Vallon Leon Burris

Background

Burris, Vallon Leon was born on May 8, 1947 in Beeville, Texas, United States. Son of Vallon Leon, Senior and Phyllis Bertha (Tatro) Burris.

Education

Bachelor, Rice University, 1969; Master of Arts, Princeton University, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1976.

Career

Assistant professor, CUNY, New York City, 1976-1977; from assistant professor to professor, University Oregon, Eugene, 1977-1992; professor, University Oregon, Eugene, since 1992.

Achievements

• Vallon Leon Burris has been listed as a noteworthy Sociologist, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Sociological Association Beta Kappa.

Connections

Married Beverly Lynn Hudeck, March 8, 1969 (divorced 1978).

Father:

Vallon Leon Burris

Mother:

Phyllis Bertha (Tatro) Burris

Spouse:

Beverly Lynn Hudeck