By the Numbers
The number of deaf finalists considered by the board before selecting a hearing president, prompting the protests.
What is 2 (or 2/3)?
This man was appointed the first president of the university (known as the National Deaf-Mute College).
Who is Edward Miner Gallaudet?
The location of Gallaudet University where the protests took place.
What is Washington D.C.?
Woman's first name elected 7th president at Gallaudet.
Who is Elisabeth?
"Deaf people are not able to function in a hearing world."
Who is Jane Bassett Spilman?
The movement was driven by a demand for this percentage Deaf majority on the Board of Trustee.
What is 51%?
This Postmaster General donated his two acres to establish a school for deaf and blind students, later partnering with Edward Miner Gallaudet.
Who is Amos Kendall?
The month and year in which the "Gallaudet Revolution" took place.
What is March 1988?
Her previous position as a vice-chancellor at this location.
Where is University North Carolina - Greensboro?
Who I. King Jordan?
Days the DPN protest lasted
What is 8 days?
Edward Gallaudet's Successor, marking a transition in leadership from founder to a new administration.
Who is Dr. Percival Hall?
"This demand, one of four, ensured active student and staff involvement."
What is no reprisals (punishment)?
Despite able to hear, the two main reasons she should not be elected.
What are inability to sign -AND- no background in deaf culture?
"Now we have respect; we have everything. It’s just the beginning for all of us."
Who is Greg Hlibok?
The longest number of years a president served at the university's history.
What is 46 years?
This woman, a mother of Edward Miner Gallaudet, taught essential skills to children in a school setting.
Who is Sophia Fowler Gallaudet?
The four main student leaders were Greg Hlibok, Bridgetta Bourne, Tim Rarus, and this person.
Who is Jerry Covell?
Newly appointed president never set foot on campus during the intense protest, she stayed at this historic off-campus location.
What is Mayflower Hotel?
"We won!"
Who are DPN Student Leaders / Protesters?
Seven consecutive hearing presidents served over a span of how many years.
What is 124 years?
This U.S. President signed the charter in 1864 allowing the institution to grant college degrees.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This person was appointed as the new chairperson of the Board of Trustees after Spilman resignation.
Who is Marlee Matlin?
"A monumental event in the history of deaf culture."
Who is Elisabeth Zinser?