University of Denver
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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 46995 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 75, issue 26, 1970 November 20
Haar cites possible solutions to environment problems. Ecology-minded students initiate campus-wide clean-up project. Students face University action on charges of “Disruptive Acts”. Disruption disavowed.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 75, issue 29, 1970 December 2
Rice starts swap with Black colleges. Discipline committee finds students innocent in Justice Department “disruptions” hearing. University raises tuition; hopes to halt deficit.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 75, issue 31, 1971 January 8
Biology students publish in major scientific journals. SCSC censorship case reaches district court. Foreign study program offers increased opportunity abroad. Telephone “Help Line” confronts vast problems. Mass comm finds film class space; DUTV keeps office.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 75, issue 45, 1971 February 10
Bookstore loses on texts; profits on optional items. New committee hopes to improve dorm life. Cultural Festival “to stimulate whole creative environment”.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 75, issue 51, 1971 February 24
Class evaluation in progress today. Law School’s “fine program” draws ICM headquarters. Senate trys early adjournment; halted by AUSA Court injunction.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 75, issue 63, 1971 April 9
Phipps releases stock list; Gulf largest single block. Increased need for volunteers result of Center’s expansion. Be-in Easter Sunday. Capital stock presently held by the University of Denver.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 76, issue 24, 1971 November 3
SSC system under criticism. Rice contends racism hinders minority hiring. SBA supports march.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 76, issue 26, 1971 November 8
Ten thousand march against Vietnam War. Private funding to DU rises. Parents weekend begins Thursday; Allen, Pearson to coordinate event.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 76, issue 27, 1971 November 10
“AUPB week” begins Thursday. Greater facilities move Winter Carnival to Steamboat Springs. Penrose Library construction moving fast.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 76, issue 30, 1971 November 17
Kahane calls American Jews ‘idle and unaware’. Brazilian emissary observes university.