David Martin Gitlitz

Background

Gitlitz, David Martin was born on April 24, 1942 in Binghamton, New York, United States. Son of James Bernard and Ruth (Kalette) Gitlitz.

Education

Bachelor, Oberlin College, 1963; Master of Arts, Harvard University, 1964; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1968.

Career

From assistant to associate professor, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1968-1975; assistant to dean of international programs, Indiana U., Bloomington, 1974-1976; department chairman modern languages, U. Nebraska, Lincoln, 1976-1982; dean of Arts and Sciences, professor comparative literature, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1982-1987; acting vice president for academic affairs, provost, State University of New York, Binghamton, 1987-1988; provost, U. Rhode Island, Kingston, 1988-1991; professor Hispanic studies, since 1988. Director Academy Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostella, 1974, 79, 87. Pres.Nebr. Foreign Lagn.

Teachers Association, 1979-1980. Board directors Council of Colls. ofArts and Sciences, 1986-1989.

Achievements

• David Martin Gitlitz has been listed as a noteworthy Hispanic studies educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

• book

  • La Gran Comedia, Gvardate de la Agvva Mansa: Beware of Still Waters

Membership

Vice president Tri-Cities Opera. Secretary Summer Music Festival, Binghamton, 1986-1988. Member Association for Classical Hispanic Theater (vice president 1985-1987, board directors), Modern Language Association.

Interests

• Avocation: pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

Connections

Married Elizabeth K. Strong, January 1965 (divorced 1976). Children: Deborah Melissa, Abigail Beth. Married Linda Davidson, 1989.

Father:

James Bernard Gitlitz

Mother:

Ruth (Kalette) Gitlitz

Spouse:

Linda Davidson

Spouse:

Elizabeth K. Strong

child:

Abigail Beth Gitlitz

child:

Deborah Melissa Gitlitz