SIGN GUESTBOOK

Did you find one of my dad’s books? Please sign the guestbook in the comment section below. Throw in a book review if you feel like it! Here’s an example:

MISSION

One man, 1000 books, and a Katrina story THE END On May 4, 2020, my dad died of an overdose after over a year of sobriety. He was due to start rehabilitation therapy the next day.  His death was abrupt, painful, and unsurprising. It was the culmination of 15 years of suffering, of fighting, and … Continue reading “MISSION”

DONATE

How to Donate Donations to the David E. Maurer Memorial Scholarship at the University of New Orleans can be processed Online: www.unoalumni.com/DavidMaurer Via mail: Send check made payable to UNO Foundation with the memo “David Maurer Scholarship” mailed to University of New Orleans Foundation, ATTN: Gift Processing, 2021 Lakeshore Dr, Suite 420, New Orleans, LA 70112-3540.

OBITUARY

Published in The Advocate and NOLA.com DAVID E. MAURER July 29, 1956-May 4, 2020 I finally made it to the obituaries, my favorite part of the day. Every morning, before putting my teeth in, I’d flip open the paper and go straight to the obits—undoubtedly my most exciting read of the day. I never cared … Continue reading “OBITUARY”

CONTACT

Contact the Maurer Family Please fill out the following form, or send an email to contact@davidemaurerlibrary.org. We will answer your request as soon as possible. Thank you.

FROM DAVID’S DAUGHTER

A Note on David’s Passing Published to Facebook on May 16, 2020 My dad died on May 4. I need your help. Our relationship was complicated, strained, and sometimes non-existent, as is the case with many families who struggle with addiction. In my early childhood, he was my best friend and my hero. He could … Continue reading “FROM DAVID’S DAUGHTER”

SCHOLARSHIP

About The David E. Maurer Memorial Scholarship was established by the Maurer family following David’s passing to ensure that David could continue to provide students with an education beyond his own death. Funds will be awarded to students at the University of New Orleans, where David studied and taught for many years. Preference will be … Continue reading “SCHOLARSHIP”

ABOUT DAVID

July 29, 1956-May 4, 2020 David E. Maurer was an Assistant Professor of Sociology who loved to test the boundaries of humor in his life as well as in his classroom. Beloved by many of his students, his career at the University of New Orleans spanned over 20 years. A prestigiously decorated and self-proclaimed know-it-all, … Continue reading “ABOUT DAVID”