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for Norval Glenn
Poopak Taati
February 12, 2013
For Norval, the wonderful person he was and the true friendship we had. He is in heaven.
January 24, 2013
There are few people who make impacts on one's life. I am so glad that Norval was one person impacting my life. I now realize how lucky I was having him as a fine professor and then a wonderful friend. I am just so very sorry that I was out of the country when he passed away although we had email exchanges on his last days. This world is a better place because of him and people like him.
Jeng Liu
March 20, 2012
Dear Dr. Glenn,
My name is Jeng Liu, from Taiwan, has took your Research Methods and Family Studies courses when I was a graduate student. I got my PhD in 1998. After my graduation, I sent you Teacher's Card a few times around Chinese Teacher's Day (9/28). Time flies. I am now Professor of Sociology, Tunghai University, Taiwan. At this moment, I am the Fulbright Visitng Scholar at Queens College, the City University of New York. I am so sorry to know that I cannot meet you anymore. I thank you for your training, inspiration, help, and everything. Sincerely Yours, Jeng Liu
Joe Kasof
March 4, 2012
The kindest, fairest, finest, and most accomplished person I met in my four years on the Texas faculty, and of the most extraordinary I have ever met anywhere. The world is so much a lesser place without Norval Glenn.
Poopak Taati
February 13, 2012
To the memories of my dear friend and mentor, Norval Glenn. I do miss him and his kindness.
George Lewis
March 11, 2011
Thank you, Norval, for your service to our country.
Sheron Stone
March 10, 2011
We are truly sorry to hear of Norval's passing.
Isabell Springer
March 6, 2011
In my research last year I discovered Norval's work. I called him to thank him for his commitment to the field of relationship education. He was surprised that I would call to express my gratitude to a perfect stranger, but his spirit that expressed itself so freely in his writings was like that of a trusted friend. Thank you Norval for being the difference. Isabell Springer, PhD candidate, Gainesville, FLA.
Ana Maria Goldani
March 1, 2011
Professor Norval Glenn was gentle and very kind with his students. He was extremely patient with foreign students like me at UT, and always willing to help us. Even few years later, when I called him for advise on my first Syllabus on Family, course that I was teaching at UCLA. He was so kind discussing my ideas, offering suggestions and sending me readings. I will miss him very much and would like to send all my best to his wife. "Mis sentimientos y abrazos Grace".
Mary Ann Lamanna
February 28, 2011
As a sociologist of the family, I will really miss Norval Glenn--he leaves a big hole in our professional field.--Norval was incredibly supportive and helpful as an internal reviewer of my marriage and family textbook over the years. His own work was a valuable resource, and he was always willing to share unpublished work with family science scholars. He was equally friendly in person or over email. While my "politics" of the family were different than his, I admire his dedication to the Institute of American Values and related programs.---Mary Ann Lamanna, Professor Emerita of Sociology, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
Marjorie L. Coppock
February 26, 2011
When I taught marriage and family I deeply appreciated Dr. Glenn's academic concerns and analyses in regard to the changing conditions of the family. Although I never met him, he graciously read a book I wrote, giving me feedback and support. His life was a blessing to many. He will be missed.
Jonathan Saenz
February 25, 2011
Professor Glenn had an important impact on my life far beyond his Family Policy Issues course I had the pleasure of being a part of at the University of Texas as a student. His grace and compassion was a real joy to see for someone of his professional stature. His wisdom and committment to studying what keeps families and marriages strong will be missed. I wish I had the chance to say "thank you" one last time.
February 25, 2011
Our condolences to Dr. Glenn's family. He was a giant in the field of marriage and family studies. He will be sorely missed.
Dr. Paull Pettit
Dynamic Dads, Inc.
Dallas, TX
Cecilia Dean
February 25, 2011
Professor Glenn was a gracious man, who patiently responded to the infinite queries that we made in preparing reports and other materials for the Population Research Center. He was never boastful and downplayed his many accomplishments, preferring to encourage other colleagues to bask in the academic sunlight. He was a genuinely good person, for whom I held (and still hold) profound respect.
Roland Warren
February 22, 2011
Norval was such a tremendous champion for building strong marriages and good fathering. We, at National Fatherhood Initiative, will miss him. His research has helped us in so many important ways.
Vincent DiCaro
February 22, 2011
Norval was the consummate professional and gentleman. We at National Fatherhood Initiative will miss him greatly. He did so much great work for us over the years.
George Yancey
February 21, 2011
Glenn is that rare scholar who is as nice as he is brillant. He used part of his own research money to help fund my dissertation. He was always through but never harsh. The academic world lost a great and kind man. I have lost my first mentor.
Nancy Voigt Wedemeyer
February 21, 2011
Norval was an inspiring and encouraging colleague when I taught at UT in the 1980s. He brought grace and dedication to the University and was a personal encouragement to me.
Mark Butler
February 21, 2011
Dr. Glenn was a great scholar and a truly nice person, with a kind greeting whenever we talked. He will be missed.
Nicole Ryan Gagnon
February 20, 2011
Even when he started experiencing health problems and was spending most of his time in the hospital, Dr. Glenn agreed to be my thesis reader. This was just the type of man he was. While his research was remarkable, his constant generosity and kindness were inspirational. I am so thankful for the few opportunities I had to interact with him and for the impact he has had on my life. He is (and will continue to be) sorely missed.
Paulina Sosa
February 20, 2011
To all: I just wanted to, first, express my deepest sympathies for Professor Norval's family and close loved ones. I, second, wanted to voice something that many others have already come out and said. Professor Norval was a really great professor, person and inspiration. He truly had a genuine spirit that cared about his students and really wanted to see them succeed. For this reason, I will be ever so grateful for having the honor to have had him as my professor several years ago. I pray that he is in peace and that God comforts his family with love and support. Sincerely, Paulina
jc williams
February 20, 2011
Grace, I'm not completely sure how I accessed Norval's obituary but it certainly came as a great schock. Incredible accomplishments and passion for his lifelong work. My condolences to you.
Robert Love
February 19, 2011
Dear Norval,
Thank you for everything. You were a wonderful professor, so generous with your time and encouraging of your students. I feel so blessed to have had you as a mentor.
You were kind, caring, and eager to help others, yet never boastful of your good works or many academic accolades. We should all strive to follow your example. I know I will.
With love,
-Robert
Joan & John Schlenker
February 18, 2011
Grace & Erik, we pray that you find faith and peace of heart as you travel this journey of great loss. We did not know Norval personally; but do know he was a wonderful husband and step-father. We wish we could be with you during this time of sorrow.
Heidi Melz
February 18, 2011
Dr. Glenn was the best mentor a graduate student could ask for. He was generous with his time and his support and he was sooo kind. He had a profound influence on my own development as a family policy researcher and I will miss him very much.
Margo Mitchell
February 18, 2011
Prof. Glenn was my favorite teacher when I took classes at UT. We had many wonderful conversations and even organized a trip to hearings on the Marriage Bill of Rights at the state legislature. He was a wonderful, intelligent, honest, thoughtful man. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to know him and learn from him.
This was at one of our cousin's reunions on the family homestead.
Dean Gleason
February 17, 2011
What happy memories I have of my cousin Norval. We were always delighted when he and Grace came to our cousin's reunions at the ranch.
The Hogans
February 17, 2011
Norval was dearly loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
With sincere condolences to his loved ones,
The Hogans
Jeannie Fulbright
February 17, 2011
We'll miss you, Uncle Norval. You were the most gentle spirited person. I know your presence will be missed by many.
Warmly,
Jeannie
Tracey Kyckelhahn
February 17, 2011
I was a sociology undergraduate and graduate student at UT. One of my professors noted that, unlike a lot of well known academics, Norval didn't have an ego. He seemed to be a genuinely nice man.
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