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Dr. Naoko Takemaru
Dr. Naoko Takemaru was an associate professor in the Department of World Languages and Cultures, within the UNLV College of Liberal Arts. She was beloved by her students and colleagues. She was also a noted scholar, author, and award-winning educator, who just recently marked her 20th year as a member of UNLV’s faculty.
Dr. Takemaru coordinated Japanese language programs and taught numerous courses on Japanese culture, business, and language. She was incredibly dedicated to her students, having earned the premier teaching award from the College of Liberal Arts.
She was lovingly known to her students as "Takemaru Sensei", and they knew she would never settle for less than their best.
She is also remembered as someone who had a passion for nature and animals, in particular, her love of cats. She is the author of the book, Women in the Language and Society of Japan: The Linguistic Roots of Bias (McFarland, 2010). Her other publications include articles in refereed journals and conference proceedings, as well as book reviews.
She is respected, loved, and mourned by all who knew her: colleagues, neighbors, and students alike.
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