Faster Than You Think

I was sitting back the other day, a bit overwhelmed that I just graduated from the Associates Degree program and still had to go through the Bachelors program to reach the goal I set when I started at Sullivan. Over 100 credit hours, I was surprised that I only had 4 more quarters to go, but I think about what I have learned. It's more than just inside the classroom, but the relationships I have developed with classmates and instructors. Sullivan truly offers an advantage in its small class size and individual attention it offers it's students. Instructors I had my first quarter are still available if I have a question on something that I need for a completely different class. I haven't experienced that at any of the three schools I have attended and it definitely sets Sullivan in a class by itself. Whether you just started or you are nearing the end of you degree program, time is going faster than you think. Take full advantage of the resources offered to you with Sullivan.

Brian

Get Involved

Hard to believe we are aleady half way through the quarter! So much has been going on this quarter, thanks to Kim Atwood and the activities committee. Welcome Week, Spirit Week, Kentucky Kingdom Day are just some of the events that Student Life offers. If you are feeling stressed, bored or homesick, there is no better way to deal with that than to get involved with a club or event at Sullivan. There are many student organizations on campus at Sullivan that fit a wide variety of interests. If there is an interest you have that doesn't have a club, talk to Kim Atwood and she will help you set up a club, she recently helped create a Chess Club that a student was interested in starting in his first quarter here.

At this halfway point, please get a copy of the class schedules for next quarter and schedule some time to talk to your academic advisor to schedule your classes for next quarter.

Brian

Working A Lot

I have recently started working, on average, 30 hours a week at Heitzman Traditional Bakery. Last Sunday, the cake decorator was not there, and someone called in to say that they didn't like the cake that she had made and that they wanted a new one. They needed a cat-shaped groom's cake for a wedding that was in four hours. So I just told my boss that I could do it. He just told me to go for it and gave me no instructions. But I did it in about an hour, after having lots of trouble finding all of the cake decorator's tools and things. When a man came in to pick the cake up, he sent a picture of it to the bride and she said it was perfect! I was so excited. That was the first cake I had made there besides just flat icing and piping rosettes and it was a four layer, shaped, $80 cake! I'm so glad I got the opportunity. I feel so confident in my abilities through all that Sullivan has taught me. Making cakes simply requires that you tell yourself that you are qualified to do it. I'm so happy that I pursued my dreams:)))

-Kate Richter

Kentucky Kingdom trip

This weekend Sullivan sponsors a day at Kentucky Kingdom. Tickets are only $14 per person. I am very excited about going, because I have not been there since they re-opened because the tickets are so expensive. Thank you Sullivan University for sponsoring this trip! We don't even have to worry about parking because there will be a shuttle from campus and the resident hall and back. It looks like it is going to be nice and sunny and I will spend my day at the water park and maybe ride the ferris wheel. I just need to remember to purchase my ticket later today before I go to class ...

Another great trip the university has planned for us is the canoe trip in august, which I am really looking forward to as I haven't been able to go the past two years when they offered it. This will be so much fun.

Claudia (July post #2)

Principles of Management

This quarter I am taking the Principles of Management class and I just wanted to share how this class has helped me realize some important things. We have different assignments and some of the have us analyze businesses and their ethical behavior. I found it very interesting when I found out how some of my favorite stores compare ethically. What I am trying to say is, it made me realize the huge impact consumers can have on companies. For example, I am very interested in animals and protecting them. Unfortunately I don't have much extra money to donate to animal causes while I am still a student, but there are other ways I can make a difference. I can choose to buy only from companies that do not use animal testing on their products (think make-up, beauty products, cleaning supplies). That way, even though I am not donating to a good cause, at least I am not supporting a company that mistreats animals. Another example is getting informed on how your favorite clothing store treats its employees. Do they manufacture by using child labor? Do they only pay minimum wage? Some companies are committed to treating their factory workers with dignity, and even though their products are a little bit more expensive, I like the fact that I am not supporting child labor.
These are just two examples on how you can make a difference.
This class has also taught me what a good manager should do and not do, and it makes me appreciate my former manager so much more! Understanding how things work can make a difference in your work life or your choice of company you work for. You have choices, and sometimes it is not worth working for a company that does not treat you the way they should. One of the main reasons I went to get a new degree is because I wanted to have a choice in where I work, and be able to walk away from a bad work environment. Having a degree opens up choices that people without a good education don't have.

Claudia (July post #1)

Italian food for thought.

This past week we studied Italy in my international lab... here is a small protion of a paper that I had to write about the week.  I think it's "food for thought!"  (Pardon my terrible pun)

 Pasta. Pasta. Pasta!  Every day, after lab, I needed a nap.  There were so many good pasta dishes that combined a lot of flavors that I knew and loved.  One thing I learned about Italy is the simplicity of it.  I kept looking at the recipes and wanted add so much more.  More wine, bay leaves, and nutmeg to the bolognese sauce.  Though granted those are all fine things to add and they would not have made the sauce bad, it wasn’t the point of the dish.  The dish, along with many of the others that were put on the table that day, was meant to celebrate more than just the food. 

            In Italy, food is love.  Food is family.  Food is served family style and is meant to be served with family.  Lots of simple, good, nourishing food to eat with the ones you love.   They are creative with their use of the leftover food and don’t let anything go to waste.  Food is also wealth to them.  The wealthiest man in Italy wasn't always the one with the most money.  It was the one who had the best food, the best ingredients, and had people to share them with.  I think the rest of the world should be more like that. 

-Lauren Steele 

My Fourth Quarter

Hope everyones quarter is going well, mines is a blast. Im one step closer to my degree. My favorite class right now would have to be dining room services. Who knew there could be so many rules to service. We are even plating table side service. Its absolutely awesome!
-Alexis Addison

Fourth Quarter

My fourth quarter is already going by insanely fast. That may be because I've started working full time at Heitzman Traditional Bakery, along with being a full time student. Modern Pastry is so much fun and I'm really starting to enjoy chocolate. It was frustrating at first and I was upset that I came in right as Chef Turner left Sullivan. I would have loved to learn from him, but hopefully he will be coming by to help our class a few times this quarter. We have already learned how to make chocolate showpieces and flowers, and today we started the candy section. We made cherry cordials, chocolate truffles, and marzipan. Since there is no theory for this class, I have been doing a lot of research on my own and I thoroughly enjoy that. I only have 3 more quarters here and they are going to go by so quickly!

-Kate Richter

Downtown Walking Tour

Last week some Sullivan students gathered in downtown Louisville to explore the city in a guided downtown walking tour. The weather was perfect, not too hot but nice and sunny. We met with a guide at the visitor center, who took us through some of the city's sights in 90 minutes. This tour is not just interesting for our new (and out of town) students, it it also pretty neat for people who have lived here a while or all their lives. You can learn new things about your town all the time. Did you know that one of the buildings has a meadow on its roof and that they have beehives there? I didn't. I also never noticed the designs on top of the tree guards. Go check them out. They are all different.

Here are some of the photos that Kim took and posted on the Facebook page:

On the Belvedere

First stop

 Listening to the guide (with the hat)

I am so glad that Sullivan offers so many different activities, and the lovely Miss Kim is doing a great job planning them for us. You can just tell how much she enjoys her job.

Claudia (June posting #2)

Food Photography

After I moved out of Gardiner Point Residence Hall last quarter, I've had to adjust to apartment living.  One of the bonuses is that I have my own kitchen!  I have been experimenting with some food photography quite a bit so far this quarter! I'm hoping to learn some more dishes in International Lab and make them at home and photograph them!  More to come!  Hope you guys like them!

Strawberries!

Iced Coffee

Eggs

-Lauren Steele

Is it July already?

I just realized that June went by and I have no idea what happened. Is it really July? I was terribly in June with a huge project we did in one class (writing a movie script and filming a short movie), finals, and then, the two week break. I can not emphasize this enough, plan your time so you don't get stressed out at the end of the quarter. I had a relaxed end of the quarter because I was able to finish projects early and then I only had one final on Monday. This made my break so much longer.
I really enjoyed time with my family and being able to relax and not worry about work or homework, and it is a good thing because you come back to class feeling ready to study again. If someone does feel stressed, we do have someone on campus who can help students get through stressful times in their lives. Dr. Renee Rust-Yarmuth  can help students in the Wellness Center.
http://pages.sullivan.edu/wellness_center/index.asp
I think this is a great offer and can be a life saver for students. Never give up, seek help and work through your troubles.
Have a nice and not too stressful summer quarter.

Claudia (June posting #1)

Things to do

Hey everyone,

Here are some things to do that are listed on S.A.C part of the main website. I have copied them for you to make it easier to share!

Downtown Louisville, Main Street, Fourth Street, Market Street & Butchertown
The Highlands
Bardstown Road
Crescent Hill/Clifton
Frankfort Avenu
Hurstbourne/Stonybrook
Hurstbourne Parkway
St. Matthews
Shelbyville Road


Personally I like Crescent hill area and Frankfort avenue, I think they are lovely areas to vist.

Find more activities and descriptions of these place at the link below
http://pages.sullivan.edu/student-activities/things-to-do.asp

-Alexandra Leigh Cruikshank

Country recipes- Applebutter

Hey guys,
I figured it would be nice to share a few of my WV recipes with you guys and first I would like to share the magic of apple butter.
For those who don't know apple butter is made by cooking down apples until they are like applesauce then cooking it even more until it caramelizes to a beautiful dark brown color. You can make different flavors of apple butter like clove, ginger but traditionally you will see it as cinnamon. My family makes and sells our apple butter across the state of West Virginia and most recently we had a huge event in Ripley, Wv at the state arts and crafts festival. Here are some pics below so you can see what I am talking about. Now you can cook apple butter on a stove top in a pot and just cook and stir until it suits you but here is how it has always been done traditionally in the country.
First you need a big copper kettle and a fire pit. Peel a ton of apples of your choice and cut add to the pot with a little bit of water. Cook that baby over a open fire for as many hours as it takes. (We have 40 Gallon kettle at it takes upward of 10-15 hours to cook, its an all day affair.) When it is close add you sugar, but don't add flavor until your ready to can. Canning is tricky for those who are just starting it and you should look up a professionals guid to that and take it seriously, you don't want food-born illnesses in your canned foods.

I hope you guys will one day get to make this, it is a load of fun to do and a great bonding thing as well. Stretch your culinary mind and see the different things you can do with this classic tradition.


-Alexandra L. Cruikshank