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. 70, issue 35, 1966 February 25
Nominations Made – 7 Battle for IFC Offices. Freshmen Abolish Preview DU. Naupa Explains Reasons for Lack of Publicity. Charges Lodged in Narcotics Case. Activities to Spotlight Founders’ Week 1966. Flu Shots.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 36, 1966 March 1
Looking Back – Seniors Review 4 Years. Varied Activities Set for Week. Suspension Versus Dismissal – Dean Mertz Clarifies Meaning. Freshman Coffee Hours. NASA Groundbreaking Slated for September.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 38, 1966 March 8
Pioneers Skiers Sixth Straight NCAA Title – Western State Falls Short. May Days Moves Inside Carnival Tents. Phi Beta Kappa Taps Senior Carol Cellman. One More Issue.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 41, 1966 April 5
From NASA – DRI Gets More Money. Academic Affairs Comm. To Investigate Honesty. May Fair Entry Fee Increased Due to Added Electrical Costs. AUSA Election Regulations Govern Upcoming Politicking. Applications.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 43, 1966 April 12
In Vietnam – Profs Pelt LBJ’s Policy. Criteria Established for Judging Twilight Sing and May Fair. William F. Buckley Lectures Friday; $1 Tickets Available in Student Union. Camp Counselors. Applications.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 44, 1966 April 15
Foreign Students Hold International Day Fete. Hopeful Candidates Enter Race for Thirty-two AUSA Offices. Africa Changed – Outlook Needs Revision. Chairman Submits May Days Budget. Yourgrau Serves as Guest Lecturer.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 45, 1966 April 19
AUSA Elections – Certifications Completed. May Days Continues Progress; All Committees Quite Optimistic. Buckley Assails Liberals Before Crowd of 3000.Philipsen, Bennett Take Third Place. DU’s Facilities Praised.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 49, 1966 May 3
William the Conqueror – Pace Triumphs in Close Race. Dean Mertz Confirms Mass Exodus of Staff. May Days – New “Sunrise” Dance Highlights Friday. Applications Open.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 50, 1966 May 6
Why Not Beer on DU Campus? Many Legal Intricacies Involved. Track, Wrestling May Lose Aid. May Days Reign – Holly Smith Wins Crown. Workers Strike GSIS Building.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 70, issue 51, 1966 May 10
Napua Selected Top Senior Man. 4 Sessions Open for Colloquium. Image of May Days Queen 1966. Buchwald Scheduled for Union Lecture.