TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Providence University mourns the loss of Lin Shu-ya, a revered assistant professor who tragically perished in the TMRT accident on Wednesday (April 10).
Lin's passing has left an indelible mark on the hearts of her elderly father, friends, and colleagues, who are all overcome with grief.
As a distinguished legal scholar and human rights advocate, Lin enjoyed a long-standing friendship with Taiwanese lawmakers Freddy Lim and Tsai Pei-hui.
Tsai was devastated the day after the accident and urged a thorough investigation to determine the reasons behind the tragedy.
Lin and Tsai forged a bond over 20 years ago as legislative assistants at the Legislative Yuan, where they frequently engaged in discussions about human rights and Taiwanese politics.
Their friendship soon evolved into a powerful alliance, with both women sharing a deep commitment to advocating for marginalized communities.
Lin's contributions to the law department at Providence University earned her the respect and admiration of her colleagues and students.
One female law student recounted how Lin always exhibited boundless patience and was willing to explain difficult concepts repeatedly.
Yeh Hsin-min, the head of the law department, expressed concern over the unfinished work that Lin had planned for indigenous people but pledged to carry on her legacy.
Amidst the outpouring of grief, school faculty and staff lauded Lin's tireless efforts to promote indigenous language education and vowed to continue working towards fulfilling her dreams.
