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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:

Presentation Info., 2002 October 15-2003 April 17

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0013.0007
Abstract

This folder contains information on the art of presentation and outlines on how to develop presentation skills.

Dates: 2002 October 15-2003 April 17

Publications, 2005-2011

 Series
Identifier: U109.13
Abstract

This series contains publications including student dissertations, annual reports, and faculty publications.

Dates: 2005-2011

Retreat 2000 - 2001, 2000 April 25-2001 June 4

 File
Identifier: U109.04.0013.0017
Abstract

This folder contains materials pertaining to a Women's College Planning Retreat that took place in 2000.

Dates: 2000 April 25-2001 June 4

Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00001
Abstract

This photo is an image of a group of women attending the 2005 Women's College Reunion. The women in the photo are posing outside of the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 August 21

Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00002
Abstract

This photo is an image of Yvonne Cook and another woman standing at a podium during the 2005 Women's College reunion at the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 August 21

Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00003
Abstract

This photo is an image of Yvonne Cook and another woman standing at a podium during the 2005 Women's College reunion at the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 August 21

Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00004
Abstract

This photo is an image of two women talking in a hallway during the 2005 Women's College reunion at the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 August 21

Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00005
Abstract

This photo is an image of a poster displayed during the 2005 Women's College reunion at the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 August 21

Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21

 Item
Identifier: U109.09.0024.0016.00006
Abstract

This photo is an image of two posters displayed during the 2005 Women's College reunion at the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 August 21