University History: Today in University History, by month
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01, |
1954 |
Frasier Hall dedicated |
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06, |
1970 |
Library Classroom Building (Michener) fire |
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15, |
1954 |
First theatrical presented in Frasier Hall. "Point of No Return". |
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17, |
1970 |
Student protest in Gunter Hall intended to prevent wrestling match between UNC and BYU |
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22, |
1907 |
Dr. Thomas Gray, 1st President (1890-1891), died at Tonopah, Nevada |
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25, |
1928 |
Gunter Hall of Health dedicated |
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30, |
1924 |
President John Grant Crabbe, 3rd President (1916-1924), died in Greeley; buried in Linn Grove Cemetery |
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31, |
1893 |
Annie McCowen's birthday (her diary January 31, 1943) |
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01, |
1968 |
Colorado State College Library began using the Library of Congress rather than the Dewey classification system |
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04, |
1975 |
Butler-Hancock Hall dedicated |
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07, |
1933 |
Men's dormitory on East campus named Hadden Hall (BOT) |
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11, |
1957 |
Act approved changing the name of the Colorado State College of Education at Greeley to Colorado State College |
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16, |
1935 |
Act approved changing the name of the State Normal School at Greeley to the Colorado State College of Education at Greeley |
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18, |
2001 |
Dr. Darrell Holmes, 6th President (1964-1971) died in his hometown, Blanco, Texas |
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28, |
1919 |
Mirror. v.1 no.1 |
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07, |
1983 |
William Ross, 5th President (1947-1964) died |
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13, |
1976 |
Foundation Hall dedicated |
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14, |
1951 |
First winter quarter commencement held |
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26, |
1991 |
Ross Hall Laboratory wing dedicated |
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27, |
1969 |
McKee Hall of Education dedicated |
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XX, |
1980 |
Music Library moved from Carter to basement of McKee |
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01, |
1889 |
Governor Job A. Cooper signed Senate Bill 104 to establish the State Normal School at Greeley |
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03, |
1947 |
In a faculty meeting, George Frasier announced his resignation as President. He had been president for 24 years. (McCowen diary) |
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14, |
1970 |
Act approved changing the name of Colorado State College to the University of Northern Colorado |
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17, |
1936 |
President George W. Frasier announced names for three new women's residence halls (Snyder, Sabin and Tobey-Kendel) ( Mirror April 17, 1936) |
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1970 |
KCBL-FM became KUNC at midnight on April 30, 1970 at the same time that CSC became UNC. |
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01, |
1970 |
Name of school as University of Northern Colorado effective |
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03, |
1951 |
Guggenheim fire |
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06, |
2005 |
Music Library renamed Skinner Music Library, honoring Dr. Howard Skinner |
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10, |
1973 |
Genevieve Lawrenson Hall dedicated |
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10, |
2002 |
Trustees voted to move UNC athletics to Division I |
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13, |
1962 |
Bishop-Lehr Hall dedicated |
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18, |
1955 |
Annie McCowen went to the Sterling Theater in Greeley to see "Bridges at Toko-Ri" |
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27, |
1953 |
First commencement at which an AFROTC officer was commissioned |
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28, |
1967 |
Constance Trimmer (author Connie Willis) graduated with a BA English/Elementary Education |
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30, |
1940 |
Annie McCowen diary: "Memorial Day with half the world slaughtering human beings while the other half pay homage to the victims of previous slaughters." |
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30, |
1965 |
6th President: Darrell Holmes inaugurated (1964-1971) |
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02, |
1953 |
Elizabeth Lehr (Bishop-Lehr) went to London, England, and paid $90 for her seat to view the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. (McCowen diary) |
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03, |
1890 |
1st President: Thomas J. Gray. Dr. Gray was selected by the Board of Trustees to serve as Principal of the State Normal School at Greeley with a salary of $3,000/year. On April 30, 1891, the Trustees changed his title from Principal to that of President when they adopted the trustee bylaws. |
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04, |
1891 |
First commencement exercises held in Opera House--12 graduated |
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05, |
1911 |
Colorado Legislature passed an act to make the State Normal School at Greeley the State Teachers College of Colorado |
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07, |
1950 |
First commencement at which an USMC officer was commissioned |
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09, |
1933 |
Board of Trustees authorized closure of driveway north of Gunter running from 8th to 10th Avenue (BOT) |
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09, |
1933 |
Harry V. Kepner received the school's first honorary degree (Ed.D.) |
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11, |
1937 |
James A. Michener received MA in Secondary Education |
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13, |
1890 |
Cranford cornerstone laid |
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13, |
1936 |
Residence halls dedicated (Sabin, Snyder, Tobey-Kendel)) |
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13, |
1990 |
Cranford Park dedicated |
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13-17, |
1940 |
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Golden Anniversary Celebration |
13, |
1940 |
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Leo Florio flag pole dedicated |
14, |
1940 |
Garden Theatre dedicated |
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16, |
1972 |
Cranford Hall demolition--last day |
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20, |
1934 |
Little Theatre of the Rockies first production. "The First Mrs. Frasier". |
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23, |
1948 |
5th President: William Robert Ross inaugurated (1947-1964)--Colorado State College of Education |
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28, |
1940 |
New Library dedicated (later renamed Carter Hall) |
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01, |
1996 |
10th President: Howard M. Skinner (1996-1998) |
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01, |
1998 |
11th President: Hank Brown (1998-2002) |
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01, |
2002 |
12th President: Kay Norton (2002- ) |
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31, |
1946 |
Greeley Tribune announced year round operation of the Little Theatre of the Rockies |
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01, |
1965 |
Dedication of the William Robert Ross Hall of Science |
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04, |
1974 |
Lindou Auditorium dedicated in Michener Library |
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12, |
1891 |
2nd President: Trustees elected Z. X. Snyder (1891-1915) |
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14, |
1947 |
George Willard Frasier received honorary degree, Sc.D. |
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25, |
1934 |
First doctorates awarded. Summer 1934 commencement. Doctor of Philosophy. |
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31, |
1916 |
3rd President: Dr. John Grant Crabbe (1916-1924) |
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31, |
1988 |
Academic year calendar based on semesters rather than quarters implemented |
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20, |
1996 |
Gunman slain while holding hostages in McCowen |
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24, |
1948 |
The cost for meals served in the Faculty Club went up to $1 each. (McCowen diary) |
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XX, |
1951 |
Air Force ROTC established at CSCE |
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01, |
1981 |
8th President: Robert C. Dickeson (1981-1991) |
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01, |
2005 |
Presidents Row ( Bond Hall, Dickeson Hall,Lujan Hall, Brown Hall), 19th Street and 9th Avenue, dedicated. |
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05, |
1989 |
Rededication of Lawrenson Hall |
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07, |
1992 |
9th President: Herman Lujan inaugurated (1992-1996) |
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12, |
1943 |
President Frasier announced closing of Army Air Force Clerical Training School. (McCowen diary) |
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13, |
1990 |
Leo Florio Flagpole rededicated |
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14, |
1973 |
Mariani Gallery dedicated in Guggenheim |
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15, |
1942 |
President Frasier announced at faculty meeting that 800 secretaries and clerks (Army Air Force Clerical Training School) to be trained at CSCE. (McCowen diary) |
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17, |
1997 |
Music Library building dedicated (renamed Skinner Music Library on May 6, 2005) |
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20, |
2003 |
Totem Teddy repatriation ceremonies held on UNC campus |
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22, |
1999 |
Hansen-Willis and Scott-Willcoxon Halls dedicated |
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27, |
1972 |
James A. Michener received honorary L.H.D. degree |
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27, |
1972 |
University Library (Michener) dedicated |
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22, |
1931 |
Administration Building renamed Cranford Hall (BOT) |
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22, |
1931 |
Training School renamed Kepner Hall (BOT) |
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22, |
1931 |
Home Economics building renamed Crabbe Hall (BOT) |
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22, |
1931 |
#2 Building Men's Dormitory renamed Hays Hall (BOT) |
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30, |
1971 |
7th President: Richard Bond inaugurated (1971-1981) |
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1966 |
Harrison Hall dedicated |
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11, |
1915 |
Dr. Z. X. Snyder, 2nd President (1891-1915) died |
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19, |
1891 |
The Board of Trustees authorized President Snyder to establish a "model school" |
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21, |
1924 |
4th President: Dr. George Willard Frasier inaugurated (1924-1947) |
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24, |
1923 |
First homecoming celebrated |
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26, |
1946 |
College closed indefinitely because of coal strikes. (McCowen diary. Strike called off December 7, 1946.) |
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12, |
1942 |
Gas rations reduced to 4 1/2 gal./week (McCowen diary) |
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13, |
1997 |
Football team won Division II National Championship |
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14, |
1996 |
Football team won Division II National Championship |
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17, |
1943 |
There was a camp for 3000 German POWs nine miles west of Greeley on the Loveland road. (McCowen diary) |
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18, |
1914 |
Totem Teddy. First article about totem pole (later named Totem Teddy) appeared in the Christmas issue of The Crucible |
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