The Department of Theatre Arts extends its deepest sympathy to family, friends, students, and colleagues on the recent passing of Dr. Attilio (Buck) Favorini, Professor Emeritus and founder of the Department of Theatre Arts, and Dr. Po-Hsien Chu, scholar of global Asian theatre and Visiting Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts. We join you in grieving the loss of these remarkable members of our community.

 

January 22, 2022              

Obituary, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Biography, University of Pittsburgh
Note: A memorial for Dr. Favorini is being planned this spring in Pittsburgh. 

Remembrance, Association for Asian Performance

Biography, University of Pittsburgh

Note: You may register here to attend the online memorial for Dr. Chu on March 18, 2022 at 8:00 am EST. An in-person service will also be held April 2, 2022 at 10:00 am EST at the University of Maryland Memorial Chapel.

 

In the coming weeks, we will provide information regarding memorial events and remembrances. If you have a story you would like to share about your time with Dr. Favorini or Dr. Chu, please reach out to Connie Markiw.