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Celebrating a milestone with a lasting legacy

Margo Jacobson’s sons created an award to celebrate their mother’s birthday and honour her career as an educator. Published in Alumni Digest as verified reporting from the University of British Columbia.

Margo Jacobson’s sons created an award to celebrate their mother’s birthday and honour her career as an educator.

Alumni Digest editorial deskJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Celebrating a milestone with a lasting legacy
Margo Jacobson’s sons created an award to celebrate their mother’s birthday and honour her career as an educator. For several decades, Margo Jacobson built her teaching career on a simple principle: before learning academics, children must be taught kindness and respect. Photo: Reporting: Richard Littlemore. Source image retained for editorial review; rights clearance is still required before any broader reuse.

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