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 36 Collections and/or Records:
AcU - Weekend College Publications, Newsletter 1982 - 1993, 1982 August-1993 February
This folder contains copies of the Weekend College newsletter called ''The Weekender''.
Alumnae Association, 1992 - 1994 (3 of 3), 1993 March-1994 February
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.
Lark Birdsong, Landscaping Info, 1999-2000
This folder contains two catalogs of plants. The catalogs were sent to the Women's College for the purposes of assisting in deciding what plants to use in the landscaping of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Neighborhood News (1 of 2), 2001 June 21-2002 March
This folder contains copies of the ''DU Neighbor News'' and other pieces from periodicals dealing with the issues in the neighborhood where the Chambers Center construction had been proposed.
Lark Birdsong, Neighborhood News (2 of 2), 2001 March-May
This folder contains copies of the ''DU Neighbor News'' and other pieces from periodicals dealing with the issues in the neighborhood where the Chambers Center construction had been proposed.
Lark Birdsong, Possible Donor Gifts, 2001 May 30-August 28
This folder contains correspondence on potential donor gifts to the Women's College. There is also a commercial trophy catalog.
Ms. Article - 1/2005, 2005 January
This folder contains a copy of Ms. magazine that features an article on the Chambers Center.
The Weekender, 1992, 1992 May-November
This folder contains copies of the Weekend College newsletter called ''The Weekender''.
The Weekender, 1993, 1993 April-September
This folder contains copies of the Weekend College newsletter called ''The Weekender''.
The Weekender, 1994, 1994
This folder contains copies of the Women's College newsletter called ''The Weekender''.