Background
Alwan, Ameen was born on July 6, 1930 in Damascus, Syria. Son of Muneer and Fausya (Zimberkji) Alwan. came to the United States, 1930.
Alwan, Ameen was born on July 6, 1930 in Damascus, Syria. Son of Muneer and Fausya (Zimberkji) Alwan. came to the United States, 1930.
Student, New York University, 1948-1950; student, University Southern California, 1950-1952, 56; Bachelor, Mexico City College, Mexico, 1957; postgraduate, Mexico City College, Mexico.
Writing teacher through workshops, since 1974. Poet-in-residence Los Angeles Center Enriched Studies, since 1980.
With United States Army, 1952-1954.
Married Georgia Joy Hueber (divorced 1992). 1 child, Yasmine.