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 47001 Collections and/or Records:
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.
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.