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. 72, issue 40, 1968 March 8
I.F.C. elects new officers; Jim Moylan tabbed President. Scott probes Soviet Union foreign policy. Final decision on Rights Bill unlikely by Board Chancellor Mitchell reveals at Student Senate. Pre-payment due; exams scheduled. Invitation to International Day.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 45, 1968 April 12
Opinion. Principles versus practicality issue of Senate non-candidates. Interhall Week begins Monday; “Great Movies” is Central Theme. Silvert stresses lack of cohesion in Latin America.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 52, 1968 May 7
Due process criticism unwarranted; procedure meets Supreme Court ruling. Lambda Chi-Delta Gamma win May Days first overall. Sit-iners explain their aims at public press conference. “LSD” liquid really water. 39 to appeal cases to Conduct Board. Physicist to speak on flares.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 10, 1968 October 18
SDS goal-unity at state meet. Mitchell wars convention, “We know what to do…”.Freshman election scheduled. Senate stymies Student Rights Bill; approves questionnaire proposal.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 11, 1968 October 21
Zall says DU stays tax free. AAUP meeting panel discusses Bill, explains administration’s position. Few problems can be solved by spending, Eckelberry says. American Studies major explores character, literature, institutions. Academic situation studied.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 13, 1968 October 25
SDS state workshops to discuss ideology. Frosh Council elected. Senate debate focuses concern on adjudication of old Rights Bill. Conference to study life in Latin America. Flow of parents begins, Weekend full of activity.
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.