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. 73, issue 17, 1968 November 4
Students vote on term referendum. Vice Chancellor McCollum announces resignation. Speak-in highlights strike. KVDU raido to air election. Draft status convenience, not matter for concern. Annual Women’s Days to feature fashion show.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 20, 1968 November 11
Trustees refuse to consider Student Bill of Rights. Campus proposed site of ’76 Winter Olympics. Alpine Club plans annual ski swap. Mitchell renamed to USCCR. Drug usage survey allays public hysteria. Students rap party system.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 22, 1968 November 15
Recognition try causes abrupt adjournment. Autonomy vote goes to students. International Fair features unusual. Disciplinary discussion scheduled.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 24, 1968 November 22
Dee Downing crowned Queen of ’68 “Go West” Homecoming. “Walking machine” disrupts Senate convention talk. Primaries Committee protests conventions. Decorated floats, cars highlight parade today. Concert tickets completely sold out.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 25, 1968 November 25
3.2 beer plans down the drain for January. Today’s fair to feature unusual world items. Yegge views due process. International Relations plans Model UN, Crossroads Africa. World Kaleidoscope flicks flash tonight. Clarion deadline today.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 33, 1969 January 15
Rosenthal elected to head Senate. Stop Hickel attempt formed. Iliff School of Theology seminars highlight annual Lecture Week. Mitchell announces new assistant. Staff sorry for omission.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 35, 1969 January 20
Impartiality promised as investigation proceeds. Inter Hall residents celebrate Feb. 9-14. Flu protection arrives, “first come, first served”. AFA hosts CCA meet. Beer flows in Union, Coors, Schlitz on tap.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 37, 1969 January 24
Tuition boosted to $625. Beer license hearing nears. Election hassle faces new Senate. AWS picks Miss DU, Mary Jo Craige named. Carnival work begins; queen nominations open.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 41, 1969 February 3
Career diplomats speak, foreign affairs improving. Rosenthal sees untapped potential presidential cabinet to form. Youth fare discounts abolishment sought. Vo Van Ai speaks on Viet. Offices now open. May Days take shape as fraternities bid.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 44, 1969 February 10
Beer finally approved; City grants BOG license. Joan Baez to speak on draft resistance. Research Institute houses computers. Winter Carnival committees away Flake Out beginning. Commission sponsors Engineering Symposium. Nat Hentoff slated Thursday.