An Amazing July!

Hello!

As many of you know Mid-Terms often mark the half way point in the quarter. For me, it means that I am one step closer to completing my degree and dream. Since my last post, I had the chance to speak and network at the 55,000 Degrees event held at Sullivan University. This was hands down the most educating meeting I have been to. I think this is something as a community we should all get behind, so with that being said everyone go check it out! See how you can help be the change this community needs. I am so honored to have had that opportunity, and I can only hope to be part of this movement.

-Ana Lane

Light at the End

   Midterms are finished...phew!! Everyone is looking at their Sullivan webpage to see if they got an "S" or a "U". If you got the latter, don't let it discourage you, there is plenty of time to make it back on top.
   There's 6 more weeks to go and this is usually when I notice the stress levels rise as the major projects begin. Papers and presentations kick off and the library gets busy, study groups form and tempers can flare. If you see this starting in your class, don't let it distract you from anything. You are here to make your life better, why let anything get in the way of that?
   It's easy to give up and say you just don't get it, but you'll never know what you can accomplish if you aren't willing to push through the barriers. If you fail, there is another quarter coming up and you can try again. If people gave up after every time they failed at something, where would the world be? Are you going to let something stand in the way of you accomplishing what you set out to do? Push through and reap the rewards. Wayne Gretzky said it best, "You will miss 100% of the shots you don't take".

Brian Strickler

Halfway through the quarter

This quarter is killing me. I have managed to pick four classes with insane amounts of homework. I have spent literally every weekend in the past five weeks doing homework or studying for tests. And every afternoon before I go to work. I can't wait for this quarter to be over.

Next quarter I will have to take a class on Fridays from 8-12. I usually work every other Friday, so I had to have a little talk with my manager. The result is, that for the next quarter, I get to work every Saturday (right now, I only work every other Saturday, alternating with Friday). That makes a six day work-week (I know, for some students this is normal, I've been lucky enough to be able to afford this luxury of having a five day work-week). When I pointed this out, my manager said "But you are off every Monday and every Friday!". It's funny, how she thinks that I am "off" when I am not at work. Because the reality is, I sit in class from 8-12 on Mondays, and then I go home, and spent the rest of the day doing homework. The same will be true for Fridays, next quarter.

I explained to her that going to school is my REAL job. It's not a hobby, or something I do on the side. Going to school is my priority and my full-time job right now. I am lucky to be able to make it my priority, because my family supports me. School comes first, and then my current part-time job.

My point is, going to school is not always easy, and it takes a lot of time. Time that I would usually spent with my family, doing fun stuff. But it was my choice, and I am glad I decided to go back to school. Because one day, this will be over, and the harder I work now, the faster I will graduate. So I will continue taking four classes, even though it's nearly killing me, because I can see the progress I'm making with every completed class I can check off my list. And one day, there will be weekends again.

Claudia

The Bakery at Sullivan University

I am quickly falling in love with The Bakery across the street from Sullivan University's main campus in Louisville.  Without a doubt, each time I stop in, I'm very impressed.  I especially appreciate the fact that I can take a seat and enjoy a short break while I snack on an excellent edible creation all the while observing the pastry students preparing and perfecting baked goods and pastries in the next room from behind a large glass picture window.  I took this quote from The Bakery's website at http://www.sullivan.edu/bakery/index.asp and it reads: "The Bakery produces a wonderful variety of specialty baked goods, pastries, cookies and candies."  While this is a great description, you really have to stop in and see it for yourself.  The blueberry danish is my favorite sweet pastry so far, but I've only just begun my journey of tasting all the tempting treats The Bakery has to offer.  The strawberry parfait with homemade granola is a perfect snack if you're on the go between classes.  It really hits the spot!  Yogurt paired with fresh fruit is always a healthy option, in my opinion.  I've yet to try any of the fresh baked breads they offer, but those are up next on my list.  The breads are so reasonably priced that there is absolutely no reason for anyone to buy breads from anywhere else.  Also, just about every item The Bakery has to offer is carefully organized and beautifully displayed within their deli cases.  I almost forgot to mention that ALL the baked goods The Bakery has for sale are prepared fresh and in house!!  And the fact that they can build your dream wedding cake is truly a dream come true!  I'm so relieved knowing that I'll have one less thing to worry about on special day because I trust The Bakery will carefully create my flawless and one of a kind dream wedding cake.  But even after reading all this, don't take my word for it, head on over and see The Bakery for yourself.  I'm confident you'll be pleasantly surprised.  Believe me, you'll wish you had stumbled upon this little gem sooner.  And as you bare witness, just as I have, you'll understand that their baking and pastry items are more than just everyday consumables, they are true culinary works of art The Bakery has skillfully mastered!!  I honestly believe The Bakery has discovered the perfect blend, balance, and combination of art, flavor, food, and science.  Anyway, do yourself a favor, go and enjoy!! You can thank me later. ;)

Tim Conneely


Hours:
Monday - Friday:
6:30am-6pm
Saturday:
7am-4pm

Here's a list of items The Bakery offers on their menu:

Breakfast
Danish	apple, peach, cherry, cinnamon, cheese, chocolate
Savory Danish
Muffins	blueberry, cherry/cream cheese, banana nut, raisin bran, apple cinnamon
Croissants	plain, chocolate, almond
Turnovers	apple, cherry
Scones	orange/cranberry, cinnamon/raisin
Coffee Cake	shoofly
Fruit Strudel	apple, raisin & pecan
Breads
	Vienna
	Marble Rye
	Garlic Potato
	French Baguette
	Wheat
	Multigrain
	Sourdough
	Challah (Friday & Holiday only)
	Spinach Feta
	Sun Dried Tomato Herb
	Brioche
	Cheddar Onion Brioche
	Cinnamon Swirl
	Onion Walnut
Russian Braided Breads	small
	large
Candy
Kings Crown	shortbread cookie, w/raspberry, hazelnut mousse, almonds, dipped in chocolate
Bourbon Ball	cake crumbs, graham cracker crumbs, ganache, bourbon (Maker’s Mark ©)
Chocolate Caramel	caramel and crisped rice, covered in milk or dark chocolate
Turtle	pecans and caramel, covered in milk or dark chocolate
Truffles	flavored ganache enrobed in dark, milk or white chocolate
Chocolate Cherry	marzipan, cherry macerated in rum, dark chocolate
Mousse Cups	dark chocolate cup filled with chocolate mascarpone mousse
Peanut Butter Cup	peanut butter, Italian buttercream, and peanuts in dark chocolate cup
Cookies
Lavender	sugar cookie w/ lavender
Mexican Wedding	butter cookie w/ pecans, covered in powdered sugar
Chocolate Turtle	chocolate base topped w/pecans, caramel, chocolate
Florentine	honey, cream, butter, almonds, cherries, orange peel, dipped in dark chocolate
Almond Horn	marzipan, almonds, edged in dark chocolate
Kolachi	sour cream pastry filled with raspberry or apricot
Biscotti	chocolate or almond
Pastries
Baklava	phyllo layered w/ walnuts, cinnamon, sugar, honey syrup
Orange Sole	caramelized puff pastry filled w/ orange buttercream
Brownie	chocolate / pecan, frosted w/ ganache topped w/ pecans
Turtle Brownie	brownie w/ addition of pecans, choc chips and caramel
Éclair	pate a choux shell filled w/ pastry cream, dipped in chocolate
Mini Cheesecake	vanilla cheesecake on graham cracker crust, raspberry center
Japonaise	alternating layers of hazelnut meringue and mocha buttercream
Chocolate Orange Square	chocolate cake macerated w/ Grand Marnier©, filled with orange buttercream, ganache
Petit Four	vanilla cake enrobed w /fondant decorated with rosebud or monogram
Cannoli	mascarpone cheese, cinnamon, diced candied orange, choc chips
Lemon Cream	vanilla cake, lemon buttercream, lemon fondant, toasted almonds
Roulade	(raspberry or mocha) sponge cake w/buttercream
Banana Pudding	alternating layers of whipped/pastry cream, wafers and bananas
Commonwealth Tart	chocolate chip and pecan filling
Crème Brulee	vanilla or chocolate custard – torched to order
Cakes (8")	Please call for special occasion cakes - prices vary according to flavor & decoration.
Chocolate Mousse (7")	alternating layers of chocolate cake and chocolate mousse covered in chocolate shavings
Italian Cream	foam cake w/ pecans and coconut, frosted w/ cream cheese
Black Forest	chocolate cake w/ cherry filling, whipped cream frosting, garnished w/ cherries
Carrot	w/ raisins and walnuts, cream cheese frosting
Linzer Torte	hazelnut crust w/ raspberry filling
Cheesecake	(plain, raspberry or turtle) vanilla flavored cheesecake w/ short paste crust
Single Layer Sheets	quarter sheet - $25 half sheet - $45 full sheet - $80

Moving on to the next phase of life...

Good morning Sullivan students, I'm sorry you haven't heard from me in a while, I have been a tad bit preoccupied trying to get my oldest child ready for his first year at college.  He will not be attending Sullivan University with me, I think that was just a little too close to home (if you know what I mean).  Anyway, he leaves on August 6th for football camp and I'm not sure when he will be back home. 

This is not only and exciting time for him but for me as well, I just find it hard to believe that he's going away to begin his life, I'm happy and proud as well as very anxious for him to begin this new and exciting journey of his life. 

No one ever told me it would be like this, overwhelming feelings for joy, I feel very fortunate to have such wonderful children and I'm looking forward to his next chapter of my life as well. 

Thank you Sullivan for being a part of my journey also, it has help make me who I am today and I am truly grateful.

Please Stop By and Help

Good evening Sullivan Friends,
Please make time to stop by and give blood next week.....help to save someone's life....so very important!
Sullivan thank you for all you do to bring this opportunity to us, you do so much to help in many ways....
EdieJo Morreau