Arthur Saltzman

Dr. Saltzman touched my life. In the second week of my first class, he/we dissected George and Martha in Albee's "Who's Afraid of Virginia Wolfe" and I knew my life would never be the same. Thank You.

Dr. Saltzman

A subtle, dry wit,
Unnoticed by so many,
Prized by the back row.

He was an excellent professor and appreciated by many. His comments may have offended a few, but there were also those who were shown a sharp mind is not a liability.

The best thing that can be said about a person's life is that they touched those around them. Dr. Saltzman has been in my thoughts many times over the years. His passion for literature is impossible to forget. I will never be able to see or hear the word 'salami' without flashing back to the infamous 'hard salami' lecture, which left a classroom in stitches and this student covered in diet Dr. Pepper. I still laugh long and hard when I think of it. I hope I make you proud, Dr. Saltzman. ...

If Art was one thing it was memorable. He will never be forgotten nor will his love and devotion to Joy and his family.

Art was more than a great professor. He was my mentor, my confidante, and my friend. Aside from everything he taught me about writing, I'll never forget what he taught me about myself. I am a much better person having known him and I am grateful.

Dr. Saltzman was one of my favorite instructors at Missouri Southern in 1984-1985. I graduated with a journalism degree, and greatly enjoyed his creative writing course. He called me his "Weird Tales" writer, and sure enough I went on to publish short fiction professionally. I owe him a great debt for his support and insightful teaching. He was a talented writer and a wonderful, unforgettable teacher.

Art was a great teacher and a funny guy but most of all he was a great person! He was the best step father a guy could have and I know that everyone else that he was close to wishes he were still here.

Our deepest sympathy to all Art's family.

"O Captain! My Captain!"
You will be sorely missed.