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University of Denver. Colorado Women's College

 Organization

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).

Biography

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:

Lark Birdsong, Neighborhood News (1 of 2), 2001 June 21-2002 March

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0005
Abstract

This folder contains copies of the ''DU Neighbor News'' and other pieces from periodicals dealing with the issues in the neighborhood where the Chambers Center construction had been proposed.

Dates: 2001 June 21-2002 March

Lark Birdsong, Neighborhood News (2 of 2), 2001 March-May

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0006
Abstract

This folder contains copies of the ''DU Neighbor News'' and other pieces from periodicals dealing with the issues in the neighborhood where the Chambers Center construction had been proposed.

Dates: 2001 March-May

Lark Birdsong, Networking, 2000 September 13-October 7

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0029
Abstract

This folder contains documents on computer networking and firewalls as well as coursework from a class on those topics that Lark Birdsong attended.

Dates: 2000 September 13-October 7

Lark Birdsong, Notes, 2001 September 27-28

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0025
Abstract

This folder contains some notes from Lark Birdsong on a variety of topics regarding the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2001 September 27-28

Lark Birdsong, Parking Analysis Documents, 2000 March 16-2001 August 2

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0002
Abstract

This folder contains documents pertaining to the need to develop new parking implementations to deal with the traffic that would be created by the construction of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2000 March 16-2001 August 2

Lark Birdsong, Peters Property, 2000 April 5-2001 May 10

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0022
Abstract

This folder contains documents pertaining to the negotiation process pertaining to the sale or rezoning of the home of Irene Peters.

Dates: 2000 April 5-2001 May 10

Lark Birdsong, Possible Donor Gifts, 2001 May 30-August 28

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0022.0006
Abstract

This folder contains correspondence on potential donor gifts to the Women's College. There is also a commercial trophy catalog.

Dates: 2001 May 30-August 28

Lark Birdsong, Programming, 2000 May 23-October 9

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0021.0026
Abstract

This folder contains information on programs that the Women's College would be offering in the new Chambers Center once its construction was complete.

Dates: 2000 May 23-October 9

Lark Birdsong, Purchases of Houses on High Street (1 of 2), 2000 October 3-2001 August 9

 File
Identifier: U109.07.0020.0020
Abstract

This folder contains documents pertaining to the purchasing of homes on High Street by the University of Denver for the purposes of getting the property to build the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2000 October 3-2001 August 9