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University of Denver. Colorado Women's College

 Organization

Dates

  • Usage: 1997-

Biography

The Women's College of the University of Denver began in 1909 as the Colorado Woman's Baptist College. By the year 1915, enrollment in the college had reached 178 students. In 1967, the college reached an all-time high in enrollment at 1,117 students, and was renamed Temple Buell College after a gift of $25 million from Temple Buell. In 1973, the name was changed back to Colorado Women's College. In 1976, the Colorado Women's College proposed a merger with the University of Denver due to financial difficulties, but the offer was declined by DU. In an effort to explore a more diverse student base, CWC began The Weekend College program in 1979. Financial problems continued for CWC, and the College again approached the University of Denver about a merger. After a study conducted by both institutions, the University of Denver acquired CWC in 1982. The University of Denver continued The Weekend College as a part of its Daniels College of Business. In 1993, Michele Bloom became the Executive Director of The Weekend College. The Weekend College existed as a continuing education program for women, and Bloom renamed the program The Women's College in the same year she became Executive Director. The Women's College became a separate academic unit within the University, and Michele Bloom was named its first Dean in 1997.

Biography

Colorado Women's College acquired in 1882.

Sources

Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.

Biography

Colorado Women's College incorporated in 1888.

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.189).

Biography

Colorado Women’s College opens in 1909.

Sources

Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.189).

Found in 12 Collections and/or Records:

Chambers Center Space Dedicated to Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0028.00002
Abstract

This is a photo of the space in the Chambers Center dedicated to Robin Morgan.

Dates: 2005 May 12

Colorado Woman's College Arch at Chambers Center, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0028.00003
Abstract

This is a photo of the Colorado Woman's College arch as installed at the Chambers Center. The photo was taken on the day that a display at the Chambers Center was dedicated to author and poet Robin Morgan.

Dates: 2005 May 12

Dedication Plaque, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0028.00006

Michele Bloom, Robin Morgan, and Cynthia Secor, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0028.00004
Abstract

Robin Morgan, Michele Bloom, and Cynthia Secor pose for a group photo outside of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 May 12

Michele Bloom, Robin Morgan, and Cynthia Secor, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0028.00010
Abstract

Robin Morgan, Michele Bloom, and Cynthia Secor pose for a group photo outside of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 May 12

Michele Bloom, Robin Morgan, Cynthia Secor and a Woman, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0028.00012
Abstract

Robin Morgan, Michele Bloom, Cynthia Secor and another woman pose for a group photo next to the space dedicated to Robin Morgan in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 May 12

Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0028.00005
Abstract

Robin Morgan stands next to the display that has been dedicated to her at the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 May 12

Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0028.00007
Abstract

Robin Morgan stands next to the display that has been dedicated to her at the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 May 12

Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0028.00008
Abstract

Robin Morgan stands next to the display that has been dedicated to her at the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 May 12

Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0028.00009
Abstract

Robin Morgan stands next to the display that has been dedicated to her at the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 May 12