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University of Denver. Social Science Foundation

 Organization

Biography

Funded by real estate and cash gifts to the University of Denver from James H. Causey in 1923; formally established in 1926 as the Foundation for the Advancement of the Social Sciences; renamed Social Science Foundation in 1941. Butler, N.M. Addresses delivered under the auspices of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Social Sciences of the University of Denver at Denver, Colorado, December 12, 1927. Koo, T.Z. Addresses delivered under the auspices of the Foundation for the Advancement of the Social Sciences of the University of Denver at Denver, Colorado, April 22-24-26, 1929. Shafroth, M. Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver : a monograph. [1941?] Saurwein, V.F. History of the Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver with emphasis on the adult education program. 1952. Its Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver, 1923-1954. [1955?] Emerson, R. Political modernization : the single-party system. 1963: t.p. (pub. Denver : Social Science Foundation, University of Denver) Cherrington, B. M. Social Science Foundation of the University of Denver, 1926-1951 : a personal reminiscence. 1973

Biography

Social Science Foundation (Foundation for Advancement of Social Sciences) established in 1926.

Sources

Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees; Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume L-M: page 141-142.

Biography

Jointly sponsoring the 24th Annual Colorado State High Schoolo International RelationsConference with the World Understanding Committee of the Colorado Education Association (1957).

Found in 35 Collections and/or Records:

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 24, 1957 January 18

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Identifier: clarion_v033i24_19570118
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Million Dollar Project – Student’s Eye View and Birds’ Eye View; Construction of New Dorms to Start in May. Car Registration Period for Students Ends Soon. SSF Lecturer Says US “Great Moral Force and World Power”. ’57 K-Book Queen Judges Announced. Chancellor Alter Named to New Education Post. Faculty Members Appear in Show.

Dates: 1957 January 18

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 28, 1957 February 1

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Identifier: clarion_v033i28_19570201
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Senate Votes to Give UFD Funds to Off-Campus Groups. “Help” Week Helpers. U.S. Foreign Policy Subject of SSF Discussion Monday. DRI Important Contributor to Science Technology. Student Apathy Considered One Reason For Poor Basketball Showing – Coach Brawner.

Dates: 1957 February 1

The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 36, 1957 March 1

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Identifier: clarion_v033i36_19570301
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Mortimer Adler Scheduled as Next Social Science Foundation Speaker. Greek Holidays Dance to Feature The “Hilltoppers”. Literary Magazine "Foothills", to be Distributed. RILW Chairman Named by Student Senators. Women’s Week Finale – Denver University’s Outstanding Women Honored (Various images of women receiving awards).

Dates: 1957 March 1

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 10, 1957 October 22

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Identifier: clarion_v034i10_19571022
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Spirit Soars in Upset Win. Polling Begins Tomorrow to Fill Office Vacancies. Centennial Plans Initiated at DU Dinner Meeting. Phi Kaps Earn Permanent Trophy Possession. Foundation Lecture Series Opens with CIT Scientist. Applications for Graduation. Socialist Student Gives Defense of Purpose.

Dates: 1957 October 22

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 12, 1957 October 29

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Identifier: clarion_v034i12_19571029
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Service Groups Receive Share of United Fund. Students Give Team Send-Off. Politicians Plan Organization Meeting. DU Groups Help Promote Student Fund. Pershing Rifles Society Appoints Commander. DU Directories Out Next Month. Dr. Harrison S. Brown Says U.S. Living in “Dream World”.

Dates: 1957 October 29

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 15, 1957 November 8

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Identifier: clarion_v034i15_19571108
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Senate Selects Sharon Mitchell as New RILW Coordinator. Doors Swing Open – Board of Governors Bring Back “Gay 90’s” Via Windsor Players. Music Director Presents Vocal Recital in Union. Bizad Bull Session. Roscoe Drummond Named Second Speaker in Social Science Lecture Series. Profs Puzzled on Space Ships.

Dates: 1957 November 8

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 20, 1957 November 27

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Identifier: clarion_v034i20_19571127
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A Heritage Born of Thanks For The Beginning of Nation. Turkey Day Special – Invitation Extended to Families for Thanksgiving Football Tilt. Annual Vesper Program Opens University Holiday Festivities. Registrar’s Office Lists Time, Dates for Next Quarter. Denver SSF Co-Sponsors High School IR Conference. Lamont Soloists Present Recital in Union Today. RILW Coordinator Announces Cut In Expenditures per Student Cost.

Dates: 1957 November 27

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 23, 1958 January 14

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Identifier: clarion_v034i23_19580114
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Controversial Lecturer, Dr. Mortimer J. Adler, Educator Visits DU as Foundation Speaker. No Official Plans – Willson Discounts Tuition Hike as “Totally Unfounded” Rumor. Faculty Firesides Open Discussion of RILW Theme. Group Competition Deleted from Annual AWS Revue. University Choir Leaves on Tour. Confused? – Try Being Double Twins. Panhel Council Outlines Regulations Governing Informal Sorority Rush.

Dates: 1958 January 14

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 31, 1958 February 11

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Identifier: clarion_v034i31_19580211
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CCH Legislative Seminar Attracts Regional Delegates. World Affairs Series – Aspiring Senator Kennedy Next Foundation Speaker. Mid-Week Chapel Offers Program on Brotherhood. Perishing Rifles Push Blood Drive; Solicit ROTC Personnel as Donors. High Schools Conclude Speech Meet. K-Book Queen Committee Holds Initial Elimination. Hindu Spiritual Leader Visits DU in March.

Dates: 1958 February 11

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 36, 1958 February 28

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Identifier: clarion_v034i36_19580228
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Coeds Command Campus – Powderpuffers Pick Uthgenannt ’58 Dream. Students File Early Loans for Spring. Tickets Available for “Volpone” Elizabethan Play. Schemers on Trial – Women Change History in AWS revue. Kennedy Urges Educational Changes. Student Work Brings Results in “Crusade for Scholars”.

Dates: 1958 February 28

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