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The past, the Present, and the Future
Called Deaf President Now (DPN), the week-long protest was a watershed event in the lives of deaf and hard of hearing people all over the world. At its conclusion, the Board reversed its decision and named I. King Jordan, one of three finalists for the position, the eighth president of Gallaudet and the first deaf president since the institution was established in 1864. -
I.King Jordan First Deap President of Gallaudet University
DPN started the first protest of Gallaudet University in more than 20 years. -
Gallaudet University Protest
History of the Gallaudet Protest and Brief Thoughts About the Future. The protest caused alot of impact on campus. The University was shut down for a month. The student did not want the person who was chosen to be President -
Jane Fernandez
The reason for the Protest, student's stated,"She was not deaf enough" -
Future of Gallaudet University
The Author Reflects on the Progress of the Protest Up to JKF's Termination and Writes About Her Hopes for the Future of Gallaudet -
Interum President
Dr. Robert Davilla replaces Jane Fernandez after protest -
Current President
Dr. Alan Hurwitz
