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"Our Unpublished Opinions" was the topic of the Baccalaureate address given at the Baccalaureate Vespers on June 5, 1958.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.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
Chester M. Alter, between 1953-1967
University of Denver twelfth chancellor Chester M. Alter poses for a portrait. Alter served as chancellor from 1953 to 1967.
Evans Chapel Service, between 1953-1966
Interior view of Evans Chapel, focusing on the altar. Chancellor Chester M. Alter and Dean Cutler are identified sitting behind the minister.
Group Portrait of Faculty and Staff, between 1953-1966
Group portrait of a large group of University of Denver faculty, staff, and administration at a retreat. The individuals are arranged in three rows, with the back two rows standing and the front row seated; visible in the background are a house with log shingles and a 1950s-type automobile.
Robert Selig and Chester Alter, 1956
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, and Chancellor Chester Alter stand in front of a map of the world at the Chancellor's Report Dinner.
Robert Selig and Chester Alter, 1956
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, and Chancellor Chester Alter stand in front of a map of the world at the Chancellor's Report Dinner.
Robert Selig and Chester Alter, 1956
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands speaking with Chancellor Alter at the Chancellor's Report Dinner.
Robert Selig Receives the Evans Award, 1961
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands with Chancellor Alter and O. Otto Moore as the receives the 1961 Evans Award.
Robert Selig with Chancellor Alter as he Receives the Evans Award, 1964
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands with Chancellor Alter, the 1964 recipient of the Evans Award.
Robert Selig with Chancellor Alter as he Receives the Evans Award, 1964
Robert Selig, a member of the University of Denver Board of Trustees, stands with Chancellor Alter, the 1964 recipient of the Evans Award.
Social Work Members with Chester Alter
Three unidentified persons from the Graduate School of Social Work at the University of Denver talk with Chancellor Chester Alter. The Social Work students/teachers are wearing nametags reading "Hello! My name is (blank) what's yours?"
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