The Shakespeare Society of America awards Dr. Louis Marder the honorary title:
Director Emeritus
The Board of Directors of the Shakespeare Society of America (SSA) are proud to acknowledge that Dr. Louis Marder has distinguished himself through his lifelong dedication to the Works of William Shakespeare and his scholarly support of the SSA. Herein we bestow the honorary title of Director Emeritus with membership in the Shakespeare Society of America for life.
Dr. Marder’s illustrious academic career began at Kent State University in Ohio before he relocated to the University of Illinois in Chicago, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of English. He produced the Shakespeare Newsletter (SNL) for forty years. That dedication speaks volumes about his endurance as a globally recognized Shakespearean Scholar to promote the Works of Shakespeare.
Dr. Marder’s support of the Shakespeare Society of America started in 1968 when he was a Board Member, and for years he contributed his scholarly perspective to SSA Stakeholders.
It is an honor to proclaim:
Dr. Louis Marder, Director Emeritus
Shakespeare Society of America
