Alter, Chester M., 1906-2006
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University of Denver Chancellor Emeritus Chester M. Alter passed away March 6, in Santa Fe, N. M. ... Born March 21, 1906, on a farm in Rush County, Ind.
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Chester M. Alter Chancellor, 1953-1966.
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Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 155); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume P: page 183.
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Chancellor Alter retires in 1966.
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“Chancellor Alter to Retire,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 70, no. 58, June 3, 1966, 1.
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In 1975,a Colloquium honors former Chancellor Alter.
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Chancellor Alter welcomes US Air Academy to DU (October 1955).
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Announces Tuition Hike at DU (1956).
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Announces New Law School and Dorm (1956).
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Crowns Elaine Petersen as Homecoming Queen (1956).
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Named to the Commission on International Cooperation Through Education of the Association of American Colleges.
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Issues Official Women’s Week Proclamation (1957).
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Awarding Yul Brynner on February 14, 1957, for his outstanding contributions to the theater and arts.
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Discusses widespread interest in education (1957).
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To speak at Traditional Vespers (1957).
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Welcomes Newcomers to DU (September 1957).
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In the Denver Clarion February 18, 1958 issue, the Chancellor calls for scientists and lawyers to work together in solving legal problems involving space travel, atomic energy, radiation and manmade climate, in an address before the 1958 Judicial Conference in Colorado Springs.
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Elected Denver Rotary President - term of office from July 1, 1958 - July 1, 1959.
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"Our Unpublished Opinions" was the topic of the Baccalaureate address given at the Baccalaureate Vespers on June 5, 1958.
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Elected President of the Association of Urban Universitites (1958).
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States that tuition increase is a rumor (1959).
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Extending congratulations to award winners during Engineer's Day (1959).
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Discusses quality fctor in student selection at 1959 Founder's Day Banquet.
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To receive an Honorary Degree from Boston Universtity (1959).
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Gives welcome to students at convocation (1960).
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Tells of $5 Million Grant to Denver U by Ford Foundation in New York.
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Announces $251,000 Given University by Denver Citizens Following Ford Foundation Grant (1960).
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Will give a welcom speech to the Campus Conference on Religion (1960).
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Announces Phipps Ten Acre Belcaro Park Estate Given DU by Former Senators Wife Will Ultimately be Conference Center.
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Proposes Plans for Ford Grant to be Used in Academic Aim (1960).
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Announces Michigan State Professor (Dr. Ralph D. Wilson) is New HRM School Director (1960).
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Announces that the Board of Trustees of DU voted unanimously to terminate participation in intercollegiate football, effective immediately (January 10, 1961).
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Discusses why the Nursing School was dropped from the University (1961).
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Gives New Student Welcome (1961).
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Announces in 1961 a three-year, $25 Million Program, for new resources for the University - the largest in the 97-year history of the University.
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Announces Safety Campaign (1961).
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Receives a letter from President Lyndon B Johnson (September 24, 1964), asking him to choose an outstanding student leader on campus that can be sent to the White House.
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At the grounbreaking ceremonies for the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) 1965.
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Announces Retirement in 1966 - held Chancellor position since 1953. Decided to begin a leave of absence August 1, 1966 and retire no later than June 15, 1967. Dr. Wilbur Miller was named to fill his post until a new Chief is selected.
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Chester Alter Serving Students Tea, between 1953-1966
University of Denver Chancellor Chester Alter serves tea to a table of female students at a "Faculty Fetch" event. Alter is wearing a white apron and waiter's cap over his suit and tie. Part of a kitchen and a Coca-Cola vending machine are visible in the background.
Freshman Orientation, 1967 September
The image depicts four individuals including Mrs. Mitchell and Chancellor Chester M. Alter greeting new students and parents at a Pionner Week reception, at the University of Denver, in September 1967.
Student Freshmen Inspect Lightbulb with Chancellor Alter, 1963
The image depicts three unidentified people standing next to Chancellor Alter who is holding a box of lightbulbs in his left hand and a light bulb in his right hand at the University of Denver in 1963.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 26, 1955 April 29
Martha "Marty" Garrison crowned Denver U’s May Queen by Chancellor Alter on April 28, 1955. Junior-Senior Prom “Jungle Jive” to occur at the Student Union on April 30, 1955. Sleepy Time Gal – Cathy Smith. Bill Walen – head of the 1955 May Days, annual spring fiesta on the DU campus. Football time again – kickoff time rolls around at Hilltop Stadium at 2pm on Saturday April 30, 1955.
University of Denver - Students, 1964
The image depicts Grace Melzer, Chancellor Chester M. Alter, Chas Hahn, Marry Dodds, at a Class of 1914 Reunion for the University of Denver, in 1964.
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