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 241 Collections and/or Records:
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, General Correspondence (Newest) (1 of 2), 2000 April 6-2001 November 27
This folder contains mostly correspondence with some notes and outlines. This is a collection of Lark Birdsong's files as she worked with Michele Bloom to ensure the support of the community surrounding the University of Denver as the Women's College moved forward with the planning and construction of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, General Correspondence (Newest) (2 of 2), 2001 February 23-June 20
This folder contains mostly correspondence with some notes and outlines. This is a collection of Lark Birdsong's files as she worked with Michele Bloom to ensure the support of the community surrounding the University of Denver as the Women's College moved forward with the planning and construction of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, General Correspondence (Old), 1999 April 19-2001 March 23
This folder contains mostly correspondence with some notes and outlines. This is a collection of Lark Birdsong's files as she worked with Michele Bloom to ensure the support of the community surrounding the University of Denver as the Women's College moved forward with the planning and construction of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Kathleen MacKenzie, 2000 October 6-2001 August 24
This folder contains correspondence and documentation regarding dealings with Denver Councilwoman Kathleen MacKenzie regarding traffic issues, zoning, and parking problems pertaining to the potential construction of the Chambers Center.
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, Letters Sent to Neighbors, 2000 September 18-25
This folder contains correspondence that Lark Birdsong sent out to neighbors of the University of Denver concerning the rezoning and restructuring of the neighborhood with the construction of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Neighborhood Agreement, 2000 December 22
This folder contains a draft of the ''Principles of Agreement with the University of Denver And the West Side Neighbors''. The document is meant to establish some working guidelines between the individuals who would be effected by the construction of the Chambers Center, and the University of Denver.
Lark Birdsong, Neighborhood Communications (1 of 2), 2000 November 26-2001 October 30
This folder contains correspondence and notes dealing with individuals from the neighborhoods surrounding the University of Denver addressing and expressing concerns about the construction of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Neighborhood Communications (2 of 2), 2000 September 25-2001 March 15
This folder contains correspondence and notes dealing with individuals from the neighborhoods surrounding the University of Denver addressing and expressing concerns about the construction of the Chambers Center.