Maurice James Westmoreland

Background

Westmoreland, Maurice James was born on February 5, 1956 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States. Son of Ben David and Betty Ann (Reigelsberger).

Education

Bachelor, Lawrence University, 1979; Master of Arts, University of Illinois, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Illinois, 1989.

Career

Teaching assistant, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1981-1987; university fellow, University of Illinois, Champaign, 1980, 84; instructor, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1987-1990; assistant professor, State University of New York, Albany, since 1990; supervisor, coordinator department for Hispanic language studies, State University of New York, Albany, since 1990. Book reviewer McGraw-Hill, since 1990, District of Columbia Health, since 1990.

Achievements

• Maurice James Westmoreland has been listed as a noteworthy Hispanic literature and language educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Modern Language Association, North America Catalan Association, Northeast Modern Language Association, Teachers Spanish Portuguese.

Interests

• Avocations: biking, languages, politics.