Greek letter societies
Found in 452 Collections and/or Records:
Student Organizations, 1914-1983
This series contains trophies, clothing, textiles, and objetcs attributed to clubs and groups at the University of Denver.
Tau Beta Pi (Colorado Gamma Chapter) Records
Collection contains the records from the Colorado Gamma chapter of Tau Beta Pi, honorary engineering society, at University of Denver from 1954 to 1975 when the College of Engineering closed (later re-opening under different name).
Tau Kappa Alpha (Colorado Chapter) Records
Collection contains the records from the Colorado chapter of Tau Kappa Alpha at the University of Denver from 1910 until at least the early 1960s. Tau Kappa Alpha was an honorary society dedicated to the promotion of forensics (public speaking).
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 2, 1954 October 1
Family night and the Montana U – DU Football game to occur at Hilltop Stadium, Friday October 8, 1954. The Pioneer Caravan goes to Wyoming on October 2, 1954 for their football game against the University of Wyoming at Laramie. The marching band to strut their stuff during the halftime show at the University of Wyoming game on October 2, 1954. Fraternity bids due October 3, 1954. Homecoming set for November 6, 1954. Senate plans class elections for 1954 – Skid Pirtle elected.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 3, 1954 October 8
Wyoming – Denver U. Football Film Planned for Thursday October 14, 1954 Pep Rally. Candidates to be nominated by classes. DU has the big guns for the fracas to maul Montana at DU’s first home league game on October 8, 1954, also known as “Family Night”. Cheerleader tryouts on Monday October 11, 1954. Tryouts for the freshman play “Remember the Day” on October 13-14, 1954. Controversy over Fraternity Rush policies. Tax institute draws professionals.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 4, 1954 October 15
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 5, 1954 October 22
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 21, 1955 March 11
Marilyn Allen rules over IFC weekend festivities – Miss Allen was chosen as queen to reign over the 1955 inter-fraternity council’s annual “Greek Week” program. Palmer Hoyt, publisher of the Denver Post is the fourth speaker in a series of five on the Effects of Mass Communication on World Affairs. DU Ski Squad takes NCAA Championship again – this is the second consecutive NCAA crown for the Pioneers headed by Willie Shaeffler.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 22, 1955 April 1
Clarion, K-Book Editors for 1955-1956, applications due April 11, 1955. Marquis Childs, columnist, to speak on Monday, April 4, 1955. Arnold Air Society Members to campaign in Washington, D.C. May Days Queen Applications due April 1, 1955, with judging occurring on April 3, 1955. Dorm assistants wanted. Fraternity Row. DU Drama Professor, Kathryn Kayser was given the McInerny Scholarship.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 7, 1955 October 18
Homecoming Committee Incorporated. Tryouts for Greek Talent Show, Family Night Tickets are Available. Student Senate Meeting on October 18, 1955. Independent students to Organize on campus. Faculty discusses DU enrollment. Bookstore change is important decision. Student directory out Fall Quarter. Four Wheels or Bust. All students nominated for class officers must pick up a certification blank. All Freshmen meeting on October 18, 1955.