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trevor.kenney — Fri, 09 Feb 2018 22:22:05 +0000

Have you ever wondered what happens to the Styrofoam packaging that came with your new standing desk, or the egg carton you brought home from the grocery store?

The process of recycling Styrofoam is highly efficient in terms of volume, effectively reducing a large box of Styrofoam like the one pictured above into a tiny box of melted product below.

When you throw it in the trash, does it break down or will future archaeologists be finding it in our landfills 10,000 years from now? Since June 2017, the Department of Caretaking at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge's has been taking the lead on making sure Styrofoam from the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ isn’t going to be taking up space in the landfill.

The U of L is the first university in Canada to recycle Styrofoam on its campus. It has enlisted the services of StyroGo, a business out of Calgary, which brings a special Styrofoam recycling truck to the Lethbridge campus that shreds and melts waste Styrofoam into highly condensed blocks that are then re-sold to companies that use the recycled products to make into many different kinds of products, including toys and architectural molding.

According to Manager of Facilities – Caretaking, Judy Jaeger, recycling Styrofoam has proven to be a good choice for the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ. While recycling the material is more expensive than traditional disposal methods, the sustainability benefits are outweighing the costs.

Since first starting its Styrofoam recycling program in June 2017, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ has recycled 490 lbs of Styrofoam, which is roughly equivalent to the volume of 4,000 basketballs. As a result, the U of L has reduced its greenhouse gas production by 1.69 Tn. As disposal fees for Styrofoam at the Lethbridge landfill increase over time and the technology for Styrofoam recycling continues to improve, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ anticipates that the financial incentive to recycle Styrofoam will only increase.

In the meantime, the U of L is also working to reduce the amount of Styrofoam coming to campus by ensuring that its Request for Proposals limit the packaging suppliers are allowed to send to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ.

Members of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ community can make sure that waste Styrofoam from their departments ends up being recycled instead of going to the landfill by leaving Styrofoam next to the central garbage bins in their area. Styrofoam must be clean of tape, food or other materials to be recycled. Caretaking staff will then make sure it gets collected with other Styrofoam for recycling. If you’d like to learn more about Styrofoam recycling at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, or as a service from StyroGo, contact Judy Jaeger (403-329-2060) or StyroGo President Robert Herritt (587-890-1140).

SOS making a difference

trevor.kenney — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 21:09:38 +0000

On May 30 and 31, the excitement of Spring Convocation was palpable at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge. Caps and gowns, flowers and photographs lit up the campus as the U of L community came together to celebrate the accomplishments of over 1,400 graduates.

As Chief Marshall of Convocation, Dr. Jon Doan (PhD '06) was able to join in the excitement.

"Convocation is a great experience to share with the students," says Doan, Co-Chair of the current Supporting Our Students (SOS) campaign. "The ceremonies are a wonderful combination of tradition and excitement, and you can really see the students reflecting on their accomplishments at the U of L and envisioning their futures."

Many people play a supportive role in the life of a student. From friends and family to faculty and staff, a support system is crucial to student success. That's why the Supporting Our Students campaign is so important.

Dr. Jon Doan, seen here on the left administering his Chief Marshall duties at convocation, is the Co-Chair of the 2012-2013 Supporting Our Students campaign.

Judy Jaeger, long-time supporter of SOS, is the other Co-Chair of the current campaign.

"I know my donations are always needed," she says. "I see firsthand the struggles students face daily; 25 per cent of my employees in the caretaking department are students taking full course loads. My SOS contributions help them succeed."

In 2012, a total of 330 faculty, staff and retirees contributed to SOS, totalling over $174,000 in gifts and pledges. In 2013, 238 participants have already contributed over $55,000 in gifts and pledges.

Through the generosity of these donors, approximately 2,000 scholarships and bursaries have been awarded to students over the past year. This amazing show of support resonates far beyond the classroom.

"As donors, we might be providing the funds for a student to take that formative course that 'flips the switch' on their education, or to join that eye-opening class trip or student event, or to buy that innovative course textbook that exposes a whole new interest," says Doan, who contributes to SOS on an ongoing basis.

As the 2012-2013 campaign comes to a close, Jaeger and Doan are proud of how it has progressed and look forward to staying involved as volunteers. Watch for an announcement on the SOS Co-Chairs for the 2013-2014 campaign, launching in September.

If you haven't yet made your 2013 gift, the Co-Chairs encourage you to do so.

"We are all here for the students. Without them, this campus would be empty," emphasizes Jaeger. "Please join Jon and myself in giving back to students on a monthly basis. Thank you for putting students first."

For more information on Supporting Our Students, or to make a donation today, visit www.uleth.ca/giving or call 403-329-2582.

This story first appeared in the June 2013 edition of the Legend. For a look at the full issue in a flipbook format, follow this link.

SOS making a difference

trevor.kenney — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:10:08 +0000

As Chief Marshall of Convocation, Dr. Jon Doan (PhD '06) was able to join in the excitement.

Dr. Jon Doan, seen here on the left administering his Chief Marshall duties at convocation, is the Co-Chair of the 2012-2013 Supporting Our Students campaign.

Judy Jaeger, long-time supporter of SOS, is the other Co-Chair of the current campaign.

If you haven't yet made your 2013 gift, the Co-Chairs encourage you to do so.

For more information on Supporting Our Students, or to make a donation today, visit www.uleth.ca/giving or call 403-329-2582.

This story first appeared in the June 2013 edition of the Legend. For a look at the full issue in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Medal winner looking ahead

trevor.kenney — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:11:10 +0000

Whether cleaning hallways or helping to clean up the environment, international student and recent master's medal-winning graduate Olufemi "Femi" Aiyegbusi (MSc '13) finds a way to create a lasting impact.

Aiyegbusi, a Nigerian student who completed an undergraduate degree in economics at Obafemi Awolowo ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ in Nigeria in 2005, came to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge to pursue a master's of science in management. His wife, Titi Babalola Aiyegbusi, who is currently working on a master's degree in English, also made the trek to Canada.

Throughout his time at the U of L, Aiyegbusi has supported his family and paid for his education by working as a campus caretaker. Facilities Caretaking Manager Judy Jaeger regards him as one of her best workers and an exemplary student.

Olufemi Aiyegbusi, left, with Facilities Caretaking Manager Judy Jaeger.

"Femi appreciates where he is from and where he is going," says Jaeger. "He is very determined and always thinks of others and how his actions will impact them. He is a great person."

Femi credits his thesis supervisor, Dr. Rossitsa Yalamova, as being a significant force in his success in the master's program.

"Dr. Yalamova was my supervisor and primarily drove me to participate in all the summer schools and conferences," says Femi. "I also wrote and presented papers with her staunch guidance. She personally mentored and exposed me to the field of complex systems and agent-based modelling, and (together with my readers) played a very crucial role in the crystallization of my research trajectory. I was blessed with a committee that genuinely cares about my success."

In summer 2012, Aiyegbusi successfully competed for a full scholarship to attend the Global Sustainability Summer School at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Change Research in Germany. He was one of 20 students selected worldwide and says the experience was a turning point in his master's research.

"It was a really great experience for me," says Aiyegbusi. "I was exposed to so many ideas and perspectives from people in many different disciplines – physics, biology, economics, humanities, sciences, the arts…"

He says the feedback and perspective offered from these multiple sources prompted him to make significant changes to his project work.

"I went there with a 70-page thesis, and I ended up discarding most of it. The people I met asked me so many questions about my work and whether I'd thought about this or that, I really felt I had to make some major changes."

The thesis, The Alberta Carbon Market: An Exploration of Alternative Policy Options through Agent-Based Modeling, attempts to build a framework examining scenarios and recommending solutions for economic growth coupled with low carbon emissions. Carbon markets or carbon trading are voluntary systems that set limits on carbon emissions, allowing member companies to "sell off" emissions credits to other firms when they come in below limits, or to buy additional credits from others if they are high.

While at the Potsdam summer school, Aiyegbusi completed a crash course in computer programming and, using a tool called NetLogo, was able to create a model that would test his theories, allowing him to make recommendations for carbon emissions policy and legislation.

"This has the potential to be a good strategic tool for companies wanting to manage their emissions," says Aiyegbusi. "It's good to get the research out there to people who will use it."

While his thesis focused on the Alberta carbon market, he hopes to eventually see his research applied to the larger, more complex European markets.

"I chose to base the study initially on Alberta, as I felt it would be nice to do something for this community, and we need to understand simple systems first," he says. "Also, there are policy recommendations that could be of benefit to lawmakers. I thought it would be good to have research that informs legislation."

Faculty of Management professor Dr. John Usher, one of the readers for Femi's thesis, characterizes him as "intensely motivated and very focused."

"His MSc course work outputs in my class were thorough and innovative," says Usher. "His thesis work demonstrated both a keen analytical mind and a big-picture strategic orientation to his interest in carbon trading."

Aiyegbusi convocated in May and received the School of Graduate Studies Medal of Merit.

With the success of his thesis work, Aiyegbusi has also been accepted to present a paper at the 2013 meeting of the Administrative Sciences Association of Canada. He will also attend another summer school in the UK on greenhouse gas capture and storage.

Aiyegbusi has additionally distinguished himself by earning a full scholarship to complete a PhD program at top-ranked Bocconi ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ in Milan, Italy, and will commence studies in September 2013. He hopes to eventually pursue a career in academia.

Jaeger sees need first-hand

trevor.kenney — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 22:57:21 +0000

Judy Jaeger has the type of job that when it's done well, it can easily be taken for granted.

As manager of caretaking at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, her day-to-day duties revolve around coordinating the 51 staff members who keep the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ's campus sparkling clean. It's a role that is integral to the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ's operations, but it's also the kind of position that flies under the radar, simply because it's executed so exceptionally.

Judy Jaeger works with many students who are just trying to make ends meet while pursuing their academic goals.

In a similar way, Jaeger has been a long-time, behind-the-scenes supporter of bursaries, faithfully giving to U of L students in need, year after year. Early on in her role as manager, she recognized that many of her employees were struggling to make ends meet while going to school. She felt compelled to help them.

"Approximately 25 per cent of the staff in caretaking are students. Because of my first-hand interaction, I see how hard students have to work on a daily basis. Scholarships and bursaries make a big difference; some students couldn't afford to be here without them," she says. "If students get help with their tuition, then they can work less and spend more time focusing on their studies.

It's a message Jaeger is taking to the broader ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ campus in her role as co-Chair of this year's Supporting Our Students campaign. Since its inception in 2005, the annual fundraiser has seen more than 650 ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ faculty, staff and retirees contribute more than $1.5 million towards student scholarships and bursaries. And while it's an impressive dollar figure, Jaeger is determined to see it grow larger.

"I want to blow the other records out of the water," says Jaeger enthusiastically.

As Jaeger explains, donations need not be large to make an impact.

"All I want is five dollars a month from everyone on campus. That will be a lot of money in the end."

And while Jaeger encourages colleagues to give for the benefit of students, she also recognizes that the support ultimately has an added benefit for faculty and staff.

"If it wasn't for the students, none of us would be here," she says. "Supporting Our Students gives employees a way to support them. Here at the U of L, we really are part of a strong community where people take care of each other. We work as a great team and are doing a lot of great things by working together."

For more information about Supporting Our Students or to make a contribution, visit: www.uleth.ca/giving.

Have you given to SOS yet?

trevor.kenney — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:18:46 +0000

As students fill hallways and classrooms signaling the start of another semester at the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge, their presence begs the question: have you made your contribution to Supporting Our Students (SOS) yet this year?

The new 2012/13 SOS campaign Co-Chairs, Dr. Jon Doan (PhD '06) and Judy Jaeger, are interested in your answer as they prepare to launch this year's campaign.

"The students are back and they need our help," says Jaeger, manager of caretaking services and a long-time supporter of the campaign.

The campaign, which will officially kick off at an event on Wednesday, Sept. 19, has a strong history of support at the U of L. Since its inception in 2005, more than 650 ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ faculty, staff and retirees have contributed more than $1.5 million toward student scholarships and bursaries.

Supporting Our Students Co-Chairs Dr. Jon Doan and Judy Jaeger.

"This type of support sends a strong message to students," says Doan, a professor in kinesiology and physical education. "It shows them that the people who work here are willing to personally invest in their success."

Through their work on campus, both Doan and Jaeger interact with students regularly and have seen the difference scholarships and bursaries can make. These Co-Chairs insist, though, that it's not only students who benefit from the campaign – faculty and staff have a lot to gain by making a gift.

"Working here isn't about punching in and punching out. This really is a community and everyone has a role to play," explains Doan, who maintains faculty and staff have tremendous influence. "Giving is a great way to help strengthen our community and ensure that your own personal values and interests are represented here."

Jaeger notes that her own gifts have allowed her to support students like those who work in her department.

"We have a lot of students who work casually or even part and full time," says Jaeger, who established a bursary a few years ago to help students in financial need. "I see how they struggle and how hard they have to work to make ends meet."

For faculty and staff considering making a gift, Doan offers a word of advice: "Find an area that's meaningful for you and support it. Contributing to the campaign helps students, but it also creates a sense of community on this campus that we all benefit from."

For more information on Supporting Our Students or to make your contribution today, visit www.uleth.ca/giving/supporting-our-students. Make your 2012 gift by September 28 and you will be entered into a draw to win a prize from the U of L Bookstore.

This story first appeared in the September 2012 issue of the Legend. For a look at the full issue in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Jaeger initiates bursary for students in need

trevor.kenney — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:09:45 +0000

You might not recognize Judy Jaeger's name but it's quite likely you'd recognize her smile, and there's an even greater chance you appreciate the work she does.

As the manager of caretaking, Jaeger is responsible for ensuring a clean, safe and attractive campus for students, faculty, staff and our community.

"I came to work at the U of L after 25 years in the cleaning business," recalls Jaeger. "I've been here for two years now and really feel a strong sense of community on this campus. That's something that's always been important to me, so I feel very lucky to be a part of that."

Believing that being part of a community comes with certain responsibilities, Jaeger has always tried to give back.

"I think it's important to give because I have the ability," explains Jaeger. "Being in caretaking, I was always trying to make things better for others by maintaining a healthy and clean environment. I wanted to keep giving but was looking for another way to do it."

Jaeger recently established the Judy Jaeger Bursary, an award aimed at helping students in financial need. The award demonstrates Jaeger's deep appreciation for the sense of belonging she feels at the U of L, and her strong commitment to ensuring continued opportunities for students.

"We have a lot of students who work casually or even part and full time," explains Jaeger. "I see how they struggle and how hard they have to work to make ends meet. It's nice to be able to help students because without them, none of us would be here."

Jaeger hopes her generosity will result in lasting impacts.

"I believe if you help people – especially when they're young – then they could go on to do anything," explains Jaeger. "If you give to students they can make their own dreams come true and hopefully make the world better for the rest of us."

In addition, Jaeger stresses that in tough times, individual donations – regardless of the size of the gift – make a difference.

"I don't think that it matters how much you give," says Jaeger. "If everyone gave a little it would all add up to a lot."

Combat sleep apnea by attending Lunch and Learn

trevor.kenney — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:09:49 +0000

Do you find you are often tired, even after a full night's sleep?

Obstructive sleep apnea is a serious breathing problem that interrupts your sleep. This results in poor sleep quality that makes you tired during the day. Sleep apnea is one of the leading causes of excessive daytime sleepiness. Another symptom can be snoring and pauses in your breathing while sleeping.

This month's Wellness Lunch and Learn is focusing on sleep apnea. Shaun Wojtowicz, owner of Chinook Respiratory Care, will be on campus Nov. 17 in TH277 to discuss symptoms, signs and treatment for sleep apnea. Make sure you come and check out this informative topic over the lunch hour.

Obstructive sleep apnea means you have short pauses in your breathing when you sleep. These breathing pauses – called apneas or apnea events – last for 10 to 30 seconds, maybe longer. People with obstructive sleep apnea can stop breathing dozens or hundreds of times each night.

If it's not treated, sleep apnea can lead to major health problems, accidents, and even early death. Thankfully, there are excellent treatments for obstructive sleep apnea.

Signs and symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea:
• high blood pressure
• irritability, mood swings or depression
• gasping or choking during sleep
• tiredness or fatigue
• lack of concentration
• morning headaches
• memory problems/memory loss
• sexual dysfunction

The Women's Health Challenge (sponsored by Alberta Health Services Breast and Cervical Health program, Chinook Regional Hospital and Meyers Norris Penny) wrapped up at the end of October. A total of 30 women entered the challenge and have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to the Keg. Thanks to all who had pap tests and mammograms from May 27 to Oct. 26 and good luck in the prize draw!

The Wellness Committee would like to thank all Life Balance Fair exhibitors, prize donors and especially participants that came out on Oct 21. Thanks also to AUPE, who donated $200 towards lunch. The Wii Sports Resort Game was won by Judy Jaeger, caretaking, and the Digital Camera (donated by Chinook Respiratory Care) was won by Chris Lastuka, Anthropology.

Prize winners and donors:
- Large First Aid Kit - donated by Blue Cross - Gwen Umeris

- Shopper's Gift Basket - Shopper's Drug Mart West - Pat Anderson

- Runner's Soul $50.00 Gift Card - Sharon Kanashiro

- Tickets to Opera Goes to the Movies - U of L Fine Arts - Brittanie Graham

- Tickets to Hay Fever - U of L Fine Arts - MaryAnne Hellinga

- Horns 10-game combo pass - U of L Sport and Rec Services - Aubrey Salloway and Chris Lastuka

- One-month facility membership - U of L Sport and Rec Services - Dirk Olsen

- Money Mentors one-hour session - Amanda Berg

- Mini first aid kits - Blue Cross - won by Kim Ordway, Barb Dudley, Judy Jaeger

- Aluminum water bottles - Blue Cross - Connie Chaplin, Betsy Greenlees

- Pedometers - Blue Cross - Doug Smith, Anita Salberg

- Fleece blanket in a bag - donated by Mercer - Louise Miller

- Water bottles - donated by Mercer - won by Katherine Wasiak, Sandra Wiest, Christine Groves, Charlene Sawatsky, Diane Layng

- Digital camera – donated by Chinook Respiratory Care – won by Chris Lastuka

Suzanne McIntosh, Wellness Co-ordinator

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