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CUHeritage

  1. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend everyone!
  2. In 1885, the hospital building on CU campus was completed.
  3. Today in 1893, CU students started petioning for a stone walkway to town along 17th street.
  4. In May 1902, the plans for the new library at CU were nearly finished. It wasn't Norlin. What building is it now?
  5. Are you going? Astronomy Day & SOLAR ECLIPSE May 20th fiske.colorado.edu
  6. In May 1898, the new chemistry building opened near the new gymnasium at CU.
  7. In May 1898, the new gymnasium opened at CU.
  8. In May 1894, the president of CU was authorized to hire a secretary at a pay of $800/year.
  9. In May 1883, the Regents of CU decided to build a home for the University President. Now, it is the Koenig Alumni Center
  10. #Trivia Answer: CUAlumni Association was established by graduates on June 8, 1882- the afternoon after the 1st commencement.
  11. Trivia Time! When was the CU Alumni Association formed?
  12. Did you know, in May 1890, a card catalogue was approved for use in the library? Do you know how to use one?
  13. In May of 1892, the final two years of medical school courses were moved from the Boulder campus to Denver.
  14. In May of 1892, 170 students were enrolled at CU.
  15. Congratulations #2012Buffs on your graduation from #CU!!!
  16. Are you ready for graduation? Congrats #2012Buffs
  17. Today in 1893, the CU Glee Club started touring Colorado.
  18. Canebearers led the processional @ commencement. Starting 1900-1972. In 1934 an outstanding female senior became part of the tradition too.
  19. #Trivia Time! Who were the Canebearers? #2012Buffs
  20. Do you know what you are doing on May 20? Here is a great idea: fiske.colorado.edu