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 46995 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 34, 1965 February 23
Sorority Wins Carnival Prize; Success of Festival Debated. Phi Beta Kappa – DU’s Chapter Taps Three Coeds. Four Coeds Compete for Crown. CCA Establishes Teacher Exchange for Area Colleges. Pre-Registration Scheduled Planned for March 1 to 10.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 35, 1965 February 26
Battle Looms in IFC Elections. 500,00th Book – DU Nearer to Membership Goal. Cramp for May Days’ Style: Elaborate Booths go Spartan. Engineers’ Day – Annual Celebration in Swing. Centennial Clarion.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 36, 1965 March 2
DU Celebrates 101st Birthday – Palmer Hoyt Kicks Off Events With Keynote Speech on Freedom. Queen Named at Dance. May Days Theme Chosen as Plans Begin to Form. Children’s Theater – “Harlequin” Frolics on Stage. Dr. Harvey Gross Awarded $7,000 by National Group. Pre-Registration.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 37, 1965 March 5
Solons Reverse Themselves on May Days “Resolutions”. Operation Crossroads – 5 Students Named to Program. Founders’ Day Events Climax at Formal Ball. Pocketutor – Miniature Cheater on Market. Blizzard Prevents Talk Rescheduled for this Afternoon. Centennial Clarion. Coordinators for Freshman Camp.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 38, 1965 March 9
Final Week – Group Studies Changes. Winter Carnival Violations Come Before AUSA Court on Friday. All Constitutional Amendments Due by April Meetings. Concert Dance. DU Downs Loetto Heights in CCA Bowl Competition. Foothills – Winter Edition Format Approved. Bowling Green U. and Where Else. Final Week Schedule.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 43, 1965 April 13
Nehrig Prexy by Default. Parents’ Program Postponed; Rescheduling Cites Oct. Date. Perdew Home is Threatened by Anonymous Caller. Federal Grant - $264,166 Asked for IR Building. Senior Man Award.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 46, 1965 April 23
Bo Pub Determinations: Hoyt, Malmberg Editors for 1965-66. Elections Today for 40 Posts. May Days – Activities Ready to Commence. Referendum. Dance.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 48, 1965 April 30
Blonde Frosh Earns May Queen’s Laurels. Assistant VISTA Chief to Kick Off Local Drive. Referendum. $10 A Month – Married Students’ Rent Raised. Education Group Lauds Denverites.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 52, 1965 May 14
Alter Names New Faculty. Applications Open. IFC President Defines Fraternity Purpose in Producing Better Man. Senate Meeting – BOP Members Selected. CU-DU Teach-In Under Discussion for Next Friday.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 2, 1965 September 28
Musical Offices – Chancellors Move from Library. Proposed University Center Slated for Completion by Fall Quarter of 1968, According to Planners. Vattano Named Assistant Dean.