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).
Biography
Colorado Women’s College opens in 1909.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.189).
Found in 737 Collections and/or Records:
Alumnae Meetings, 2003, 2003 March 4-December 6
This folder contains meeting agendas and correspondence for Alumnae Association meetings held in 2003.
Athletics Project, 2006 August 24
This folder contains athletics project materials.
Banner Alum Project, 2003, 2003 April 17-22
This folder contains correspondence and lists of names and lists of addresses of alumnae. The project mentioned in the folder title seems to have been geared towards updating alumnae contact information.
Box 27
Unarranged photographs of awards ceremonies, University of Denver Women's College staff members (individual and group portraits), and social events (Christmas/holiday parties).
Box 50
Box 50 contains three t-shirts, a commemorative pen, a commemorative mug, a commemorative letter opener, and a blank USB flash drive.
Box 51: Framed Objects and Signage, 2010
Contains one (1) framed certificate of appreciation, one (1) Colorado's Best Companies for Working Families Gold Sponsor plaque, and one (1) CWC event location sign.
Box 55: Signed Basketball, circa 2003-2008
A basketball signed by team members of the Colorado Women's College basketball team in 2003-2008.
Box 56: Administrative and Directories, 1983-2019
This box contain administrative files, student directories, building information, and correspondances.
Box 57: Research and Advisory Groups, 1998-2013
This box contains research about the Women's College, advisory groups, and administrative records.
Box 58: Survey Statistics and Executive Board Information, 2001-2011
This box contains results of a telephone survey analyzing opinions of the Women's College and information about the institution's executive board.