E. Margaret Curtis, Professor Emerita on Influential Women

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E. Margaret Curtis

Professor Emerita, Author

Wilmington, NC

1Award received

Certifications · Degrees · Memberships

Degree University of Sheffield, England, 1960 Degree Univerity of London, England, 1961 Degree University of Manchester, England, 1964 Member I was a member of Rotary International for 26 years Member Midwest Association Latin American Studies, 1994-1996 Member American Schools of Oriental Research 1983-1996 Member North American Patristics Society, 1980-1985 Member TESOL, 1992-1996 Member Institute of Biblical Research, 1972-1985

Her Story

About E.

Taught American and Canadian Literature, High School and University, Manitoba, Canada, 1969-72


Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion, Western Kentucky University, USA, 1972-2002


Foreign Expert, Western Cultures and Spoken English, Chongqing Technical and Business University, Sichuan Province, China, 2008-2009





Her Interview

Ten minutes with E.

01What do you attribute your success to?

Choosing a career that I loved.

02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?

Put your PhD to work!

03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?

Put students first, academia second


Make time for personal relaxation and growth

04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?

In retirement I am writing a Memoir about my early years. Writing the book was delightful - getting it published and marketed is a hassle.

05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?

Kindness

Lending a hand to those in need

Caring for animals

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