Background
Katz, Michael Ray was born on December 9, 1944 in New York City. Son of Louis M. and Alice (Gordon) Katz.
Katz, Michael Ray was born on December 9, 1944 in New York City. Son of Louis M. and Alice (Gordon) Katz.
Bachelor, Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1966. Master of Arts, Oxford University, 1968. Doctor of Philosophy, Oxford University, 1972.
From assistant to associate professor Williams College, Williamstown, Massachusetts, 1972-1983. Professor, chairman department Slavic languages University Texas, Austin, 1984-1997, director Russian, East European and Eurasian studies. Dean language schools and schools abroad Middlebury College, Vermont, 1998—2004, Curriculum Vitae Starr professor Russian studies, since 2005.
Member American Association Advancement Slavic Studies, American Association Teachers Slavic and East European Languages (vice president 1989-1992, president-elect 1995-1996, president 1997-1998, past president 1999-2000), American Council Teachers of Russian (board directors 1984-2001), Association Department of Foreign Languages (executive committee 2000-2002).
Married Mary K. Dodge, November 19, 1978. 1 child, Rebecca Marie Dodge-Katz.