Wendy Jacobson honored with emerita status
Wendy Jacobson, associate professor of landscape architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design at Virginia Tech, has been conferred the title of associate professor emerita by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors.
The emerita title may be conferred on retired faculty members who are specially recommended to the board by Virginia Tech President Tim Sands in recognition of exemplary service to the university. Nominated individuals who are approved by the board receive a copy of the resolution and a certificate of appreciation.
A member of the Virginia Tech community since 1991, Jacobson taught design studios and lectured in both undergraduate and graduate-level courses. She directed many bachelor's and master's degree students, of whom 12 were recipients of the annual Stanley Abbott Award for best senior project and thesis.
With a view to exposing students to disparities derived from racial, cultural, and socioeconomic histories, Jacobson taught many outreach and engagement studios to historically disadvantaged communities, resulting in seven community commendations.
Jacobson drew upon her professional practice background in landscape architecture and urban design in Canada, Malaysia, and Australia to develop a broader range of interdisciplinary and international study opportunities for landscape architecture students. In addition, she led a team of international students to a second-place finish in the Urban Memory and Landscape Workshop and Design Competition at Tongji University in Shanghai.
Jacobson shared her knowledge of community planning and design nationally by authoring papers and presenting her work at the Council of Educators in Landscape Architecture annual meetings.
Jacobson received her bachelor’s degree from Dalhousie University and a Master of Landscape Architecture from the University of Guelph.
