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. 70, issue 57, 1966 May 31
Visiting Professor – Popper to Speak at Graduation. Frosh Camp to Seek Intellectual Experience. Library Hours to Determine AWS Decision. Greek Week Schedule Outlined; Plans Include Independents. Naess to Speak on Skepticism.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 7, 1966 October 11
Auto Crash Kills CWC Girl; Six DU Students Hospitalized. Writer Critic Will Speak on Self Image. ABC’s Chief – Pauley Speaks to Students. Spruce Hall – Toothbrush Causes Fire. Geography Dept. Receives Grant. Students Repair Help Science Hall Damage. City Gives Okay for Traffic Signal.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 21, 1966 December 2
Warren Critic to Speak on Kennedy Assassination. Frodo Lives, Tolkien Fans to Cry During Denver Talk-in Next Week. ’67 Winter Carnival – Ski Swap, Movies Added to Agenda. Deadline Nears for K-book Pix.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 23, 1967 January 10
Students Organize SDS Affiliate; Activist Role Planned for Future. Protests Organized – Student Leaders Ask Johnson to Explain Viet War. Pace Signs Protest Letter to Johnson Over Viet Policy. Panel Discussions Highlighted – Varied Activities Planned for Women’s Days. Trustees to Hear Progress Report from Chancellor Selection Group. Reporter Wanted.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 28, 1967 January 27
Miss DU Announcement Highlights “Queen of Hearts” AWS Banquet. AWS Officers Selected During Friday Elections. From a Lonely Cell – Science Student States Views. Bishop Pike Speaks Thursday.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 40, 1967 February 24
British Don Compares, Analyzes American Policy in Europe, Asia. Faculty Evaluation to Aim at Academic Contributions. U.S. Air Force Academy Prof Joins DU Law School Faculty. News Analysis – Group Reviews Curriculum Content. Winter Carnival Auto Registration.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 57, 1967 May 9
Honoraries Tap Members at May Day Twilight Sing. Extensive Discussions Planned for Rights Bill. Controversial Sections – Concern Expressed Over Rights Bill. Corrections Noted in Rights Bill Text. Fighting “Lawless Linden” – “Bobby the Kid” Ferocious Folk Hero.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 58, 1967 May 12
Senate Adds Ballot Proposal; Gives Students Third Choice. Final Preparations Made For In-Depth Course. SDS Speaks for Bill of Rights at Fraternity Council Meeting. Editorial – Rights Bill Affects Everyone. Pin-Up of the Month.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 59, 1967 May 16
Students Reject Rights Bill by Small Margin. Discussion of Pop Art Ranges from Da Vinci to Lichtenstein. Third Series – Marijuana Compared with Alcohol. Rights Bill Not Dead; Convention Recalled. King to Lecture Thursday at 8:15
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 62, 1967 May 23
King Speaks Out at DU Arena; Says Don’t Study War No More. Annual Riots – 700 Perform “Rights” of Spring. Summer Session Set Up For Rights.