Alter, Chester M., 1906-2006
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University of Denver Chancellor Emeritus Chester M. Alter passed away March 6, in Santa Fe, N. M. ... Born March 21, 1906, on a farm in Rush County, Ind.
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Chester M. Alter Chancellor, 1953-1966.
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Breck, A.D. (1996). From the rockies to the world (pg. 155); Board of Trustees Minutes – Volume P: page 183.
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Chancellor Alter retires in 1966.
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“Chancellor Alter to Retire,” The University of Denver Clarion, vol. 70, no. 58, June 3, 1966, 1.
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In 1975,a Colloquium honors former Chancellor Alter.
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Chancellor Alter welcomes US Air Academy to DU (October 1955).
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Announces Tuition Hike at DU (1956).
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Announces New Law School and Dorm (1956).
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Crowns Elaine Petersen as Homecoming Queen (1956).
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Named to the Commission on International Cooperation Through Education of the Association of American Colleges.
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Issues Official Women’s Week Proclamation (1957).
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Awarding Yul Brynner on February 14, 1957, for his outstanding contributions to the theater and arts.
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Discusses widespread interest in education (1957).
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To speak at Traditional Vespers (1957).
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Welcomes Newcomers to DU (September 1957).
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In the Denver Clarion February 18, 1958 issue, the Chancellor calls for scientists and lawyers to work together in solving legal problems involving space travel, atomic energy, radiation and manmade climate, in an address before the 1958 Judicial Conference in Colorado Springs.
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Elected Denver Rotary President - term of office from July 1, 1958 - July 1, 1959.
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"Our Unpublished Opinions" was the topic of the Baccalaureate address given at the Baccalaureate Vespers on June 5, 1958.
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Elected President of the Association of Urban Universitites (1958).
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States that tuition increase is a rumor (1959).
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Extending congratulations to award winners during Engineer's Day (1959).
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Discusses quality fctor in student selection at 1959 Founder's Day Banquet.
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To receive an Honorary Degree from Boston Universtity (1959).
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Gives welcome to students at convocation (1960).
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Tells of $5 Million Grant to Denver U by Ford Foundation in New York.
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Announces $251,000 Given University by Denver Citizens Following Ford Foundation Grant (1960).
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Will give a welcom speech to the Campus Conference on Religion (1960).
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Announces Phipps Ten Acre Belcaro Park Estate Given DU by Former Senators Wife Will Ultimately be Conference Center.
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Proposes Plans for Ford Grant to be Used in Academic Aim (1960).
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Announces Michigan State Professor (Dr. Ralph D. Wilson) is New HRM School Director (1960).
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Announces that the Board of Trustees of DU voted unanimously to terminate participation in intercollegiate football, effective immediately (January 10, 1961).
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Discusses why the Nursing School was dropped from the University (1961).
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Gives New Student Welcome (1961).
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Announces in 1961 a three-year, $25 Million Program, for new resources for the University - the largest in the 97-year history of the University.
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Announces Safety Campaign (1961).
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Receives a letter from President Lyndon B Johnson (September 24, 1964), asking him to choose an outstanding student leader on campus that can be sent to the White House.
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At the grounbreaking ceremonies for the Graduate School of International Studies (GSIS) 1965.
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Announces Retirement in 1966 - held Chancellor position since 1953. Decided to begin a leave of absence August 1, 1966 and retire no later than June 15, 1967. Dr. Wilbur Miller was named to fill his post until a new Chief is selected.
Found in 234 Collections and/or Records:
Student Freshmen Inspect Lightbulb with Chancellor Alter, 1963
The image depicts three unidentified people standing next to Chancellor Alter who is holding a box of lightbulbs in his left hand and a light bulb in his right hand at the University of Denver in 1963.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 1, 1954 September 20
Chancellor Chester M. Alter welcomes the students to a new University year. Kangaroo Court, Australia's gift to the University, reconvenes to reprimand the unfortunate Freshman students. DU Caravan Football Game planned to be in Wyoming on October 2, 1954. Welcome Week Features introduction to life at DU. Parents Night to be held on October 8, 1954.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 7, 1954 November 5
It’s Homecoming – Nancy Corpening is announced as Homecoming Queen by Chancellor Alter on November 3, 1954. Her Royal Court also includes Audry Eklund, Sheila McConnell, Patricia Nichols and Patricia Rose, all of whom will reign over the Homecoming festivities.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 11, 1954 December 3
We’re The Champs – DU concludes greatest Football Season with Thanksgiving Victory. Defeats Colorado A and M (34-0), and their first undisputed Skyline Conference Championship since 1917. Housing Program reorganized, Catherine Northrup named new head. Original Opera Heralds Yuletide. MSF Yule Dinner.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 18, 1955 February 18
Coeds pick Morton Roth as Dream Man. The College of Engineering will have Engineer’s Day on February 25, 1955. Three women in the race for A and S Woman Senator – Nancy Shiperd the newest candidate. Chancellor Alter commends Denver. Harrison Salisbury, foreign correspondent for the New York Times will present a lecture for the series on Mass Media and Foreign Policy. Freshman stage dance on February 19, 1955 – theme is “Ebony and Ivory”. Tax help offered.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 26, 1955 April 29
Martha "Marty" Garrison crowned Denver U’s May Queen by Chancellor Alter on April 28, 1955. Junior-Senior Prom “Jungle Jive” to occur at the Student Union on April 30, 1955. Sleepy Time Gal – Cathy Smith. Bill Walen – head of the 1955 May Days, annual spring fiesta on the DU campus. Football time again – kickoff time rolls around at Hilltop Stadium at 2pm on Saturday April 30, 1955.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 31, issue 31, 1955 June 3
Carroll Galbreath appointed assistant to Chancellor Alter. Rev. William Rhodes will arrive for Methodist Confab and named as the chaplain of DU by Chancellor Alter. Richard “Rick” Brogan appoints K-Book staff. Five Citizens to receive DU’s Honorary Degrees. CCC editor elected.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 5, 1955 October 11
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 6, 1955 October 14
Football game on October 14, 1955 crucial as DU must win in to stay in Championship Race. Financial trends at the University upward. Homecoming Queen applications due on October 14, 1955. Dr. Margaret Mead, noted Anthropologist and author will speak at the Student Union on October 17, 1955. Chancellor Alter says DU has made much progress.
The Denver Clarion, vol. 32, issue 13, 1955 November 8
Chancellor to Approve – Five names selected in DU Dormitories. Busy Calendar to welcome Alumni. Covered wagon will appear. French Consul to speak at DU. Putting the Kangaroo before the Court. SDA begins new project. Float numbers for homecoming parade. CCC Freshmen pull turnabout. Mum Sale.
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