Mariko Kaga began teaching Japanese at Carleton in 1986. She completed her last term of teaching this spring during the covid-19 pandemic. She said, “I didn’t enjoy online teaching, but as usual I enjoyed teaching my students!
Please enjoy these pictures of Mariko over the years and join us in congratulating her on her retirement by adding your own pictures and stories.
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Mariko reads from one of her favorite books about Paddington Bear.
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Mariko, Katie Sparling and Qiguang Zhao
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Mariko receiving her PhD.
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New Faculty Group in 1986.
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Mariko taught 4th year Japanese students with Dr. Seiichi Makino at Middlebury Summer School.
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At Turkey Run in Indiana. It was the first time she saw a wild turkey.
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Mariko in Chicago, a year after she arrived in the U.S.
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The night before Mariko left Japan in 1976.
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Tea ceremony
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Omiai picture. Mariko chose graduate study instead!