Virginia Joan Cyrus

Background

Cyrus, Virginia Joan was born on September 3, 1939 in Snohomish, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of George Stanley and Ruth Elizabeth (Brodigan) Dubuque.

Education

Bachelor, Pomona College, 1961; Master of Arts, U. Washington, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Washington, 1968.

Career

Instructor, Maricopa County Community College, Phoenix, 1971-1973; instructor, Cerro Coso Community College, Ridgecrest, California, 1973-1974; Professor of English, women's studies, Rider U., Lawrenceville, New Jersey, since 1975. Consultant in field.

Achievements

• Virginia Joan Cyrus has been listed as a noteworthy Educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Founding coordinator Arizona Women's Political Caucus, Phoenix, 1971-1973 (Women of the Year award 1972). Board directors Bucks County Opportunity Council, Doylestown, Pennsylvania, 1985-1990. Member National Organization for Women, Modern Language Association, American Association of University Professors, National Women's Studies Association (national coordinator 1982-1985,Distinguished service award 1990), Women's Caucus Modern Languages, Phi BetaKappa.

Connections

Married John Dennis Cyrus, June 30, 1962. Children: Cynthia Joan, Liesl Jane.

Father:

George Stanley Dubuque

Mother:

Ruth Elizabeth (Brodigan) Dubuque

Spouse:

John Dennis Cyrus

child:

Liesl Jane Cyrus

child:

Cynthia Joan Cyrus