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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:

Lark Birdsong, Purchases of Houses on High Street (2 of 2), 2001 May 3-August 13

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0021
Abstract

This folder contains documents pertaining to the purchasing of homes on High Street by the University of Denver for the purposes of getting the property to build the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2001 May 3-August 13

Lark Birdsong, R3 Waivers of Uses, 2001 March 3

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0018
Abstract

This folder contains documents pertaining to the zoning issues, waivers for, and documents regarding the conversion of areas around the University of Denver from an R-1 zoning classification to an R-3. This would move the zoning laws from a ''residential area'' to an area where development can take place for educational buildings.

Dates: 2001 March 3

Lark Birdsong, Site Plans for Continuation on Asbury/High Site, 2001 January 1-June 7

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0030
Abstract

This folder contains documents pertaining to the construction of the Chambers Center at the Asbury and High Street site. The folder contains floor plans and construction blueprints.

Dates: 2001 January 1-June 7

Lark Birdsong, Southeast Corridor Transportation Project, 2001 February 20-April 17

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0019
Abstract

This folder contains documents pertaining to the Southeast Corridor Transportation Project. The new transportation system came directly through the same area that the Chambers Center construction had been proposed.

Dates: 2001 February 20-April 17

Lark Birdsong, The Exterior, 2000 May 15-July 7

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0023
Abstract

This folder contains correspondence regarding and sketches of the Chambers Center exterior.

Dates: 2000 May 15-July 7

Lark Birdsong, Timeline for Building, 2000 January 21-June 13

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0027
Abstract

This folder contains timeline information for the construction of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2000 January 21-June 13

Lark Birdsong, Zoning Issues and Correspondence (1 of 2), 2000 May 1-2001 May 1

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0011
Abstract

This folder contains lists of people in the neighborhood of the proposed Chambers Center construction and other correspondence and information pertaining to zoning issues that the Women's College was dealing with.

Dates: 2000 May 1-2001 May 1

Lark Birdsong, Zoning Issues and Correspondence (2 of 2), 2000 September 25-2001 May 29

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0012
Abstract

This folder contains memos, correspondence, and summaries of issues surrounding the zoning of the area around where the Chambers Center was built.

Dates: 2000 September 25-2001 May 29

March 6, 2004, 2004 February 27-March 6

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0025
Abstract

This folder contains meeting agendas, email correspondence, and notes regarding an alumni meeting that took place in March of 2004.

Dates: 2004 February 27-March 6

Media from 2005 TWC Reunion, 2005 July 30-August 18

 File
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030
Abstract

This folder contains notes, outlines, budgetary tracking, email correspondence, and reports all pertaining to the expenses of the 2005 CWC Reunion. Much of the materials in the folder come from the binder entitled ''TWC First Reunion, 7/30/2005''.

Dates: 2005 July 30-August 18