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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 737 Collections and/or Records:

Business Cont. Plan, 2001 May 11

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0013.0012
Abstract

This folder contains a business plan for The Women's College entitled the ''Business Continuity Program: Strategic Options and Workaround Procedures''. The plan was assembled in May of 2001.

Dates: 2001 May 11

Cat Outdoors, between 1990-2005

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00013
Abstract

This is a photo of a cat running through the cat outdoors.

Dates: between 1990-2005

Chamber Center Groundbreaking, 2003, 2003 March

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00026
Abstract

This is a contact sheet of photos taken at the 2003 Chambers Center groundbreaking.

Dates: 2003 March

Chambers Center Announcement, 2000, circa 2000 November

 Item
Identifier: U109.02.0002.0039.00001
Abstract

Chancellor Dan Ritchie, Merle Chambers, Helen McLorraine, and Joy Burns applaud at the announcement of the Chambers Center.

Dates: circa 2000 November

Chambers Center Announcement, 2000, circa 2000 November

 Item
Identifier: U109.02.0002.0039.00002
Abstract

Chancellor Dan Ritchie, Merle Chambers, Sharon Sherman, Michele Bloom, Marla Williams, and Cynthia Secor pose for a photo at the announcement of the Chambers Center.

Dates: circa 2000 November

Chambers Center Announcement, 2000, circa 2000 November

 Item
Identifier: U109.02.0002.0039.00003
Abstract

Merle Chambers, Sharon Sherman, Michele Bloom, Marla Williams, and Cynthia Secor pose for a photo at the announcement of the Chambers Center.

Dates: circa 2000 November

Chambers Center Grand Opening, 2004, 2004 November 9

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Identifier: U109.02.0003.0018.00001
Abstract

Two individuals decend from a stage at the Grand Opening of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2004 November 9

Chambers Center Grand Opening, 2004, 2004 November 9

 Item
Identifier: U109.02.0003.0018.00002
Abstract

Two people head towards the front door of the Chambers Center at its Grand Opening.

Dates: 2004 November 9

Chambers Center Grand Opening, 2004, 2004 November 9

 Item
Identifier: U109.02.0003.0018.00003
Abstract

Four people pose for a photo inside of the Chambers Center during its Grand Opening.

Dates: 2004 November 9

Chambers Center Grand Opening, 2004, 2004 November 9

 Item
Identifier: U109.02.0003.0018.00004
Abstract

The arch of the Colorado Woman's College at the rear of the Chambers Center at its Grand Opening.

Dates: 2004 November 9