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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 225 Collections and/or Records:

The Denver Clarion, vol. 38, issue 8, 1961 October 17

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Identifier: clarion_v038i08_19611017
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DU Seeking $25 Million – Largest Drive in History Launched by Chancellor. Candidates Certified Friday; Petitions Due Tomorrow in UP Student Activities Office. Meeting Seeks the “Ultimate”. Thank You.

Dates: 1961 October 17

The Denver Clarion, vol. 38, issue 15, 1961 November 10

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Identifier: clarion_v038i15_19611110
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Student Solons Meet, Receive Special Keys, Direct Campus Events. Frosh Head Deadlock to be Broken Today. British Actor Scheduled. Girl-Ask-Boy Dance Topic is “Carousel”. K-Book Given 16 Extra Pages at Board Meet. Chancellor’s Proclamation Kicks Off Safety Campaign. Directories Out.

Dates: 1961 November 10

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 8, 1963 October 15

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Identifier: clarion_v068i08_19631015
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Johnson-McFarlane Students in Trial Period for Conduct. Exec Council Needs Six to Fill Positions. Refreshing Approach Portrays New Dean. Chancellor Alter on Nat’l Board. Campaigns to Begin; Almost Anything Goes. Immunizations Available. Cuba Visitor Raisner to Speak on Castro. All in a Day’s Work (Probably His Last).

Dates: 1963 October 15

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 9, 1963 October 18

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Identifier: clarion_v068i09_19631018
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Tuition Hiked $300 Increase Effective Summer Session 1964 - Chancellor Explains Raise During Meeting of Student Representatives and Administrators. Honorary Tops Seven; Magazine Gets Award. Election Rally. John Evans, Jr. Announces the Election of Three Members to the Board of Trustees.

Dates: 1963 October 18

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 11, 1963 October 25

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Identifier: clarion_v068i11_19631025
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Greek Show has Yet to Meet Dean’s Approval. Polish People’s Resistance Movement Lionized in Korbel’s Recent Volume. IFC’s Second Meeting Emphasizes Cooperation in Fraternity Ranks. Duncan Addresses HRM Meeting. Panhell Sponsors Sorority Sextet. Alter Announces His Position on Filling Vice-Chancellorship.

Dates: 1963 October 25

The Denver Clarion, vol. 68, issue 19, 1963 November 22

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Identifier: clarion_v068i19_19631122
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Alter, Administration Consider Bizad Parking. New Directories Available Today. Three Physics Professors Receive Appointments. Labor Commissioner Forsees More Jobs, More Competition. American Student Information Service Accepts Summer Employment Applications. BOG to Sponsor Football (!!) Rally. Winter Quarter Registration Will Begin Thursday, Jan. 2. Placements Office Offers Services. Final Issue.

Dates: 1963 November 22

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. 68, issue 58, 1964 May 25

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Identifier: clarion_v068i58_19640525
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Jim Wills Elected MIHC President. Col. Vann, Back from Southeast Asia, Will Talk to Young Republicans May 27. Commencement Exercises to Honor Five; Alter Addresses 1200 June Graduates. Secretary Refused Parking, Protests Policies of Security.

Dates: 1964 May 25

The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 6, 1964 October 6

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Identifier: clarion_v069i06_19641006
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State Department Selects DU Band as Music Ambassadors. Off to Washington D.C. Candidates Must Follow Set Rules for Campaigning. Letter to Alter – Johnson Invites Students to Capitol.

Dates: 1964 October 6

The Denver Clarion, vol. 69, issue 52, 1965 May 14

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Identifier: clarion_v069i52_19650514
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Alter Names New Faculty. Applications Open. IFC President Defines Fraternity Purpose in Producing Better Man. Senate Meeting – BOP Members Selected. CU-DU Teach-In Under Discussion for Next Friday.

Dates: 1965 May 14

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