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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:

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00001
Abstract

Photo of the inside of a computer lab at the Women's Collete on the day of the first TWC Reunion held at the Chambers Center. There is also a pull down screen with slides being shown on it.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

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Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00002
Abstract

This image features a short portion of a timeline of the history of the Women's College. Below the timeline, mounted on the same piece of black backing, is a place for alumni to write down their memories of the Women's College during that period. This photo was taken in the Chambers Center during the 2005 Women's College Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00003
Abstract

This image features a short portion of a timeline of the history of the Women's College. Below the timeline, mounted on the same piece of black backing, is a place for alumni to write down their memories of the Women's College during that period. This photo was taken in the Chambers Center during the 2005 Women's College Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00004
Abstract

This image features a short portion of a timeline of the history of the Women's College. Below the timeline, mounted on the same piece of black backing, is a place for alumni to write down their memories of the Women's College during that period. This photo was taken in the Chambers Center during the 2005 Women's College Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00005
Abstract

This image features a short portion of a timeline of the history of the Women's College. Below the timeline, mounted on the same piece of black backing, is a place for alumni to write down their memories of the Women's College during that period. This photo was taken in the Chambers Center during the 2005 Women's College Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00006
Abstract

This image features a short portion of a timeline of the history of the Women's College. Below the timeline, mounted on the same piece of black backing, is a place for alumni to write down their memories of the Women's College during that period. This photo was taken in the Chambers Center during the 2005 Women's College Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00007
Abstract

This image features a mannequin dressed in a red shirt that reads ''You Go Girl!'' and has some buttons attached to it. The mannequin is also wearing a beige hat and a jeans skirt, and stands in front of a series of tables with posters on display. This photo was taken in the Chambers Center during the 2005 Women's College Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00008
Abstract

This image features a table with posters on display. This photo was taken in the Chambers Center during the 2005 Women's College Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00009
Abstract

This image features a table with two magazines and a plaque on display. This photo was taken in the Chambers Center during the 2005 Women's College Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30