Women of Change - Women of Courage: Appalachian Activists by Dr. Theresa Burriss

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Dr. Theresa Burriss ~ Center for Gender Studies' 2017 Symposium Keynote Speaker ~ Radford University

"Women of Change,
             Women of Courage:
                               Appalachian Activists"

    The 2017 Center for Gender Studies Research
                                     Research Symposium Keynote Address by:
         Dr. Theresa L. Burriss ~ Chair: Appalachian Studies
                Director: Appalachian Regional & Rural Studies Center
                        Assistant Professor ~ Department of English
                                     College of Humanities & Behavioral Sciences
                                                          Radford University ~ Radford, Virginia

Presentation Location & Time:
Location: Heth 22 ~ Time: 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. ~ Wednesday, April 19^th, 2017

__Abstract for the Keynote Address__

Women of Change, Women of Courage: Appalachian Activists is a project of oral histories, or “herstories, ” gathered from women of the Central/Southern Appalachian region, namely Southwest Virginia, Southern West Virginia, Eastern Kentucky, Northeast Tennessee, Western North Carolina, and North Georgia. Throughout Appalachian history, women have taken an active role in bringing positive change to their families, communities, and region. Some of these women were born and raised in the mountains, while others moved here from other areas or have direct ancestral ties to the land as a result of out-migration. Appalachian women activists are abundant and have been for well over a hundred years. Unfortunately, these women rarely enjoy the attention or credit they deserve. People in the region and beyond are unaware of the rich history and accomplishments of these women activists. With this project I hope to remedy the deficiency.

Appalachian Resource

    Education
     Dr. Theresa Burriss ~ Chair: Appalachian Studies
        B.A.  Emory University in Atlanta
        M.A. Radford University
     Ph.D. Union Institute and University

    RU Contact Information
     Dr. Theresa Burriss
        PO Box 7014 ~   Cook Hall 227
        Radford University    Radford, VA 24142
     Email: tburriss@radford.edu   Tel/Voice:  540-831-6857

For more information about this presentation or the 2017 symposium, please contact:

Ms. Virginia Banda-Garcia: tel/voice 540-831-6644 - email: vbandagarcia@radford.edu
Dr. Ann Elliott: tel/voice 540-831-5790 - email: aelliott@radford.edu

2017 Symposium Presentation Links

Symposium Notice 2017 Keynote: Presentation Keynote: Flyer Symposium Program-2017 Oral & Poster Presentations Kemp Awards

Psychology & Radford University Links

Past Conferences Gender Center Clinical-Counseling Psychology Experimental Psychology I/O Psychology Doctor of Psychology
Psychology Department Appalachian Studies Women Studies College of Humanities & Behavioral Sciences Radford University