University of Denver. Colorado Women's College
Dates
- Usage: 1997-
Biography
The Women's College of the University of Denver began in 1909 as the Colorado Woman's Baptist College. By the year 1915, enrollment in the college had reached 178 students. In 1967, the college reached an all-time high in enrollment at 1,117 students, and was renamed Temple Buell College after a gift of $25 million from Temple Buell. In 1973, the name was changed back to Colorado Women's College. In 1976, the Colorado Women's College proposed a merger with the University of Denver due to financial difficulties, but the offer was declined by DU. In an effort to explore a more diverse student base, CWC began The Weekend College program in 1979. Financial problems continued for CWC, and the College again approached the University of Denver about a merger. After a study conducted by both institutions, the University of Denver acquired CWC in 1982. The University of Denver continued The Weekend College as a part of its Daniels College of Business. In 1993, Michele Bloom became the Executive Director of The Weekend College. The Weekend College existed as a continuing education program for women, and Bloom renamed the program The Women's College in the same year she became Executive Director. The Women's College became a separate academic unit within the University, and Michele Bloom was named its first Dean in 1997.
Biography
Colorado Women's College acquired in 1882.
Sources
Card Catalog. Administration- Board of Trustees.
Biography
Colorado Women's College incorporated in 1888.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.189).
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Colorado Women’s College opens in 1909.
Sources
Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg.189).
Found in 737 Collections and/or Records:
Events, FY 06, 2005 September-2006 January
This folder contains files pertaining to the Alumnae Association's newsletters and some promotional materials for events occurring in the fiscal year of 2006.
Five Year Plan - 1999, 1998 November 6-1999 February 24
This folder contains the supporting documentation for a Five Year Plan, starting in 1999, for the Women's College.
Founder's Day Dinner 2006, 2006 January 12-February 25
This folder contains materials pertaining to Founder's Day Dinner 2006.
Girls Initiative, 2006 March 29
This folder contains notes regarding The Women's College's participation in the Girls Initiative Network.
Giving Circles Project, 2006 April 27
This folder contains notes and an essay regarding the use of the concept of ''giving circles'' in The Women's College.
Grand Opening Photo Contact Sheets 9/9/2004, 2004 September 9
This folder contains three contact sheets of photos of the Grand Opening Ceremony for the Chambers Center.
Group of Women's College Students, between 1995-2005
This is a photo of a group of Women's College students posing outdoors.
Half the Sky Fair Records
This collection contains records related to the "Half the Sky Fair," traditionally held yearly at the University of Denver during the Women's Conference, also held at the University of Denver. Currently, the collection holds two banners displayed during the Fair.
Hanging of the Greens, 1998, 1998
This is a photo of a group of Women's College students at the Hanging of the Greens ceremony in 1998.
Hanging of the Greens in Chambers 12/18/04, 2004 December 18
This folder contains the program for the 2004 Hanging of the Greens Ceremony at the Chambers Center.