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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:

Chancellor Robert Coombe, 2005 June 7

 Item
Identifier: U116.01.0001.00596
Abstract

Robert Coombe, new chancellor of the University of Denver, poses with his wife, Julanna Gilbert.

Dates: 2005 June 7

Chancellor Robert Coombe, 2005 June 7

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.00598
Abstract

Daniel Ritchie speaks at the announcement of Robert Coombe's selection as new chancellor of the university.

Dates: 2005 June 7

Chancellor Robert Coombe, 2005 June 7

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Identifier: U116.01.0001.00602
Abstract

DU Trustee Joy Burns announces the selection of Robert Coombe as new chancellor of the university.

Dates: 2005 June 7

Chancellor Smith and Evans Chapel, circa 1987

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00003
Abstract

Photographic print of Chancellor Dwight Smith sitting on a stone wall with Evans Chapel in the background. On the University of Denver campus, circa 1987.

Dates: circa 1987

Chancellor Smith with Chancellor's Leadership Core, 1986 October

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00006.00001
Abstract

Photographic image from contact sheet of Chancellor Smith posing with students in the Chancellor's Leadership Core in October of 1986.

Dates: 1986 October

Chancellor Smith with President George H.W. Bush, circa 1985

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0017.00002
Abstract

Photographic image of Chancellor Dwight Smith shaking hands with President George H.W. Bush. An unidentified man looks on. Circa 1985.

Dates: circa 1985

Chancellor Smith with Richard Lamm, 1987

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Identifier: U201.02.0141.0016.00003
Abstract

Photographic image of Chancellor Dwight Smith, Governor Richard (Dick) Lamm, and donor Leo Block. Chancellor Smith is wearing academic regalia. On the University of Denver campus, 1987.

Dates: 1987

Chancellor's Concluding Remarks to the Class of 1980, May 30, 1980, 1980 May 30

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Identifier: U138.0005.0001.00002
Abstract

Text of the commencement address by the Chancellor's of the University, Ross Pritchard delivered at the University of Denver, May 30, 1980.

Dates: 1980 May 30