Who's Who in China (3rd edition)/Chu Yu-yu

Dr. Y Y Tsu

朱友渔学友滿

(Chu Yu-yu)

Dr. Y. Y. Tsu was born at Shanghai in December 1887. He studied at St. John's. In college he was a prominent student and athlete. He was also editor of the college publications, the Echo and the Dragon. In 1907, Dr. Tsu graduated from the institution and received the degree of A. B. After teaching in his alma mater for two years, he sailed for the United States in the summer of 1909 for advanced study. He entered the General Theological Seminary in New York City, specializing in sociology. Later he joined Columbia University, receiving the degrees of M. A. and Ph. D. Dr. Tsu returned to China in August 1912 by way of Europe and Siberia, and has since been engaged in educational work as Professor of Sociology of the St. John's University, Shanghai. Dr. Tsu is connected with many public organizations and holds several offices, including chairman, Boy Scout Association of Shanghai; chairman, St. John's University Alumni Association, Shanghai branch; Chinese secretary, American University Club; member editorial board of the Chinese Recorder; publication committee of the Christian Literature Society of China, National Committee, Y. M. C. A., China Continuation Committee and member of the directorate of the World's Chinese Students' Federation. Dr. Tsu is the author of several books both in English and in Chinese. He wrote the Sprit of Philanthropy, (in English) and translated George' Hodges Saints and Heroes. He has contributed to magazines on sociological subjects, such as “Confucian Idea of God,” “Eugenics,” “Native Charities of Shanghai,” etc.