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 12 Collections and/or Records:
Box 64: Forging a New Vision, January 23, 2008
This box contains three timelines drawn by the art company Alchemy in a cartoony style. The timelines depict significant events in the college's history as well as goals for the future of the institution.
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.
CWC Historical Background Oversize Documents
This folder contains oversized documents that the Alumnae Association had collected to tell the story of the history the Colorado Women's College. The contents include posters promoting the mentoring program, a penant made out of construction paper that says ''CWC'', a banner that reads ''Colorado Woman's College'', a timeline of the college, and a small summary of the history of the college entitled ''Colorado Woman's College to The Women's College''.
Five Year Plan - 1999, 1998 November 6-1999 February 24
This folder contains the supporting documentation for a Five Year Plan, starting in 1999, for the Women's College.
Lark Birdsong, Chronology File, 2001 August 23
This folder contains a timeline for the Chambers Center zoning coversations. There is also a brochure and business card for the ''Denver Mediation Center''.
Lark Birdsong, Chronology of Work With Neighbors, 2001 March 15-June 5
This folder contains a chronology detailing the work that Lark Birdsong had been doing with the neighbors of the University of Denver community.
Lark Birdsong, City Council Members Information, 2000 December 14-2001 September 18
This folder contains profile summaries of city council members, maps of the areas that they represent, and floor plans of buildings.
Lark Birdsong, DU City Issues / Strategy (1 of 2), 2000 December 12-2002 March 6
This folder contains zoning strategies, drafts, and outlines of methods for working with the city to reconcile issues pertaining to the construction of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, DU City Issues / Strategy (2 of 2), 2000 March 30-2001 September 14
This folder contains correspondence, zoning strategies, drafts, and outlines of methods for working with the city to reconcile issues pertaining to the construction of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Timeline for Building, 2000 January 21-June 13
This folder contains timeline information for the construction of the Chambers Center.