Michael Glaser

For the actor from Starsky & Hutch, see Paul Michael Glaser. For the German singer and choir director, see Michael Gläser.
Michael S. Glaser
Born1943 (age 80–81)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
EducationPhD in English, Kent State University, 1971
Occupation(s)Poet, educator
Years active1960s – present
TitlePoet Laureate of the State of Maryland
Spouses2,
Kathleen W.
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(m. 1976)​
Children5
AwardsAndrew White Medal, Homer Dodge Endowed Award for Excellence in Teaching, Columbia Merit Award, Individual Artist Award for poetry
Writing career
PeriodLate 20th and early 21st centuries
Websitemichaelsglaser.com

Michael S. Glaser (born Michael Schmidt Glaser; 1943) is an American poet and educator who served as Poet Laureate of Maryland from 2004 to 2009.[1][2] He is also an advocate for women's rights and health,[3] affordable housing,[4] fatherhood,[5] and writing and arts education in public schools.[6]

  1. ^ "Maryland Manual Online (New Edition): Poets Laureate". Maryland Manual Online, (New Edition). Maryland State Archives. 11 March 2022. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  2. ^ Mercer, Dickson (3 April 2009). "Poet Laureate: At 66, Michael S. Glaser has never been so prolific". Southern Maryland News. Archived from the original (WayBack Machine) on 26 Mar 2012. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  3. ^ ""Glaser, Michael S. 1943–"". Encyclopedia.com. 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  4. ^ ""Glaser, Michael S. 1943–"". Encyclopedia.com (Gale). 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Maryland Manual On-Line, 2006: Former Poets Laureate". Maryland Manual On-Line, 2006. Maryland State Archives. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  6. ^ ""Glaser, Michael S. 1943–"". Encyclopedia.com. 2019. Retrieved 22 May 2022.