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Student John
Lambert won
the popular
vote for his
beef and
sausage chili.
S U L L I VA N U N I V E R S I T Y
Sullivan University's philosophy is that students have a richer
college experience and learn better if they are connected and
engaged with the faculty, staff, and students on campus.
Students can choose to participate in a wide range of
student activities and student organizations.
Amanda
Marcum &
Heather
Dickey
enjoyed
decorating
cookies.
Back table:
Ernie Barber &
Elizabeth Steffen.
Middle table: Ray
Cameron & Katie
Clark. Front table:
Drew Smith &
Kim Evans
Chili Cook-Off Sullivan's student lounge
was packed with hungry people and crock-pots of chili
for the 2nd Annual Chili Cook-off sponsored by the
Computer Club. Students, faculty, and staff brought
in their favorite recipes to compete for prizes and
receive recognition for the best chili on campus.
The Computer Club donated most of the proceeds
to the Secret Santa Project for children in need. The
Cook-off gets more elaborate and scrumptious each
year; so keep your eyes open for that winning chili
recipe for next year's big event!
Left, Terry Nevil
& Sarah Seales
had fun too!
Computer Club raises money
for Hurricane Katrina Relief
Computer Club members raised $185.75
for Hurricane Relief. When Executive
Director Mr. McGuire heard about their
efforts, he matched the contributions,
raising the total to $371.50! Sullivan also
participated in the Bluegrass Culinary
Association's Silent Auction, donating a
dinner for eight, prepared and served in
the lucky bidder's home. Estimated value:
$1,200. The University salutes those
involved in these humanitarian efforts.
Student Samantha
Hitchner with her
chili samples.
Poetry, sweet treats, and great
conversation were the highlights
of this year's Valentine's
Extravaganza. Students
enjoyed the cookie decorating
and poetry contests. The
highlight of the day came
when singles paired off
to share information about
each other with a time limit
of eight minutes. At the
end of the “date,” male
participants switched and the
process started all over again.
Student Life Representative,
Jill White asked, “How many
of you discovered something
new about each other?”
Jill said,“Half the couples
raised their hands and
one male participant even
said, ‘I didn't know she
was a Bullwinkle fan!’”
Left to right, club members John
Lambert, Brian Moore, President, Doug
Rayburn, John McClain, Public Relations,
and Shirrod Le’det, Vice President
Mentors for foster children
Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) members recently volunteered
as mentors for SAFY (Specialized Alternatives for
Families & Youth) for their annual parenting seminar.
SAFY is a not-for-profit agency that provides treatment,
foster care, adoption programs, and services to youth
and their families in need throughout America. While
parents were attending seminars, club members
accompanied children to the Double Stink Hog Farm
in Georgetown, where they visited the petting zoo,
which included kangaroos, zebras, and camels and got
their choice of pumpkins! After lunch, it was off to the
Georgetown Pavilion, where they had the option of
swimming in the indoor water park, playing basketball,
or running around the track. The children were not
the only ones who had a wonderful day. PBL member
Natasha Lawson's excitement was contagious. “This
was an amazing experience,” she said. “I thoroughly
enjoyed helping SAFY. This is a great organization
and I believe what they are doing for these kids is
wonderful. I will definitely be attending the next
SAFY event.”
Top: left, Natasha Lawson, SAFY buddy, and Rebecca
Combs. Middle: Keri Randall with an admirer at the
Double Stink Hog Farm. Bottom: Matt Swan with
SAFY buddy.
Good News! There’s still time
to enroll for Spring 2006 classes
starting March 27-April 9
Harrodsburg Road • Lexington, KY 40504
Graduation - Fall 2005
Bright futures await
Sullivan graduates
More than 4,000 people were
in attendance at the beautiful Southeast
Christian Church to honor the
accomplishments realized by each
and every graduate. Cameras
flashed as families and friends
watched with pride as graduates
from Sullivan University’s Louisville,
Lexington, and Fort Knox campuses
were awarded certificates, diplomas,
associate, bachelor’s, and master's
degrees from Kentucky's largest
independent University.
Two graduations per year
Sullivan’s unique year-round
quarter schedule produces graduates
in March, June, September,
and December, and recognizes
their achievements with two formal
graduation ceremonies each year.
When Angela Browning began
Sullivan University's Master’s in
Business Administration (MBA)
degree program in 2002, her coworkers
said they did not think it
would improve her career opportunities.
Boy, were they wrong!
At the time, she didn't
know for certain if all
of her hard work
would pay off,
but she's been
amazed by the
number of doors
that have opened
since starting
Sullivan’s graduate
school program!
In September 2004, Angela
landed an accounting position with
Wintech, a major automotive parts
provider for Nissan, GM, Honda,
and Subaru. A mere eight months
later, she was offered a promotion
to Accountant II. In addition to the
title change, she received more
responsibility and a huge salary
increase, but what really excited
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Dr. Stan Curtis, founder
and President of USA
Harvest was the commencement
speaker
and challenged each
graduate to make a
difference in the
world. Curtis was granted an
Honorary Doctor of Business
Administration Degree; the University's
highest and most respected honor, by
University President Dr. A.R. Sullivan.
Sullivan’s master’s degree opens
doors to bigger opportunities!
Angela Browning and
her proud husband
her was what her employers said
when they offered her the job.
“They said one of the main
reasons they promoted me
was because I received my MBA
degree.” In August, her manager
approached her again, this time
to ask if Angela wanted to
be a Green Belt in the Six
Sigma Quality Control
Process. Angela said,
“He told me that
the Quality Manager,
a Six Sigma Black
Belt, requested me
because he heard
about my MBA and the
improvements I had
made in my department. I was
so thrilled!”
Angela Browning knows first
hand the benefits that come with
continuing your education. If
you would like to see movement
in your career, let Sullivan's
Graduate School Program open
doors to bigger opportunities!