University of Denver. Colorado Women's College
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).
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Colorado Women’s College opens in 1909.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.189).
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
Box 60: Miscellaneous CDs and DVDs, 2005-2011
This box contains audiovisual materials depicting commencement ceremonies, conferences, students concerts, and other campus activites. Several CDs do not have a case.
Box 65: Graduation and Student Photographs
This box contains student potraits and photographs of commencement ceremonies from approximately the early 2000s.
Chambers Center Space Dedicated to Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12
This is a photo of the space in the Chambers Center dedicated to Robin Morgan.
Colorado Woman's College Arch at Chambers Center, 2005 May 12
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.
Dedication Plaque, 2005 May 12
Photo of the dedication plaque to Robin Morgan.
Hanging of the Greens in Chambers 12/18/04, 2004 December 18
This folder contains the program for the 2004 Hanging of the Greens Ceremony at the Chambers Center.
Michele Bloom, Robin Morgan, and Cynthia Secor, 2005 May 12
Robin Morgan, Michele Bloom, and Cynthia Secor pose for a group photo outside of the Chambers Center.
Michele Bloom, Robin Morgan, and Cynthia Secor, 2005 May 12
Robin Morgan, Michele Bloom, and Cynthia Secor pose for a group photo outside of the Chambers Center.
Michele Bloom, Robin Morgan, Cynthia Secor and a Woman, 2005 May 12
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.
Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12
Robin Morgan stands next to the display that has been dedicated to her at the Chambers Center.