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).
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Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21
This photo is an image of ping pong paddles displayed during the 2005 Women's College reunion at the Chambers Center.
Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21
This photo is an image of a poster displayed during the 2005 Women's College reunion at the Chambers Center.
Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21
This photo is an image of a poster displayed during the 2005 Women's College reunion at the Chambers Center.
Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21
This photo is an image of a poster displayed during the 2005 Women's College reunion at the Chambers Center.
Reunion at Chambers Center, 2005, 2005 August 21
This photo is an image of a poster displayed during the 2005 Women's College reunion at the Chambers Center.
Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12
Robin Morgan stands next to the display that has been dedicated to her at the Chambers Center.
Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12
Robin Morgan stands next to the display that has been dedicated to her at the Chambers Center.
Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12
Robin Morgan stands next to the display that has been dedicated to her at the Chambers Center.
Robin Morgan, 2005 May 12
Robin Morgan stands next to the display that has been dedicated to her at the Chambers Center.
Robin Morgan and Michele Bloom, 2005 May 12
This is a photo of Michele Bloom, Dean of the Women's College, and Robin Morgan, a feminist author and poet, laying in the grass together, holding hands, at a dedication for Robin Morgan at the newly constructed Chambers Center.