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.
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Colorado Women's College acquired in 1882.
Sources
Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.
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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 572 Collections and/or Records:
Chambers Center Groundbreaking, 2003, 2003 March
A sheet of paper with two photos attached. The photos are captioned with a list of the individuals pictured.
Chambers Center Groundbreaking, 2003, 2003 March
A photographic print of a scan of two photos attached to a sheet of paper. The photos are captioned with a list of the individuals pictured.
Columbine High School Pledge, 1999, circa 1999
This is a photo of a poster entitled ''A Women's College Pledge''. The poster has a number of signatures, and is a pledge to help the families impacted by the Columbine High School shooting.
Common Learning Initiative, 2005 August 2-2006 October 13
This folder contains ''Common Learning Experience Initiative'' materials.
Communications, FY 06, 2005 August-December
This folder contains files pertaining to the Alumnae Association's newsletters and some promotional materials for the fiscal year of 2006.
Community College Initiative, 2002 December 9-2003 February 17
This folder contains materials pertaining to an intiative to collaborate with area community colleges.
Contact Sheet of Chambers Center Groundbreaking, 2003, 2003 March
A contact sheet for a roll of film shot at the Chambers Center Groundbreaking. The label on the film reads ''4542''.
Contact Sheet of Chambers Center Groundbreaking, 2003, 2003 March
A contact sheet for a roll of film shot at the Chambers Center Groundbreaking. The label on the film reads ''4544''.
CWC Alumnae Association Correspondence, 1999 - 2006, 1997 October-2006 February
This folder contains correspondence between TWC administration and members of the CWC Alumnae Association.
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.