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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:

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00040
Abstract

A group of TWC Alums sit for a group photo at the Chambers Center during the 2005 TWC Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00041
Abstract

A group of TWC Alums sit for a group photo at the Chambers Center during the 2005 TWC Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

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Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00042
Abstract

Three women pose in an elevator for a photo in the Chambers Center during the 2005 TWC Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

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Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00043
Abstract

A group of TWC Alums sit for a group photo at the Chambers Center during the 2005 TWC Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00044
Abstract

A group of TWC Alums sit for a group photo at the Chambers Center during the 2005 TWC Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00045
Abstract

A group of TWC Alums sit for a group photo at the Chambers Center during the 2005 TWC Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00046
Abstract

A group of TWC Alums sit for a group photo at the Chambers Center during the 2005 TWC Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00047
Abstract

A group of TWC Alums sit for a group photo at the Chambers Center during the 2005 TWC Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00048
Abstract

A group of TWC Alums sit for a group photo at the Chambers Center during the 2005 TWC Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30

University of Denver Women's College Reunion, 2005 July 30

 Item
Identifier: U109.05.0018.0030.00001.00049
Abstract

A group of TWC Alums sit for a group photo at the Chambers Center during the 2005 TWC Reunion. 2005 was the first year that the Women's College Reunion was held in the Chambers Center.

Dates: 2005 July 30