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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 24 Collections and/or Records:

2005 Reunion Expenses, 2004 August 10-2005 September 5

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0029
Abstract

This folder contains notes, outlines, budgetary tracking, email correspondence, and reports all pertaining to the expenses of the 2005 CWC Reunion.

Dates: 2004 August 10-2005 September 5

Alumnae Association, 2002 - 2006 (1 of 2), 2003-2006

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0017.0016
Abstract

This folder contains a series of folder tabs dividing up the contents. The folder tabs are titled Alumnae Assoc 03, Communications 03, Expenses 03, Alumnae Assoc 04, and 04 Communications.

Dates: 2003-2006

Alumnae Association, 2002 - 2006 (2 of 2), 2003-2004

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0017.0017
Abstract

This folder contains a series of folder tabs dividing up the contents. The folder tabs are titled Expenses 04, Alumnae Assoc 05, Communications 05, and Expenses 05.

Dates: 2003-2004

Alumnae Association, FY 06, 2005 September 17-2006 May 20

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0017.0018
Abstract

This folder contains files pertaining to the Alumnae Association during the fiscal year of 2006.

Dates: 2005 September 17-2006 May 20

Communications, FY 06, 2005 August-December

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0017.0019
Abstract

This folder contains files pertaining to the Alumnae Association's newsletters and some promotional materials for the fiscal year of 2006.

Dates: 2005 August-December

CWC Reunion 2001, 2005, 2010, 2000 March 16-2004 September 14

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0026
Abstract

This folder contains attendee and membership lists used to plan the 2001 CWC reunion. There are also programs for a brunch and other documents used in planning.

Dates: 2000 March 16-2004 September 14

Events, FY 06, 2005 September-2006 January

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0017.0020
Abstract

This folder contains files pertaining to the Alumnae Association's newsletters and some promotional materials for events occuring in the fiscal year of 2006.

Dates: 2005 September-2006 January

Lark Birdsong, General Correspondence (Newest) (1 of 2), 2000 April 6-2001 November 27

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0002
Abstract

This folder contains mostly correspondence with some notes and outlines. This is a collection of Lark Birdsong's files as she worked with Michele Bloom to ensure the support of the community surrounding the University of Denver as the Women's College moved forward with the planning and construction of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2000 April 6-2001 November 27

Lark Birdsong, General Correspondence (Newest) (2 of 2), 2001 February 23-June 20

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0003
Abstract

This folder contains mostly correspondence with some notes and outlines. This is a collection of Lark Birdsong's files as she worked with Michele Bloom to ensure the support of the community surrounding the University of Denver as the Women's College moved forward with the planning and construction of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2001 February 23-June 20

Lark Birdsong, General Correspondence (Old), 1999 April 19-2001 March 23

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0001
Abstract

This folder contains mostly correspondence with some notes and outlines. This is a collection of Lark Birdsong's files as she worked with Michele Bloom to ensure the support of the community surrounding the University of Denver as the Women's College moved forward with the planning and construction of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 1999 April 19-2001 March 23