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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 459 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00052
Abstract

Three women pose for a group photo. This photo was taken in the Chambers Center during the 2005 Women's College Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

WEC Alumnae Association, Board of Directors Info, circa 1993

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0019.0003
Abstract

This folder contains information on the WEC Alumnae Association Board of Directors.

Dates: circa 1993

Woman Outside of Treat Hall, 1999

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Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00017
Abstract

This is a photo of a Women's College alumnus sitting outside of Treat Hall.

Dates: 1999

Women's College Alumni, 1990-2005

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00019
Abstract

This is a photo of Women's College alumni at a gathering. Many of the women are wearing antennae, and one group of women is standing behind those seated around the tables, and are leaning over to speak into the ears of the seated individuals.

Dates: 1990-2005

Women's College Alumni, 1990-2005

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00020
Abstract

This is a photo of Women's College alumni at a gathering. Many of the women are wearing antennae, and one group of women is standing behind those seated around the tables, and are leaning over to speak into the ears of the seated individuals.

Dates: 1990-2005

Women's College Alumni Dancing, 1990-2005

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00018
Abstract

This is a photo of Women's College alumni dancing.

Dates: 1990-2005

Women's College Alumni Data (1 of 3), 2000 March 21

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0004
Abstract

This folder contains census data for TWC alumnae. The data is divided up regionally. The two regions in this folder are ''Metro Seattle'' and ''California''.

Dates: 2000 March 21

Women's College Alumni Data (2 of 3), 2000 March 21

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0005
Abstract

This folder contains census data for TWC alumnae. The data is divided up regionally. The region in this folder is labeled ''USA''.

Dates: 2000 March 21