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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 106 Collections and/or Records:

Events, FY 06, 2005 September-2006 January

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0017.0020
Abstract

This folder contains files pertaining to the Alumnae Association's newsletters and some promotional materials for events occuring in the fiscal year of 2006.

Dates: 2005 September-2006 January

Lark Birdsong, Budget #3, Construction Costs / Engineering, 1999 October 8-2001 September 4

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0002
Abstract

This folder contains email correspondence, floor plans, and other documents related to the budgetary concerns of the construction of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 1999 October 8-2001 September 4

Lark Birdsong, Budget #3, General Correspondence Concerning Budget Items, 2000 May 18-2001 August 17

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0039
Abstract

This folder contains correspondence chiefly with Michele Bloom pertaining to budgetary issues surrounding the construction of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2000 May 18-2001 August 17

Lark Birdsong, Budget #3, High Street Re-Zoning Costs, 2001 May 17

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0001
Abstract

This folder contains correspondence and budgetary documents pertaining to the re-zoning of the section of High Street that the Chambers Center now occupies.

Dates: 2001 May 17

Lark Birdsong, Budget #3, Lark's Notes on Budgeting Issues, 2000 April 18-2001 August 17

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0038
Abstract

This folder contains notes written up by Lark Birdsong regarding the issues surrounding the budgetary planning for the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2000 April 18-2001 August 17

Lark Birdsong, Budget #4, Budget Reports to Partner, 2001 May 21-December 31

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0003
Abstract

This folder contains budgetary summaries that were transmitted to partners of the women's college who were invested in the construction of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2001 May 21-December 31

Lark Birdsong, Budget #4, Invoice for Architectural Services, 2000 November 1-2001 October 29

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0004
Abstract

This folder contains copies of invoices for architectural services the Women's College secured for the purposes of building the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2000 November 1-2001 October 29

Lark Birdsong, Canvassing Nov. 2002, Door to Door (1 of 2), 2000 December 8-2001 June 12

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0013
Abstract

This folder contains survey results and forms for canvassing neighbors to the University of Denver. There are also lists of addresses and phone numbers of residents.

Dates: 2000 December 8-2001 June 12

Lark Birdsong, Canvassing Nov. 2002, Door to Door (2 of 2), 2000 December 8-2001 September 20

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0014
Abstract

This folder contains survey results and forms for canvassing neighbors to the University of Denver. There are also lists of addresses and phone numbers of residents.

Dates: 2000 December 8-2001 September 20

Lark Birdsong, Chancellor Ritchie Letter, June 13, 2001, 2001 June 11-13

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0016
Abstract

This folder contains copies of a letter that Chancellor Daniel Ritchie wrote to concerned City Council members regarding the proposed building site for the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2001 June 11-13