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Cynthia Naka: Almost a Half-Century, and Still Learning!

By cynthianaka

  • I was born during the Seattle World's Fair, so I am the same age as the Seattle Space Needle.

    I was born during the Seattle World's Fair, so I am the same age as the Seattle Space Needle.
  • Period: to

    From birth

  • Mt. St. Helens was continuing to errupt the week I graduated from high school.

    Mt. St. Helens was continuing to errupt the week I graduated from high school.

  • Graduated with an BFA from Pacific Lutheran University

    Graduated with an BFA from Pacific Lutheran University

  • Married Atsuyuki Naka of Nishitawara, Japan

    Married Atsuyuki Naka of Nishitawara, Japan

  • Graduated with a MFA from the University of Arizona

    Graduated with a MFA from the University of Arizona

  • The birth of my first son

  • The birth of our second son

  • Graduated with a MAT from Southeastern Louisiana University

    Graduated with a MAT from Southeastern Louisiana University