William Dempsey Valgardson

Background

Valgardson, William Dempsey was born on May 7, 1939 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Son of Alfred Herbert and Raechel (Smith) Valgardson.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, University Manitoba, 1961, B.Edn., 1966. Master of Fine Arts, U. Iowa, 1969. Doctor of Laws (honorary) U. Winnipeg, Canada,1995.

Career

Assistant professor Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri, 1970-1974. Associate professor of University Victoria, British Columbia, 1974-1982, professor, department chairman creative writing, since 1982.

Achievements

• William Dempsey Valgardson has been listed as a notable writer, educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Writers Union Canada

Connections

Children: Nancy-Rae, Val.

Father:

Alfred Herbert Valgardson

Mother:

Raechel (Smith) Valgardson

child:

Val Valgardson

child:

Nancy-Rae Valgardson