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 47001 Collections and/or Records:
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.
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.