George Yu

Rest in peace, George, and my sincerest condolences to Priscilla. You were my favorite buyers in 2006 at my beloved 1725 Washington Street; your professorships and life in retirement were an inspiration to me back then...and now. Kind regards, Rick Hills

George was an incredible force and visionary who brought Asian American Studies to the Midwest. He was always so warm and welcoming, mentoring faculty in the then Asian American Studies Program. His support for us and leadership at the campus level laid the foundation for AAS to be among the best in the nation. George and Priscilla were there for us as scholars and individuals, and I am so grateful to have known him.

I had the pleasure of serving with Professor George Yu on the Committee to establish the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. He was a remarkable administrator, and a splendid leader. On a personal level, he was kind and warm. He was my dear friend, and I will miss hm. May his Soul Rest in Peace, Bal Balgopal

In loving memory of a caring and kind George who had a unique sense of humor. This photo records your and Priscilla's warm welcome to your San Francisco home in June 2018. We will always cherish our fond memories of you... Tim & Keiko Liao

Our heart-felt condolences to Priscilla and the family. We missed the time we shared together in Champaign-Urbana! Sincerest-Joanne Chou and David Soong

My deepest condolences to George Yu's loved ones. I remember George fondly as the Director of our Asian American Studies Program at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. I was one of the half dozen faculty he hired, along with colleagues in the History Department, to establish the Program. He assembled a terrific team of top-notch faculty from the nation. It was a real pleasure to have been in conversation with him. George performed his duties with aplomb. He always invited the campus...

The Department of Asian American Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, sends it deepest condolences. George Yu was a founding leader in the creation of our department and our scholarship. He will never be forgotten.

Dear Priscilla, Anthony and Phillip, I was deeply saddened to learn of George´s passing. George was a model of humanity, soft-spoken and wise, welcoming to all who knew him, and a distinguished teacher and scholar across languages and cultures. There is comfort in knowing he lived a full life of love of his family, friends, and colleagues. I will miss you, George. You have may profound condolences. Ed Kolodziej