Background
Helstern, Linda Lizut was born on August 21, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Otto Henry and Harriet Lucile (Stillwell) Lizut.
Helstern, Linda Lizut was born on August 21, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Daughter of Otto Henry and Harriet Lucile (Stillwell) Lizut.
Bachelor, Hamline University, 1970. Master of Arts, University New Mexico, 1995. Doctor of Philosophy, Southern Illinois University, 2001.
Library. assistant New Mexico State Library., Santa Fe, 1970-1971. Teaching assistant department English University New Mexico, Albuquerque, 1971-1972. Advertising/public relations professional The Barbers, Hairstyling for Men, Minneapolis, 1972-1973.
Receptionist Leo J. Shapiro & Associate, Chicago, 1973. Development assistant American Diabetes Association, 1974-1975. Youth coordinator National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 1975-1976.
Communications manager Trans Union Systems Corporation, 1976-1977. Project manager Shawnee Design Studio, Carbondale, 1977-1979. Project developer coal miner's respiratory disease program Shawnee Health Service and Development Corporation, 1979-1981.
Corporation development assistant Coal Research Center Southern Illinois University, 1982-1986, public information specialist College Engineering, 1986-1991, assistant to dean for external affairs College Engineering, 1991—2002. Lecturer English University Texas Pan American, 2002—2003, assistant professor English, 2003—2004, North Dakota State University, since 2004. Adjunct instructor English, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, 1998-1999, women's studies, SIUC, 2002.
President Jackson County League of Women Voters, Carbondale, 1983-1987. Director Girl Scout Day Camp, Carbondale, 1991. Member Modern Language Association, Western Literature Association, Association for Study of America Indian Lits., Society for Study of Multi-Ethnic Lits. of the United States, Association for Study of Literature and Environment, African Literature Association, Shakespeare Association American, Council for Advancement and Svc. to Education.
Married Richard Andrew Helstern, August 21, 1977. 1 child, Amina Katherine.