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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 737 Collections and/or Records:

Women's College Holiday Party, between 2000-2002

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00021
Abstract

This is a photo of Women's College students posing at a holiday party.

Dates: between 2000-2002

Women's College Holiday Party, between 2000-2002

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00022
Abstract

This is a photo of Women's College students posing at a holiday party. The students are all holding greens with bows on them.

Dates: between 2000-2002

Women's College Press Conference, 2000, 2000 December

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00025
Abstract

This is a contact sheet of photos taken at a 2000 press conference for the Women's College.

Dates: 2000 December

Women's Narrative Project, 2006 May 8-November 29

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0013.0041
Abstract

This folder contains women's narrative project materials.

Dates: 2006 May 8-November 29

Workshops, Presentations, and Summaries 1996 - 2004, 1996 October 24-2004 October 6

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0013.0006
Abstract

This folder contains a variety of documentation for workshops and presentations held at the Women's College.

Dates: 1996 October 24-2004 October 6

Workshops, Presentations, and Summaries - Supporting Documentation 1995 - 2004, 1996 March 29-2004 November 5

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0013.0005
Abstract

This folder contains supporting documentation for an assortment of workshops, presentations, and seminars.

Dates: 1996 March 29-2004 November 5

Zenith Feature 11/2004, 2004 November

 File
Identifier: U109.02.0003.0022
Abstract

This folder contains a copy of Zenith Magazine with an article featuring the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2004 November