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Dr. Elsie Tu

Dr. Elsie Tu is a prominent social activist. After graduating from college in Britain, she came to Hong Kong where she stayed for over half a century. She has devoted her life to serving the Hong Kong community. Dr. Tu was a member of the Urban Council and the Legislative Council of Hong Kong. During her tenure, she fought hard against corruption. Her consistent effort to fight corrupt practices was regarded as one of the driving forces which ultimately led to the establishment of the Independent Commission Against Corruption in Hong Kong. Dr. Tu set up the Mu Kuang English School in 1954 to provide underprivileged children with learning opportunities. The University conferred upon Dr. Tu the degree of Doctor of Social Science, honoris causa, for her selfless devotion to the Hong Kong community.