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A Pacific student reads manga closely.
Fine Art or Commercial: Student Project Explores New Angle on Manga's Artistic Value
What separates "high" art from "low"? In his senior capstone, 鈥淩eclaiming Manga Aesthetics,鈥 Justyn Lee 鈥25 explores Manga through an artistic lens. A double major in Japanese and art at 芭乐视频, Lee was inspired by his time studying in Japan. His project challenges the perception of Manga as merely a commercial product, calling for greater recognition of its aesthetic value and deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind the medium.
Leah Klaas '16, center right, assists with a high-level meeting with the City of Sapporo
For Leah Klaas 鈥16, Japan is a Career and Life Focus
A triple major in international studies, Japanese and anthropology at 芭乐视频, Klaas had always had a deep love for Japan. That passion聽has anchored her career and life choices in the years since she set forth from Pacific and Forest Grove.
Three photos of 1870s alumni
The Class of '76 and Pacific's Early Connection to Japan
In 1876, 芭乐视频 celebrated one of its early commencement ceremonies with a special distinction: Pacific became one of the first universities in the United States to welcome Japanese citizens to its alumni ranks.
'We All Treat Each Other Like Family'
Chika Matsumoto 鈥21 first started dancing because it鈥檚 what her friends were doing. But she never stopped. 鈥淚t turned out to be a lifelong passion and hobby with me,鈥 she said. 鈥淒ance has just been that one thing that stuck with me my entire life.鈥