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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 3 Collections and/or Records:

Box 60: Miscellaneous CDs and DVDs, 2005-2011

 Item — Box U.109.12.0060: Series U109.12 [Barcode: U186023305681]
Identifier: U109.12.0060
Abstract

This box contains audiovisual materials depicting commencement ceremonies, conferences, students concerts, and other campus activites. Several CDs do not have a case.

Dates: 2005-2011

Box 65: Graduation and Student Photographs

 Item — Box U109.09.0065: Series U109.09 [Barcode: U186023305762]
Identifier: U109.09.0065
Abstract

This box contains student potraits and photographs of commencement ceremonies from approximately the early 2000s.

Dates: 1902-2007; Majority of material found within 1993-2007

Women's College Graduates, 2002, 2002 June 17

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00016
Abstract

This is a photo of the 2002 graduates from The Women's College.

Dates: 2002 June 17