University of Denver. College of Law
Dates
- Existence: 1946 - 2004
- Usage: Official usage began in 1946; occasionally used as an unofficial variant in Kbooks of the 1900s and 1910s. Changed name to Sturm College of Law effective fall 2004. - 2004
Biography
Est. 1892 as University of Denver School of Law. Also known as: Denver Law School, the Law Department of the University of Denver 1893- . Changed usage to: University of Denver College of Law in 1945 or 1946. Absorbed Westminster College of Law in 1957. Renamed Sturm College of Law in Sept. 2004.
Sources
found: Its Catalog.
found: SERI-ERA Work. on Elect. Util. Involv. in Res. Solar Appl. (1980 : Univ. of Denver) Proceedings ... 1981: t.p. (University of Denver Law School; Denver, Colo.) [info. from GPO]
found: Phone call to the Univ. 3/22/82 (official name is University of Denver, College of Law, not Law School) [info. from GPO]
found: Information from 678 converted Dec. 18, 2014 (Opened Oct. 3, 1892)
notfound: Access for all www page, viewed Feb. 2, 2007: (University of Denver, Sturm College of Law)
Biography
Law department organized in 1881.
Sources
Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume B: pages 41-42.
Biography
School of Law established in October 3, 1892.
Source
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 79); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume E: Page 167.
Biography
College of Law merges with Westminster College of Law forming the Westminster Association in 1957.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 158); Card Catalog- Academic Units; Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume Q: page 279.
Found in 87 Collections and/or Records:
The Denver Clarion, vol. 71, issue 65, 1967 June 2
University Breaks Ground for Classroom Structure. Mass Comm. Adds Masters Program. Chancellor, Raids and “Rights” Seen as Year’s Major Events. Program Tests – Frosh Law Students Given Special Exams. New Fine Arts Club Holds First Show.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 6, 1967 October 6
To preserve Winter Carnival – Student Senate defeats bill of rights day. Girl’s rush starts soon. Parents visit campus Oct. 20-22. Negroes, Spanish Americans - Students fight poverty. College of Law convocation celebrates 75th anniversary.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 15, 1967 November 14
John Birch Society founder to lecture on campus Friday. Auto accident kills freshman. GSIS collects newspapers as foreign research source. Law student gives account of parade and anti-parade. Blake on bond in death case. Band, Symphony Orchestra present fall concert.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 19, 1967 November 21
Luce addresses law students; former IUS head quit in protest. Who’s Who selects seniors for outstanding contributions. Welch claims U.S. helping reds; not trying to end Viet Nam war. Course and faculty evaluation to start within next two weeks. K-Book on sale rest of quarter.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 72, issue 29, 1968 January 30
“Miss DU” is Lucy Kaplan. North Korean crises analyzed by International Law professor. Pace talks to legislature to cut marijuana penalty. Guest speakers, “hoopla” forecast for convention. Panel agrees negotiations solution in Middle East.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 73, issue 28, 1968 December 2
Applications now open for Senate positions. Mitchell received Optimist Reward. Luncheon features McCrosky. No substitute for skill in skiing accidents. NPC needs students to establish bases. Business, law united. Directory sets release date. Deadlines announced.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 32, 1970 January 9
Rosenthal resigns AUSA; Lancelot new President. Law school offers course. Candidates discuss goals intended for AUSA platform. “Witch” unfolds January 17. Winter Carnival packets at Union.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 74, issue 71, 1970 May 7
Crowd converges on administrators. National protests continue as many campuses close. UPC law seminar happens today. Solidarity of liberation groups urged by Panthers. KVDU campus radio joins national strike network. Strike Calendar.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 75, issue 35, 1971 January 18
Language prof reflects on Iron Curtain experiences. Dean Rice expresses concern over state of University minorities. Law students organize environmental service. Committee disqualifies Senate candidates.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 75, issue 51, 1971 February 24
Class evaluation in progress today. Law School’s “fine program” draws ICM headquarters. Senate trys early adjournment; halted by AUSA Court injunction.