Topic: Japanese
Professor Emeritus Rev. Zuigaku Kodachi honored by the Emperor of Japan
Rev. Zuigaku Kodachi, professor emeritus of Japanese language and literature:
On April 29, Kodachi was awarded the order of the “Rising Sun with Silver and Golden Rays” by the Emperor of Japan, Akihito. Rev. Kodachi was one of 30 international individuals who received this award for his contributions to inter-cultural exchange between Japan and other countries.
Four students receive awards at Toyama Cup
Four undergraduates received awards at the Toyama Cup speech contest, a state-wide Japanese language competition sponsored by the Japan-America Society of Oregon.
In the Division One competition, which includes competitors with one year or less of formal language study, Aaron Kim ‘09 received first place, while Kiersi Burkhart ‘09 took home third. Sarah Gordon ‘10 received an Award of Encouragement. In Division Two, where students with two or more years of formal study compete, sophomore Lisa Tsubouchi received third place.
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