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The Deaf President Now (DPN...
Deaf President Now: Profiles and viewpoints
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Bridgetta Bourne-Firl Student Activist
Jerry Covell Student Activist
Greg Hlibok Student Activist
Tim Rarus Student Activist
Phil Bravin Board Member
Elisabeth Zinser Hearing Presidential Candidate
Jane Spilman Board chairperson
President’s Council on Deafness Special Advisory Group
Jerry C. Lee Former President
Dr. I. King Jordan Former President
In their own words…Personal accounts of DPN events of 1988
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Explore the Deaf President Now (DPN) protest at Gallaudet University, a pivotal moment in Deaf history that championed leadership and equality for the Deaf community.
Resource Type: History
Discover Tim Rarus, a key figure in the Deaf President Now protest at Gallaudet University. Explore his journey and impact in this compelling historical account.
Explore the legacy of Philip Bravin, '66, Chair of the Presidential Search Committee during the pivotal Deaf President Now protest at Gallaudet University.
Explore inspiring quotes about the Deaf President Now (DPN) protest, highlighting the voices and determination that shaped a pivotal moment in Deaf history.
Discover the impactful story of Jerry C. Lee's resignation as Gallaudet University president after three years, amid the historic Deaf President Now protest.
Explore the impactful journey of Jane Bassett Spilman, former chair of Gallaudet's Board of Trustees, during the Deaf President Now protest. Learn more!
Explore firsthand accounts from students who experienced the DPN protest at Gallaudet University, highlighting the historic impact of the Deaf President Now movement.
Explore I. King Jordan's firsthand account of the Deaf President Now (DPN) protest at Gallaudet University, a pivotal moment in deaf history and advocacy.
Discover how Greg Hlibok, elected president of Gallaudet's student body just before the Deaf President Now protest, played a pivotal role in this historic movement.
Explore the inspiring journey of Gerald "Jerry" Covell, a key figure in the Deaf President Now protest, and his impact on the Gallaudet University community.
Explore the pivotal role of Elisabeth Zinser during the Deaf President Now protest at Gallaudet University. Discover her impact on deaf advocacy and leadership.
Discover the inspiring journey of Bridgetta Bourne Firl, a key student activist in the Deaf President Now protest, and her impact on Gallaudet University's history.