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The Foundation gives DU a $489,700 cash grant in January 1956.

Found in 9 Collections and/or Records:

The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 20, 1956 January 6

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Identifier: clarion_v032i20_19560106
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Foundation Awards Grant – DU Received half-million dollar gift from the Ford Foundation. Health insurance plan is proposed. Law School elects new governing board. Record number register for Winter Term. First evening chapel on January 8, 1956 – Vespers to offer flexible program. Ansel Talbert to speak at DU on “America’s Military Strategy”.

Dates: 1956 January 6

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 46, 1958 April 15

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Identifier: clarion_v034i46_19580415
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Frosh Class to Sponsor Sagebrush Swing Dance. Composed by Moe – CSU Conducts Premier of Original Choral Work. Athletic Honors, Letters Awarded at Annual Dinner. Ford Foundation Economist Address CC Convocation. University Lecturer to Review New German-Russian Findings. IK Membership Offered CC Frosh, Sophomores. Entries Open for Push Cart Races.

Dates: 1958 April 15

The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 50, 1958 April 29

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Identifier: clarion_v034i50_19580429
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Students Elect AUSA Officers. DU Pioneer Club Sponsors Dance with Name Band. May Days Calendar. ODK, Leadership Honorary, Taps New Members Friday. Dean of DU College of Law Suffers Fatal Heart Attack. CCH Conference Studies Condition of State Politics. Foundation Director Raps Bizad Curriculum. Chapel Recalls Rural South.

Dates: 1958 April 29

The Denver Clarion, vol. 37, issue 2, 1960 September 27

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Identifier: clarion_v037i02_19600927
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Chancellor Chester M. Alter Tells of $5 Million Grant to Denver U by Ford Foundation in New York. Kennedy Blasts Republicans for Complacent National Stand in Denver Civic Center Address. Freshman Induction to Feature Three Outstanding Educators. Need Freshmen for Homecoming.

Dates: 1960 September 27

The Denver Clarion, vol. 37, issue 3, 1960 September 29

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Identifier: clarion_v037i03_19600929
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Centennial Class Theme Announced at Special Convocation Ceremonies. Parents Welcome at Homecoming. Afternoon Symposium Nets Ideas on Centennial Theme. Ford Grants Aid Plans for Universities. Today Observes Commencement of Frosh Camp. Faculty Football Tickets.

Dates: 1960 September 29

The Denver Clarion, vol. 37, issue 17, 1960 November 18

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Identifier: clarion_v037i17_19601118
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Phi Beta Kappa Elects Burke, Siegham. Alter Proposes Plans for Ford Grant to be Used in Academic Aim. Wieman, Senate Committee Agree to Hockey Ticket Plan. Dr. Linus Pauling Will Speak Here on Civil Liberties. New Clues Given in Stereo Contest. Nurses Present Hospital Follies. Soundproof Rooms are Available for Student Practicing.

Dates: 1960 November 18

The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 44, 1965 April 16

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Identifier: clarion_v069i44_19650416
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Weaver Emerges Clean From Court Inquisition. Ford Fellowship Applications. Plans Formulated – “Freshmen in Focus” at Camp. DU Libraries Expected to Hit Half Million Mark in Spring. Accreditation Officials Pay Visit to University After Long Absence.

Dates: 1965 April 16

The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 56, 1965 May 28

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Identifier: clarion_v069i56_19650528
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New A and S Dean Announced – Edward Lindell Selected by Chancellor Alter. Teach-In – State Department Envoy Arrives. Ford Fellows Program Selected Eighteen New MA Candidates. 1965 Kynewisboks Distributed June 9.

Dates: 1965 May 28

The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 55, 1968 May 17

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Identifier: clarion_v072i55_19680517
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Conduct decision held up ‘til Trustee meeting Tuesday. Student Life to include student reps. Senate names BoPub, asks for 3.2 beer. Ford Foundation gives $200,000 to International Studies School.

Dates: 1968 May 17

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