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 99 Collections and/or Records:
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.
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.
CWC Historical Background Oversize Documents
This folder contains oversized documents that the Alumnae Association had collected to tell the story of the history the Colorado Women's College. The contents include posters promoting the mentoring program, a penant made out of construction paper that says ''CWC'', a banner that reads ''Colorado Woman's College'', a timeline of the college, and a small summary of the history of the college entitled ''Colorado Woman's College to The Women's College''.
CWC Meeting - October 25, 2005, 2005 October 12-25
This folder contains notes, correspondence, and some drafts of survey questions from the CWC Alumnae Association meeting.
''CWC Results'' Binder (1 of 3), 2000 March 21-July
This folder contains one section headed by a tab. The tab is labeled ''Metro Denver''. The folder contains a list of CWC donors to scholarship funds, and a copy of some census results.
''CWC Results'' Binder (2 of 3), 2000 March 21
This folder contains census results of CWC and TWC alumnae.
''CWC Results'' Binder (3 of 3), 2000 March 21
This folder contains census results of CWC and TWC alumnae. This folder contains two tabs that are labeled ''Front Range'' and ''Colorado''.
CWC Reunion 2001, 2005, 2010, 2000 March 16-2004 September 14
This folder contains attendee and membership lists used to plan the 2001 CWC reunion. There are also programs for a brunch and other documents used in planning.
CWC Sports Highlights from Yearbooks, 1999 September
This folder contains the proposal for and results of the Alumnae Association's commissioning for a decorative table drape.