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).
Biography
Colorado Women’s College opens in 1909.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.189).
Found in 42 Collections and/or Records:
Communications, FY 06, 2005 August-December
This folder contains files pertaining to the Alumnae Association's newsletters and some promotional materials for the fiscal year of 2006.
CWC Historical Background, 1992 April 15-2001 October 6
This folder contains documents that the Alumnae Association had collected to tell the story of the history the Colorado Women's College. The contents include timelines, newspaper clippings, postcards, and photocopies of images and newspaper pages.
CWLC 2004 Awards, 2004 January 13
This folder contains information pertaining to the Colorado Women's Leadership Coalition.
Events, FY 06, 2005 September-2006 January
This folder contains files pertaining to the Alumnae Association's newsletters and some promotional materials for events occuring in the fiscal year of 2006.
Lark Birdsong, Articles, 2001
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, Floor Plans, 1999, 1999 November 6-December 15
This folder contains floor plans drafted for the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Fundraising Meetings (1 of 2), 2001 January 12-October 11
This folder contains documents generated by the meetings held to address the fundraising efforts being made for the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Fundraising Meetings (2 of 2), 2000 February 3-May 11
This folder contains documents generated by the meetings held to address the fundraising efforts being made for 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.