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University of Denver. College of Business Administration

 Organization

Biography

The University of Denver College of Business Administration is the eighth oldest collegiate school of business in the United States, and has been accredited since 1923. Began as Business college in 1881. Became Business administration in 1908 and then Commerce Acounts and Finance in 1946. Also added Hotel FRestaurant Management in 1946 and gave out first MBA degree. Added Graduate School of Business and Public Management in 1977. In 1974, Dr. Firmin becomes Dean of the College of Business. In 1994, The College of Business Administration becomes the Daniels College of Business.

Citation:
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.223).

Biography

School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance becomes College of Business in 1946.

Sources

Minutes of Faculty Meetings, School of Commerce, April 29, 1946: College of Bus. Ad. May 13, 1946; Chancellors Report, Feb 15, 1946 - Sept. 1, 1947, pg 14.

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 56, 1959 May 26

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Identifier: clarion_v035i56_19590526
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Leaders Discuss “Are Colleges Playgrounds”. Progress Theme Selected for 1959 DU Homecoming. New AUSA Election Rules. Bizad and Class Officers to be RE-elected May 29. Applications for AWS Big Sisters Due.

Dates: 1959 May 26

The Denver Clarion, vol. 38, issue 36, 1962 March 2

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Identifier: clarion_v038i36_19620302
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Carnival Ski Meet Today - Winter Mardi Gras Finale is Tomorrow. Barry Goldwater in Lounge Today. "Tempest" Begins Two Week Run at Little Theater. J. Williams is 'Hills Editor. Care Drive Extra – D. T. Norbu to illuminate Tibetan Refugee Problems. Engle Reads Poetry Here. Extra Costs Cut at Bizad Parking.

Dates: 1962 March 2

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 30, 1964 February 7

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Identifier: clarion_v068i30_19640207
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30’ Birthday Cake Featured in Founder’s Week Festivities. Senate Postpones Vote on New Constitution. Chancellor Announces Bizad Faculty Changes. Voice of Youth Holds Conference. Applications Still Open Positions on BOG.

Dates: 1964 February 7

The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 20, 1964 November 24

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Identifier: clarion_v069i20_19641124
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On the ’64 K-Book…Colvin Given Ultimate by Board. Bizad Meeting Today to Hear Views on the Code. SAE’s First Sadie Hawkins’ Day Frozen by the Weather. Undefeated SAEs Battle Alpha Gams in Final Bowl Meet. Delegates Scrutinize “Mortar Board in Proper Perspective”. Toynbee’s Closing Speech Mon. Nite; Tickets Required. IFC Extends Role With New Special Events Committee. Vespers Service Adds Dimension on Thurs., Dec. 3. AWS Elections. Registration.

Dates: 1964 November 24