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"Our Unpublished Opinions" was the topic of the Baccalaureate address given at the Baccalaureate Vespers on June 5, 1958.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 63 Collections and/or Records:
Corrected University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program Ninety-first Year: University Park Campus, June Tenth, 1955, 1955 June 10
Corrected program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June Tenth,1955. Honorary degree recipients: Otto Karl Bach, Doctor of Humanities; Lucius Ward Bannister, Doctor of Laws, Adolph Kiesler; Doctor of Public Service; Clarence Frederick Lea, Doctor of Laws; Amos Alonzo Stagg, Doctor of Public Service. Conferring of degrees and awards: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.
"Enclosed Please Find...", 1962 June 8
Text of the Baccalaureate Service address given by Chancellor Chester M. Alter delivered at the University of Denver, June 8, 1962.
Homecoming Traditions - Chancellor's Red Vest, 1953 November
University of Denver College of Arts and Sciences Dean James E. Perdue helps Chancellor Chester M. Alter into his traditional red vest for Homecoming 1953, which was in Alter's first homecoming as Chancellor of DU.
"Is There a Time Like This?", 1966 June 9
Text of the Baccalaureate address by Chancellor Chester M. Alter delivered at the University of Denver, June 9, 1966.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 58, 1957 June 4
Phi Beta Kappa Hears Director, Founder of Mental Health Academy. Final Instructions Released for June Commencement. University to Host National Methodist Youth Confab. Chancellor Discusses…Widespread Interest in Education. Outstanding Musicians.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 33, issue 59, 1957 June 7
June Graduates to Receive Awards at Commencement. Chancellor Alter to Talk at Traditional Vespers. Ground Breaking Fete Launches $1,700,000 Dormitory Construction – Architectural Dream. Iliff Grants Graduate Degrees to 30 Students. Spring Foothills Ready.
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. 68, issue 58, 1964 May 25
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.
The University of Denver Baccalaureate Service Program 1965, 1965 June 10
Program from the University of Denver Baccalaureate Service from 1965 at Seven O'clock on Thursday June 10, 1965 at the Quadrangle of Margery Reed Hall. The address was given by Dr. Cester M. Alter, Chancellor of the University.
The University of Denver Baccalaureate Service Program June 9, 1966, 1966 June 9
Program for the University of Denver Baccaluareate Service of 1966 at Seven Thirty O'clock on Thursday June 9, 1966 at the Quadrangle of Margery Reed Hall. The address was given by Dr. Chester M. Alter, Chancellor of the University.
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