Cardinal Hall of Honor
A Distinguished Professor Emeritus and Piper and University Scholar in mechanical engineering, Dr. Chu faithfully served the university for 40 years arriving in Beaumont in 1979. He spent the last 25 years of his career with the added title of Faculty Athletics Representative. During his time as F.A.R., Dr. Chu oversaw the process to make sure that LU student-athletes met all NCAA, conference and university requirements for initial and continuing eligibility for athletics participation. During his time at LU, Dr. Chu received the William G. Lesso Memorial Award, Piper Professor Award, was twice named Faculty Advisor of the Year, IE Leadership Award winner, three-time recipient of the LU Teaching Bonus Award, two-time LU AIIE Outstanding Faculty Award and two-time recipient of the ALCOA Faculty Development Award.
