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DPN. YOU ARE THERE MARCH 6, 1988 Gallaudet University, Washington DC. Gallaudet University- estab. 1864 only Liberal Arts University in world for Deaf people. Sunday, March 6, 1988. All are happy Why???. 3 Finalists for President- Chosen by Board of Trustees. Harvey Corson

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  1. DPN YOU ARE THERE MARCH 6, 1988 Gallaudet University, Washington DC

  2. Gallaudet University-estab. 1864only Liberal Arts University in world for Deaf people

  3. Sunday, March 6, 1988 • All are happy • Why???

  4. 3 Finalists for President- Chosen by Board of Trustees • Harvey Corson Deaf, Superintendent Louisiana School, well respected in Deaf Community • I. King Jordan Deaf, Psychology professor… Dean at Gallaudet, Well respected in Deaf Community • Elizabeth Zinser Hearing, Chancellor NC State, Wants to learn signs, Unknown in Deaf Community

  5. Sunday Night March 6, 1988- Mayflower HotelWashington, DC • And the winner is…….. • Gallaudet finally has its first…… • Woman President !!!!!!!

  6. Is Everybody Happy ??

  7. What to do now ??? • Don’t go to classes Monday • Make protest signs • Contact Board of Trustees • Try to get support • Can teachers/staff come on campus?

  8. Monday, March 7, 1988 • All gates blocked • Top administrators blocked • Teachers not allowed in • Meeting requested with BOT

  9. 4 Demands • Zinser out- Deaf President chosen • BOT President out • 51% BOT Deaf • No Punishment

  10. Waiting for the Board of Trustees

  11. The BOT says“NO” to every demandWhat to do now?

  12. Tuesday March 8, 1988 • Gallaudet alumni arrive on campus • They say….. • “Deaf Prez Now!” and…. • Give $1,000 to help

  13. Florida Ave. Entrance to Gallaudet University– Tuesday, March 8, 1988

  14. You are national news!Dr. Zinser watches from N.C.She decides to fly to D.C. on Wed. and try to resolve the “situation”. • Will you meet with her? • Will you allow her on campus?

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  16. Wednesday, March 9, 1988 • The Faculty and Staff vote to support the students—jeopardizing their own jobs • “Nightline” tries to resolve the issues with guests- Dr. Zinser, student leader-Greg Hlibok, • and actress- Marlee Matlin

  17. Thursday March 10 • I. King Jordan retracted his support for the Board's decision to appoint Elisabeth Zinser. He told the onlookers that he now fully supported the four demands set forth by the students, and felt the protest was completely justified. • (Show video ) • Dr. Zinser is …where????

  18. Friday morning 11 am news conference

  19. Friday March 11, 1988

  20. Preparing for the celebration

  21. Finally we have a permit!

  22. Now we have NO President….

  23. What to do ???? • Start whole process again ??? • Choose from 1 on the two remaining candidates

  24. Sunday March 13 Embassy Hotel, Washington DC

  25. President I. King Jordan

  26. = Finally, at last

  27. Gallaudet- the Whole World Salutes You

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