Gregory Marshall Downing

Background

Downing, Gregory Marshall was born on October 9, 1957 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States. Son of John Marshall and Susan Jane (Lawler) Downing.

Education

Bachelor in English with honors, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1980; Master of Arts in Comparative Literature, New York University, 1985; Doctor of Philosophy in Comparative Literature, New York University, 1989.

Career

Instructor composition, CUNY, New York City, 1987-1989; instructor history of ideas, New York University, New York City, 1987-1990; advisor, instructor gallatin division, New York University, New York City, 1987-1989; professor, director literary studies, New York University, New York City, 1989-1990; professor, director classic texts, advisor masters degree program, New York University, New York City, 1990-1995; professor, New York University, New York City, since 1995; member committees, New York University, New York City, since 1991.

Achievements

• Gregory Marshall Downing has been listed as a noteworthy Interdisciplinary educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Modern Language Association, National Association Scholars, Association Integrative Studies.

Interests

• Avocations: traveling, music and art appreciation, playing guitar.

Connections

Married Jacqueline Marie Taylor, August 11, 1979.

Father:

John Marshall Downing

Mother:

Susan Jane (Lawler) Downing

Spouse:

Jacqueline Marie Taylor