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 172 Collections and/or Records:
Lark Birdsong, Budget #4, Budget Reports to Partner, 2001 May 21-December 31
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.
Lark Birdsong, Budget #4, Invoice for Architectural Services, 2000 November 1-2001 October 29
This folder contains copies of invoices for architectural services the Women's College secured for the purposes of building the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Canvassing Nov. 2002, Door to Door (1 of 2), 2000 December 8-2001 June 12
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.
Lark Birdsong, Canvassing Nov. 2002, Door to Door (2 of 2), 2000 December 8-2001 September 20
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.
Lark Birdsong, Chancellor Ritchie Letter, June 13, 2001, 2001 June 11-13
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.
Lark Birdsong, Chancellor Ritchie Meeting with City Council, 12/14/2000, 2000 November 21-December 14
This folder contains agendas and planning documents pertaining to a visit from the City Council to discuss the issue of the building of the Chambers Center with Chancellor Daniel Ritchie.
Lark Birdsong, Conditions and Waivers, Working Notes / Drafts, 2000 August 7-2001 March 26
This folder contains zoning waivers and information governing the conditions under which the zoning agreements were made.
Lark Birdsong, DU City Issues / Strategy (2 of 2), 2000 March 30-2001 September 14
This folder contains correspondence, zoning strategies, drafts, and outlines of methods for working with the city to reconcile issues pertaining to the construction of the Chambers Center.
Lark Birdsong, Floor Plans, 1999, 1999 November 6-December 15
This folder contains floor plans drafted 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.