University of Denver. Associated Women Students

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The Associated Women Students was a student association at the University of Denver. This collection contains materials from the association including awards, scrapbooks, national convention materials, notebooks, and other ephemera.

Abstract Bob Blackman resigns as Grid Coach. Pioneer Mentor to take three aides to Dartmouth College – Coach Bob Blackman to take a line coach, backfield coach and freshman coach with him to Dartmouth. Dorms Regulate Their Own Rules; Resolution on Girls’ Residence Tabled – this was decided at a special meeting of the Student Senate on January 18, 1955. Chaplaincy Post considered by Interim Committee. Noted folk singer, Gil Houston to appear in the UPC Student Union on January 28, 1955. Grade point...

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A and S Election Postponed – elections for the post of female senator postponed. Nancy Corpening and Donna Walter are the nominees. John Roning named DU Football Coach. Kappa Sigma receives full year probationary status. Coeds nominated for offices, AWS election date is February 18, 1955. Union board of governors present Deuce’s Wild Combo – jazz group composed of DU students. Next Clarion is the Powder Puff.

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32 Pioneer Students named to Who’s Who in American Colleges. Engineer’s Day Festivities. Patty Baker honored as Miss Denver U for 1955 – she received the honor at the Associated Women Students’ (AWS) banquet. Suzanne Dress named as outstanding junior woman of the year and the newly elected president of AWS on the UPC. Miss Esther Dimchevsky was presented with the Faculty Award at the AWS banquet.

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Coeds elect King on October 4, 1955. First student Senate meeting of the year held on October 4, 1955. Frats nominate eight for AWS “Apron King” (Bob Bryant, Ken Curtis, Jack Deeter, Orville Duffy, Sonny Moore, Mike Pappas, Paul Plath and Bob Siegelman). Men’s Dorms elect officers. Glen Buse, DU varsity football star was injured in automobile accident. “Y” slates gala events for membership quest. DU boasts new housemothers.

Abstract Class nominations on October 11, 1955 – Arts and Science in Little Theater, Bizad in Room 247 and Engineers in E1-1. Dr. Margaret Mead is first Social Science Foundation Lecturer on October 17, 1955. Chancellor Alter welcomes US Air Academy. Paul Plath named “Apron King” at Fall Ball. Homecoming Chairmen to meet in Pioneer Room. Patricia Beck, was featured as a cover girl on a woman’s magazine in Spain. Sponsor Corps Deadline; Voting by Cadets October 15, 1955. All-School Dance hosted by...

Abstract Ugly Boy Finalists Picked (Larry Ross, Jimmy Bowen, Lavern Beggs, John Cocagne and Dick Berry) – Winner “Buys” Election Votes. Nine Chosen – Candidates Vie for Book Royalty. Pete Novick elected Senior Prexy. Help wanted at Student Union. “Y” Announces Week’s Plans. AWS Council Meets to Revise Constitution. Edward Dunklee, UN Prexy, Speaks to International Relations Club. Bryan Lopp to Speak on February 1, 1956. Paradise’s Royal Pair – Marlys Nelson and Gene Diedrich were elected the “last...

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Legislature Revises Law – Hotel is Assured Liquor license. Donald E. Hyndman - Alum to Address Engineer Students. Dr. Levette J. Davidson to give Book Review on Friday, February 17, 1956. Agency Needs Career Men. Greek Show. DU Students Winners in Speech Conference. AWS Nominations. Mexican Cellist Here, February 15, 1956. Heart and Flowers… A Valentine Bonus (two Clarion Cuties pictured – Carol McClung and Virginia Hickman).

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DU Raises Tuition – Quarter Hour Hike Effective Next Year (1957); announced by Chancellor Alter. Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC) Vetoes Name Band Proposal 13-1. The Associated Women Students (AWS) Women’s Week February 19-27, 1956. Victor G. Reuther, assistant to the vice president of the newly combined AF of L and CIO Labor Unions, named Sixth Lecturer, February 20, 1956.

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Coeds Celebrate “Week” – AWS Sponsors Various Activities for Women’s Week February 19-27, 1956. Tryouts slated for Frosh Show on February 21, 1956. Polls open on February 24, 1956 for AWS Elections. Student Senate to meet on February 21, 1956. “Children of the A-Bomb”- feature film sponsored by the Student Y. Foreign Policies in Coming Campaign to be Discussed. Queen Engineer Honored – Lynn Allred.