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Glen Cope Obituary
Cope, Glen Hahn, PhD
1949 – 2022, Dr. Glen Hahn Cope of Creve Coeur, MO, passed away Sept 30, 2022. She is survived by husband, David Cope, siblings Cara (Cecil) Murray, Bill (Lauren) Hahn, sister-in-law Jean Augensen, nieces & nephews: Brenda (Jimmy) Romo, Julie (Jamie) Rand, Brant (Lisa) Augensen, Michael (Cyndy) Murray, Peter (Jaclyn) Murray, Ruth Murray, Nathaniel (Dana Neustel) Hahn & Vincent Hahn.
Glen received a BA from Univ. of Michigan, an MA from Syracuse Univ. and a PhD from The Ohio State Univ. She taught at Univ of Texas and American Univ., Washington, DC; served as Dean at Univ. of Illinois-Springfield; and was Provost & Vice-Chancellor at Univ. of Missouri-St Louis. She was one of St Louis Business Journal's most influential business women in 2010. Glen was a member of First Church of Christ, Scientist Town and Country.
Services: A celebration of life will be Sat., Oct 8 at 3 p.m., Visitation at 2 p.m., Bopp Chapel, Kirkwood, MO. Contributions may be made to Peace Haven Assn., 12630 Rott Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127.
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Melissa Hattman
October 5, 2022
My deepest sympathy to David and all of Glen´s family. I was fortunate to work with and for her at UMSL. I remember her fondly.
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Judith Walker de Félix
October 5, 2022
It was a blessing to work for Glen. As we looked for ways to improve students´ experiences at UMSL, she was open to innovation and optimistically accepted new ideas. UMSL took part in several national meetings with other urban universities because Glen understood that we all faced similar issues.
Glen also knew how to motivate me by delegating difficult issues. She trusted me and gave me full rein to accomplish those tasks. She was also open to offer advice when I needed help.
Glen was a brilliant scholar who developed her academic career at American University and the University of Texas. When colleagues in her field at UMSL learned that she was a candidate for provost here, they told me of the importance of her contributions to her academic field.
Glen and I used to laugh about our different communication styles because she was an extrovert while I was the opposite. That meant that she got energy from talking to others so she´d frequently stopped by to chat. We got to know each other very well because Glen was so communicative.
Similarly, Glen loved all her staff. She planned parties and lunches to honor their them and their work.
Glen was also devoted to her husband. She was almost starry-eyed when she talked about Dave and their history together. We rarely saw him in the office, but when he came, Glen´s face would light up, and she´d joyfully greet him.
Glen´s faith was apparent although she rarely talked about religion at work. I knew from our private conversations that the basis of her love for the students and her staff was her spiritual belief. She described the training she took for healing and shared Thanksgiving materials with me.
Knowing of her deep spirituality may help us come to terms with losing her at such a young age.
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