Alter, Chester M., 1906-2006
Biography
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.
Biography
Chester M. Alter Chancellor, 1953-1966.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 155); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume P: page 183.
Biography
Chancellor Alter retires in 1966.
Sources
“Chancellor Alter to Retire,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 70, no. 58, June 3, 1966, 1.
Biography
In 1975,a Colloquium honors former Chancellor Alter.
Biography
Chancellor Alter welcomes US Air Academy to DU (October 1955).
Biography
Announces Tuition Hike at DU (1956).
Biography
Announces New Law School and Dorm (1956).
Biography
Crowns Elaine Petersen as Homecoming Queen (1956).
Biography
Named to the Commission on International Cooperation Through Education of the Association of American Colleges.
Biography
Issues Official Women’s Week Proclamation (1957).
Biography
Awarding Yul Brynner on February 14, 1957, for his outstanding contributions to the theater and arts.
Biography
Discusses widespread interest in education (1957).
Biography
To speak at Traditional Vespers (1957).
Biography
Welcomes Newcomers to DU (September 1957).
Biography
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.
Biography
Elected Denver Rotary President - term of office from July 1, 1958 - July 1, 1959.
Biography
"Our Unpublished Opinions" was the topic of the Baccalaureate address given at the Baccalaureate Vespers on June 5, 1958.
Biography
Elected President of the Association of Urban Universitites (1958).
Biography
States that tuition increase is a rumor (1959).
Biography
Extending congratulations to award winners during Engineer's Day (1959).
Biography
Discusses quality fctor in student selection at 1959 Founder's Day Banquet.
Biography
To receive an Honorary Degree from Boston Universtity (1959).
Biography
Gives welcome to students at convocation (1960).
Biography
Tells of $5 Million Grant to Denver U by Ford Foundation in New York.
Biography
Announces $251,000 Given University by Denver Citizens Following Ford Foundation Grant (1960).
Biography
Will give a welcom speech to the Campus Conference on Religion (1960).
Biography
Announces Phipps Ten Acre Belcaro Park Estate Given DU by Former Senators Wife Will Ultimately be Conference Center.
Biography
Proposes Plans for Ford Grant to be Used in Academic Aim (1960).
Biography
Announces Michigan State Professor (Dr. Ralph D. Wilson) is New HRM School Director (1960).
Biography
Announces that the Board of Trustees of DU voted unanimously to terminate participation in intercollegiate football, effective immediately (January 10, 1961).
Biography
Discusses why the Nursing School was dropped from the University (1961).
Biography
Gives New Student Welcome (1961).
Biography
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.
Biography
Announces Safety Campaign (1961).
Biography
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.
Biography
At the grounbreaking ceremonies for the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) 1965.
Biography
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 149 Collections and/or Records:
University of Denver Baccalaureate Vespers, 1957 June 13
Program for the University of Denver baccalaureate vespers, four o'clock, Thursday, June 13, 1957 Buchtel Memorial Chapel. The address: "What's the Big Idea?" was given by Chancellor Chester M. Alter.
University of Denver Baccalaureate Vespers, 1958 June 5
Program for the University of Denver Baccalaureate Vespers, June 5, 1958, Buchtel Memorial Chapel. The address: "Our Unpublished Opinions" by: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.
University of Denver Centennial Celebration, 1964
Exterior view of the University of Denver's Mary Reed Building in Denver, Colorado. Chancellor Chester Alter and Dr. Russell Porter stand over the time capsule dug up from the lawn in front of the Mary Reed Building as part of the University's Centennial celebration in 1964. The capsule had been buried in 1951 by the senior class.
University of Denver Centennial Celebration, 1964
Dr. Russell Porter lifts a time capsule of out of the ground as part of the University of Denver's Centennial celebration in front of the Mary Reed Building in Denver, Colorado as Chancellor Chester Alter looks on. The time capsule was placed in 1951 by the senior class to be opened by at the University's Centennial in 1964.
University of Denver Chamberlin Observatory - 100th Aniversary Celebration, 1994 November 23
University of Denver Chancellor Emeritus Chester Alter speaks from a podium at the 100th anniversary celebration for Chamberlin Observatory on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Chancellor and President of Board of Trustees Speak to Founders Day Award Recipients, 1959
University of Denver (DU) alumnus Clarence A. Myrhe (far left) speaks as (left to right) Evans Award recipient Joseph Lohman, Chancellor Chester M. Alter, and President of the Board of Trustees Robert W. Selig look on at the 1959 Founders Day event in Denver, Colorado.
University of Denver Chancellor Chester M. Alter
University of Denver Chancellor Chester M. Alter reviews documents at a desk, two other men look on next to him.
University of Denver Chancellor Chester M. Alter
University of Denver Chester M. Alter is pictured sitting behind a desk, two men stand behind and next to him.
University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Groundbreaking, 1966
University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Groundbreaking, 1966
Additional filters:
- Subject
- Denver (Colo.) 148
- Colorado 147
- Chancellors 65
- Photographs 56
- Commencement ceremonies 52
- Graduate students 34
- Built environment 25
- College buildings 25
- College campuses 25
- Occasional speeches 9
- Speakers 9
- Athletics 8
- College sports 8
- Speech 8
- Coaches (people) 7
- Deans (Education) 7
- Administration 6
- College students 6
- Football 6
- Football coaches 6
- Groundbreakings 6
- Jewish men 6
- Men's football 6
- Faculty 5
- Universities and colleges 5
- Anniversaries 4
- International education 4
- Student activities 4
- Student life 4
- Trust and trustees 4
- Athletes 3
- Ceremonies 3
- Chapels 3
- College trustees 3
- Presidents 3
- Publicity photographs 3
- Students 3
- Time capsules 3
- Award winners 2
- College administrators 2
- College graduates 2
- Dedications (Ceremonies) 2
- Diplomats 2
- Educators 2
- Football players 2
- Gardens 2
- Governors 2
- Graduation (School) 2
- Homecoming 2
- Ice hockey 2
- Jews 2
- Men 2
- Men's ice hockey 2
- Rites and ceremonies 2
- Astronomical observatories 1
- Astronomical observatories -- Colorado -- History 1
- Athletic directors 1
- Charities 1
- Church buildings 1
- Classes (Groups of students) 1
- Coca Cola (Trademark) 1
- Conferences 1
- Dinners and dining 1
- Dormitories 1
- Education 1
- Estes Park (Colo.) 1
- Football fans 1
- Football stadiums 1
- Football teams 1
- Hockey 1
- Hockey coaches 1
- Mayors 1
- Methodism 1
- Organ (Musical instrument) 1
- Parents 1
- Photographers 1
- Race relations -- Denver (Colo.) 1
- Reunions 1
- Sexual Assault 1
- Social service 1
- Speeches 1
- Statues 1
- Teams 1
- Universities and colleges -- Faculty 1
- Universities and colleges -- Graduate work 1 + ∧ less