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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 13 Collections and/or Records:

Alumnae Association, 1992 - 1996 (2 of 2), 1993 September-1996 October

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0017.0007
Abstract

This folder contains an assortment of documents from the Weekend College and Colorado Women's College Alumni Association. The documents appear to have been all kept in the same three ring binder. This half of the binder contains tabs that read Calendars, Induction Ceremony, Alumnae Directory, Fundraisers, Senior Class Packet, Surveys, Budget, Scholarships, Mailings, Invitations, CWC, Database, Weekender, and Events.

Dates: 1993 September-1996 October

Alumnae Association, 1995 - 1997 (1 of 3), 1995 October-1997 June

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0017.0008
Abstract

This folder contains an assortment of documents from the Weekend College and Colorado Women's College Alumni Association. The documents appear to have been all kept in the same three ring binder. The sections are divided by numbered tabs.

Dates: 1995 October-1997 June

Alumnae Association, 1995 - 1997 (3 of 3), 1994 February-1996 September

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0017.0010
Abstract

This folder contains an assortment of documents from the Weekend College and Colorado Women's College Alumni Association. The documents appear to have been all kept in the same three ring binder. The binder contains tabs that read Annual Reports, Bylaws, Alumnae Director, Fund Raisers, Senior Class Project, Networking Events, and Surveys.

Dates: 1994 February-1996 September

Alumnae Association, 1996 - 1998, 1995 February-1998 January

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0017.0011
Abstract

This folder contains an assortment of documents from the Weekend College and Colorado Women's College Alumni Association. The documents appear to have been all kept in the same three ring binder. The sections are divided by numbered tabs.

Dates: 1995 February-1998 January

Lark Birdsong, Budget #4, Budget Reports to Partner, 2001 May 21-December 31

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0003
Abstract

This folder contains budgetary summaries that were transmitted to partners of the women's college who were invested in the construction of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2001 May 21-December 31

Lark Birdsong, Budget #4, Invoice for Architectural Services, 2000 November 1-2001 October 29

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0004
Abstract

This folder contains copies of invoices for architectural services the Women's College secured for the purposes of building the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2000 November 1-2001 October 29

Lark Birdsong, Fundraising Contacts / Donors, 2000 January 26-2001 October 26

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0008
Abstract

This folder contains correspondence abouit fundraising and donor contacts. The financing was being generated to support the construction of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2000 January 26-2001 October 26

Lark Birdsong, Fundraising Correspondence, 1999 November 24-2001 June 7

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0007
Abstract

This folder contains correspondence dealing with the various methods of fundraising for the Chambers Center.

Dates: 1999 November 24-2001 June 7

Lark Birdsong, Fundraising Meetings (1 of 2), 2001 January 12-October 11

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0009
Abstract

This folder contains documents generated by the meetings held to address the fundraising efforts being made for the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2001 January 12-October 11

Lark Birdsong, Fundraising Meetings (2 of 2), 2000 February 3-May 11

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0010
Abstract

This folder contains documents generated by the meetings held to address the fundraising efforts being made for the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2000 February 3-May 11