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University of Denver

 Organization

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 folder

Found in 47001 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Commencement Address June 4, 1994, 1994 June 4

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Identifier: U138.0006.0019.00002
Abstract

Text of the commencement address by The Honorable Timothy E. Wirth, Counselor of the Department of State and he was a Colorado senator from 1987-1993.

Dates: 1994 June 4

University of Denver Commencement August 13, 1982, 1982 August 13

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Identifier: U138.0005.0006.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver doctoral, graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony, August 13, 1982. Closing remarks by: Ross Pritchard, Chancellor of the University.

Dates: 1982 August 13

University of Denver Commencement August 15, 1980, 1980 August 15

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Identifier: U138.0005.0002.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver doctoral, graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony, August 15, 1980. Closing remarks by: Ross Pritchard, Chancellor of the University.

Dates: 1980 August 15

University of Denver Commencement August 17, 1984, 1984 August 17

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Identifier: U138.0005.0010.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver doctoral, graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony, August 17, 1984. Remarks by: Dwight M. Smith, Chancellor of the University.

Dates: 1984 August 17

University of Denver Commencement (August 2010), 2010 August 13

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Identifier: U138.0008.0006.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver doctoral, graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony, August 13, 2010. Closing remarks by: Robert D. Coombe, Chancellor of the University.

Dates: 2010 August 13

University of Denver Commencement (August 2012), 2012 August 17

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Identifier: U138.0008.0010.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate ceremony, August 17, 2012. Closing Remarks: Robert D. Coombe, Chancellor of the University.

Dates: 2012 August 17

University of Denver Commencement Exercises, 1890 June 3

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Identifier: U138.0001.0002.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver commencement ceremony, Tuesday, June 3, 1890 at the Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church, Denver. Listed in the program are student musical performances, orations, essay and thesis.

Dates: 1890 June 3

University of Denver Commencement Graduate Ceremony 2008, 2008 June 6

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Identifier: U138.0008.0001.00002
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Graduate ceremony, June 6, 2008: Honorary degree: Peter C. Groff, Doctor of Public Service; remarks by: Peter C. Groff, Chancellor Robert D. Coombe.

Dates: 2008 June 6

University of Denver Commencement June 4, 1983, 1983 June 4

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Identifier: U138.0005.0007.00001
Abstract Program for the University of Denver doctoral, graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony, June 4, 1983. Honorary degrees recipients: Willy Schaeffler, Doctor of Humane Letters, he came to the U.S. after the World War II on the vague promise of a job at DU, obtanined it and went on to win 13 NCAA championships for the University, in the process 24 DU races were named All-American and 15 made U.S. Olympic teams; Dr. Kenneth W. Thompson, Doctor of Laws, he is a member of the board of...
Dates: 1983 June 4

University of Denver Commencement June 5, 1982, 1982 June 5

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Identifier: U138.0005.0005.00001
Abstract

Program for the University of Denver doctoral, graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremony, June 5, 1982. Closing remarks by: Ross Pritchard, Chancellor of the University.

Dates: 1982 June 5