Lambda Chi Pushcart Races Highlight Greek Week Events.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 17, 1964 November 13
DU Joins Trianon Campaign. Single Applicant Reported for Winter Carnival Chairmanship. CCA Membership Brings Numerous Advantages to DU. Thanksgiving Project – “Y” Sponsors “Fast for Freedom”. K-Book Pages.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 18, 1964 November 17
Friday’s Trianon Drive a Credit to DU Students. Bizad Commission Accepts Student Honor Code Draft. World Affairs – State Department Members at DU Thursday.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 25, 1965 January 22
The All Men’s Playbill. Senates Votes Finals Change; Closed Session Allots Money. Poll Shows Desire to Impart Beauty to Dry Western Plain. 38,000 Special Centennial Booklets to Portray 100th Year Activities. International Studies Obtains $250,000 for Building Project. South Dakota Squad Defeats Debate Team in Tournament.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 30, 1965 February 9
Student Court – Designated to Judge Violations. After a Year’s Absence During ’64 Festivities, Carnival is Back. Plans are Looming to Convert Union Into “Univ. Center”. Student Increase May Lead to End of Coffee Breaks. Bizad Board Initiates College Bowl Series, Stipulates Rules.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 32, 1965 February 16
Students on the Streets – Vietnamese War Inspires March. Senate and Carnival Committee Enforcing Regulations Friday. KVDU Moves Toward an FM License; Progress Recounted.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 33, 1965 February 19
Winter Carnival – Baldwin, Blom Reign. Engineers’ Day Festivities Next Week; Awards, Dance Queen. Pre-Registration Schedule Planned for March 1 to 10.” The Merry Wives of Windsor” Opens Wednesday in Theater. KVDU – FM Frequency Needed. Bulletin.