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Herberg, Will

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Biography

William "Will" Herberg was an American Jewish writer, intellectual and scholar. A communist political activist during his early years, Herberg gained wider public recognition as a social philosopher and sociologist of religion, as well as a Jewish theologian. He was a leading conservative thinker during 1950s and an important contributor to the National Review magazine.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 6, 1954 October 29

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Identifier: clarion_v031i06_19541029
Abstract

Five Coeds Vie for Homecoming Queen Crown (Nancy Corpening, Audry Eklund, Sheila McConnell, Patricia Nichols and Patricia Rose). Complete Election Tabulation Results from Class Elections on October 27, 1954. Homecoming next week. Will Herberg (religious lecturer), will be the key note speaker during Religion in Life Week (November 17-21, 1954). Small voter turnout for Class Elections. Winter Carnival Chairman applications due. Student Senate held on November 2, 1954.

Dates: 1954 October 29
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 31

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 13, 1955 January 14

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Identifier: clarion_v031i13_19550114
Abstract Dr. Will Herberg, who is a leading theologian is the key note speaker for the Religion and Life Week on the DU Campus. Music of Four Faiths sung for a traditional Festival of Faith on Tuesday, January 18, 1955 as a highlight of Religion and Life Week. Dr. Byron L. Johnson, an associate professor of economics at DU will be the kick-off speaker for Religion and Life week on January 16, 1955. Faith Forums are an integral part of Religion and Life Week scheduled for January 19-21, 1955. Claude...
Dates: 1955 January 14
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 31

The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 14, 1955 January 21

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Identifier: clarion_v031i14_19550121
Abstract Senate Hears housing issues – a series of petitions and complaints concerning dorm rules were presented to the Student Senate. Dr. Will Herberg launches Religion and Life Week with Keynote talks on January 19, 1955. Grid Coach Bob Blackman – discussion on whether he would be leaving the Hilltop coaching position. Student Senate Agenda for the meeting on January 19, 1955. The Student Union Board of Governor’s Entertainment Committee is presenting folk singer Gil Houston on January 28, 1955....
Dates: 1955 January 21
Found in: Special Collections and Archives / U212, Clarion Student Newspaper Records / The Denver Clarion / Volume 31

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