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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 234 Collections and/or Records:

University of Denver Chancellor Chester M. Alter

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Identifier: U201.01.0411.00005
Abstract

University of Denver Chancellor Chester M. Alter reviews documents at a desk, two other men look on next to him.

Dates: 1793-2009

University of Denver Chancellor Chester M. Alter

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Identifier: U201.01.0411.00006
Abstract

University of Denver Chester M. Alter is pictured sitting behind a desk, two men stand behind and next to him.

Dates: 1793-2009

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Groundbreaking, 1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0011.00002
Abstract Black and white print of the groundbreaking ceremony for the University of Denver’s Ben M. Cherrington Hall in Denver, CO. Ben Cherrington, left, shakes hands at the podium with Chancellor Chester M. Alter, right, during the ceremony, with Mary Reed Building in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A. Francis was selected for the...
Dates: 1966

University of Denver Cherrington Hall - Groundbreaking, 1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0011.00003
Abstract Black and white print of the groundbreaking ceremony for Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, CO. Ben M. Cherrington, center, sits on the stage with Joseph Korbel, applauding, at left, as Chancellor Chester M. Alter, right, speaks from the podium during the ceremony, with Mary Reed Building in the background. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style...
Dates: 1966

University of Denver Cherrington Hall Groundbreaking Ceremony, 1966

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Identifier: U201.01.0017.0011.00001
Abstract Black and white print of groundbreaking ceremony for Ben M. Cherrington Hall on the campus of the University of Denver in Denver, CO, with Mary Reed Building in the background. Ben Cherrington, left, turns a shovelful of dirt as Josef Korbel, center, and Chancellor Chester M. Alter, right, look on. Cherrington Hall was built in 1966 to house the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) and is an example of International Style architecture. Local Denver architect Edwin A. Francis...
Dates: 1966

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Centennial Commencement Program, 1964 June 5

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Identifier: U138.0002.0021.00001
Abstract Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral Centennial Commencement ceremony, June 5, 1964 at Ten o'clock. Honorary degree recipients: Walter Elmer Sikes, Doctor of Humane Letters and memeber of the University of Denver sociology faculty from 1930 to 1963; Robert Russell Porter, Doctor of Humane Letters, Mr Poter's sixteen years of service to the University of Denver have encompassed outstanding performance as an educator, scholar, creative writer, and...
Dates: 1964 June 5

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program, 1961 August 18

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Identifier: U138.0002.0016.00001
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Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, August Eighteenth, 1961 at Ten o'clock. Honorary degree recipient: Horace Jay Wubben, Doctor of Laws. Conferring of degrees: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: 1961 August 18

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program, 1962 June 8

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Identifier: U138.0002.0017.00001
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Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June Eighth,1962 at Seven-thirty o'clock. Honorary degree recipients: William Henry Bernhardt, Doctor of Laws; Frank Haorld Hanna Roberts, Doctor of Laws; Henry King Stanford, Doctor of Laws. Conferring of degrees: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: 1962 June 8

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program, 1962 August 17

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Identifier: U138.0002.0018.00001
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Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, August Seventeenth, 1962 at Ten o'clock. Honorary degree recipients: Fred Edmund D'Amour, Doctor of Laws; Ruth Murray Underhill, Doctor of Laws. Conferring of degrees: Chancellor Chester M. Alter.

Dates: 1962 August 17

University of Denver (Colorado Seminary) Commencement Program, 1963 June 7

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Identifier: U138.0002.0019.00001
Abstract Program for the University of Denver undergraduate, graduate and doctoral commencement ceremony, June Seventh, 1963 at Ten o'clock. Honorary degree recipients: Richard F. Ryan, Doctor of Laws; Hans Kohn, Doctor of Laws (a John Hay Whitney Foundation visiting professor of international relations and history at the University of Denver during the 1962-1963 academic year.); Marcus James Aurelius, Doctor of Laws, (received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Denver in 1932.); ...
Dates: 1963 June 7

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