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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 572 Collections and/or Records:

TWC, Women's College Leadership Retreats, 1998-2000, 1998 November-1999 November

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0013.0011
Abstract

This folder contains materials pertaining to Women's College Leadership Retreats.

Dates: 1998 November-1999 November

TWC, Women's College Retreat, 2000, 2000 August 9-October 30

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0013.0015
Abstract

This folder contains materials pertaining to a Women's College Retreat that took place in 2000.

Dates: 2000 August 9-October 30

TWC, Women's College Teambuilding Retreats, 1993-1999, 1993 June 16-1999 November 9

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0013.0010
Abstract

This folder contains documents pertaining to a number of Women's College Teambuilding Retreats.

Dates: 1993 June 16-1999 November 9

TWC/UCOL Open House 4/12/06, 2006 February 7-April 12

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0014.0007
Abstract

This folder contains TWC/UCOL Open House materials.(Agenda, presentation, notes)

Dates: 2006 February 7-April 12

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

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00001
Abstract

Photo of the inside of a computer lab at the Women's Collete on the day of the first TWC Reunion held at the Chambers Center. There is also a pull down screen with slides being shown on it.

Dates: 2005 July 30

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

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00002
Abstract

This image features a short portion of a timeline of the history of the Women's College. Below the timeline, mounted on the same piece of black backing, is a place for alumni to write down their memories of the Women's College during that period. 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

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

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00003
Abstract

This image features a short portion of a timeline of the history of the Women's College. Below the timeline, mounted on the same piece of black backing, is a place for alumni to write down their memories of the Women's College during that period. 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

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

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00004
Abstract

This image features a short portion of a timeline of the history of the Women's College. Below the timeline, mounted on the same piece of black backing, is a place for alumni to write down their memories of the Women's College during that period. 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