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"Our Unpublished Opinions" was the topic of the Baccalaureate address given at the Baccalaureate Vespers on June 5, 1958.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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The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 33, 1958 February 18
Coed Officers – Nomination Caucus Scheduled to Select AWS Candidates. Kennedy’s Speech Changed to Arena After Ticket Rush. Vie for Engineer’s Queen. Judges Named for Engineering Projects. Chancellor Cites Need for Solution of Legal Versus Scientific Problems. Clearing House Moderator Terms Seminar “Success”. Greek Holiday’s Queen Nominees Due on Thursday. Applications Due Tomorrow for Homecoming Chairman. Religion Majors Hold Daily Devotional Period.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 40, 1958 March 25
Icers Return Victorious – Jubilant Pioneers Greet NCAA Champs at Airport. Campus-wide I K Exchange to Continue. Trustees Move to Discontinue ROTC. Greek Version of “Pajama Game” Launches Annual Holiday Weekend – Congrave Benefit. Chapel Plan Based on Southern Trip. Registration Ends Today for Spring Classes. Chancellor Alter Elected Denver Rotary President. DU Professor Holch Succumbs.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 34, issue 58, 1958 May 28
June’s Graduating Seniors-Complacent or Enthusiastic? Theater Students Earn Oriental Tour in Fall. Commencement Exercises – Denver University Gives Degrees to 1,025 Graduates on June 6. Chancellor’s Baccalaureate Address Investigates “Unpublished Opinions”. Election Today Decides Fate of Fee Proposal. Noted Denverites Receive Honorary Degrees. Senior Class Dedicates Union’s New “58 Room”.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 15, 1958 November 7
Career Book Being Distributed for Student Use. Homecoming Queen Finalists Selected for Tuesday Voting. High School Meeting to be Held Here. Chancellor Alter Elected as President of Organization of Urban Universities. DU Directories to be Distributed Free to Students. Chapel Topic Order. DU Gunning for Unbeaten Air Force Falcons. Correction.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 32, 1959 February 17
Women Take Over Denver Campus – Annual Women’s Week Proclaimed by Chancellor. Fuller Resigns SSF Position for National Job. First Elimination Judging is Tonight in Greek Week Queen Competition. Prof. Back from Engineer Meet. Tuition Increase is Just Rumor, Chancellor States.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 35, 1959 February 27
Engineering Student Have Their Day Today – Engineer Schools Hold Open Houses; Present Laboratory Displays, Exhibits. Engineers Give Science Display in Open House. Dr. A.C. Hall to Address Convocations; Knudson, Alter Congratulate Winners. Civic, Mechanical, Electrical Displays. Public Opening of Greene Hall Today.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 38, 1959 March 10
Quality Factors to be Emphasized, Alter Tells 500 at Founders Banquet. La Retta Miller, 1959 Greek Queen, Reigns at Formal. Placements Has Summer Job Offers. Malone Opens Law Center Ground-Breaking.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 35, issue 54, 1959 May 19
Senate to Decide Vote Question Tonight – Views on CCC Elections to be Aired by Students. Case Studies Highlight Leadership Confab. Intramural Speech Meet Set for Week of May 18. IFC to Hold Dinner; Workshops on Sunday. Boston U. to Give Chancellor Alter Honorary Degree. Board of Governors Applications.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 37, issue 1, 1960 September 19
Welcome to Students. Dr. Graham Joins Faculty. Chancellor Alter to Address University Centennial Students at Opening Convocation Today. Welcome Week is Under Way. DU Registration Set This Week. Student Loans Now Available.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 37, issue 2, 1960 September 27
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.
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