TechniTalk: The Magazine. Vol.2, Issue1 by TechniTalk: The Magazine

Winter/Spring 2017 | Vol. 2, Issue 1

NIGHT AT THE LOUIES Sullivan represents in fashion, glamour, and design | Page 6 SPRING SUPERLATIVES Meme-fighting / emoji-talking / high heel running | Page 10

HIDDEN TALENTS

Rachel White & Michael Woodcox reveal the secret lives of awesome teachers | Page 14 PLUS: Ask Emily, My Studio Experience, The Thin Line Between Love and Need, Old School Technology, College Advice, and A Scholarly Send-off

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B RAG G I N G RI GHTS Rendered Kitchen Elevation by Crystal Cosson Photoshop artwork created in Visual Communications 2 class for Interior Design

PUBLISHER Sullivan College of Technology & Design MANAGING EDITOR & CREATIVE DIRECTOR Rhonda Mefford rmefford@sctd.edu CONTRIBUTING EDITORS Chris Ernst Donna Reed PHOTOGRAPHER Brian Despain CONTRIBUTING GRAPHICS Don Brown Sr. Crystal Cosson Tony Crush Brian DeSpain Mary Gratzer (AAF Louisville) Rhonda Mefford Kaylin Shackelford Jill Sherman Rachel White CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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ON THE COVER: Believe it or not, Sullivan Tech teachers are pretty cool inside—AND—outside of the classroom. On this issue’s cover, Web and Multimedia Instructor Rachel White models a fascinator she created for a client. Catch more of her story on Page 14!

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FREE Alumni Perks

Stay connected, get a job, save on tuition...

Ask Emily: Resumes & Interviews

Yes, you should wear a tie to a job interview.

My Studio Experience 12 Field trips, outtings, and “fish on a bed of garbage”

Thin Line Between Love & Need 16 The Our choices affect us personally and professionally... In other words, let Donna Reed have coffee.

Old-School Technology in the Library

Not your grandma’s storybooks.

Love It, You’ll Learn It 20 IfIs itYou too much to ask to have a career you actually love?

FEATURES at the Louies 6 Night Sullivan Tech represents in a night of glamour, fashion, and advertising design.

Spring Superlatives 10 Who will break the world record for distance running in six inch heels?

& Dodecahedrons 14 Designs Mastering the Rubics Cube and other hidden talents.

GALLERY Scholarly Send-off 18 APicture yourself here.

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BYTES THE TALK OF CAMPUS!

On April 26th, people around the world— including Sullivan Tech students and staff— wore jeans in support of “Denim Day,” a visible protest against myths surrounding sexual assault. Photo courtesy of Brian DeSpain

Want more Hot Bytes? Visit sullivantechnology.com Want your Hot Byte published? Email rmefford@sctd.edu high school team at Sullivan Louisville for almost two years. I look forward sharing my experience and learning new things with you! I am an Army brat and have lived all over the world. My wife and I enjoy going to the movies... Plus we are both hardcore nerds that like to game and keep up with anime.”

Logan Fleek

This Guy’s on Fleek Let’s welcome Logan Fleek to our High School Admissions team. He says, “I am really excited about the opportunity to work with the Sullivan Tech team. A little bit of information about myself is that I have been happily married for three years and we a have a wonderful little fur baby (dog) named Emma. I am a 1LT in the United States Army Reserves and just finished up my company command and should be promoted to Captain this summer! Before working at Sullivan Tech I was a store manager at a Valvoline Instant Oil Change for two years. I have been a part of the 2

Are you—or do you know—a high school student who wants more information about Sullivan Tech? Call Logan at 502-213-8222 to schedule your tour today!

Blackboard Anyone? With “technology” in our name, we are constantly looking at new ways to use technology to enhance efficiency in our classrooms. Blackboard will be instrumental in helping Sullivan Tech disseminate information between our faculty and students. This technology provides you with an up-to-date glimpse of your course syllabi, instructor contact information, and gradebook. You can access the site online at sullivan.blackboard.com or download the Bb student app. As we progress, we will introduce more functionality within

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Blackboard to help bridge information gaps between our faculty and students. - Brittany Cottoner, Evening Dean

Calling All Techies! Sullivan Tech is reactivating its chapter of the National Technical Honor Society (NTHS) to bring opportunities to students excelling in career and technical fields. If you have completed two quarters with a cumulative 3.3 GPA and are willing to perform service hours for the school and your department, we would love to have you join us. You will receive a certificate, membership card, pin, and a special tassel you can wear at Graduation. You will have opportunities to apply for scholarships that are open only to NTHS members! And, adding an Honor Society to your resume is a great step to take as you move forward in your career. Note, there is a one-time initiation fee of $40.00. If you are interested in joining NTHS, contact Jim Barks, the faculty advisor, in Room 313. We would be “honored” to have you join us! - Jim Barks

Inspiring Curiosity contest grand prize winners

Stephanie Dennison & Kaylin Shackelford

Comic Con Cute Graphic Design students / besties Kaylin Shackelford and Stephanie Dennison love dressing up and attending Comic Con conventions. They attended the Indiana Comic Con on April 15 dressed as the Queen of Hearts and Alice in Wonderland. Kaylin says, “I had my costume made by a very talented woman on Etsy whose store name is SmallNeedle. The wig was also made by an extremely talented woman on Etsy whose shop name is FrancescaLolita. I did make the hairbow and flamingo props myself. This is my third year going to Comic Cons, but I have done other costumes for children’s birthday parties and stuff like that as well. I have been Tinker Bell, Ariel, and Numbah 3 from Code Name Kids Next Door.” Catch these ladies in new costumes at the OMG Con and the Derby City Con or book them for your next birthday party!

Pantoja Live Photography Demo The Energy Technology building was standing room only on the evening of February 27 for a free master class with professional photographer and editor Antonio Pantoja. Pantoja, with his team of stylists, went through the process of hair, makeup, styling, lighting, live model

shoot, and post-production compositing using Adobe Photoshop. In case you missed it, catch up with the live stream at: fa c e b o o k . c o m /a n t o n i o .p a n t o j a 1 / videos/10158350817715565/

Thanks to instructor Rachel White for setting up this informative class for our students and the community!

People to know in manufacturing On March 17, Business First recognized Sullivan Tech’s Executive Director, Chris Ernst as one of the top “20 People to Know in Manufacturing.”

“No matter where you start, learn as much as you can about the organization… Find ways to go outside of your comfort zone because that’s where you grow, both professionally and personally. Taking pride and ownership in what you do shows you care, and when you care there are no limits to what you can accomplish.” – Chris Ernst Great advice Chris! See the full copy of the article in the campus library.

Inspiring Curiosity Congratulations to Ms. Tabor’s class at Meade County Elementary School’s Gifted and Talented Program for winning the $2,000 grand prize in the Inspiring Curiosity contest. To inspire the importance of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in K-12th grade classrooms, Sullivan Tech partnered with WHAS11 to release the Inspiring Curiosity contest. To enter, teachers and students created a two-minute video detailing a STEM project or curricula in need of funding that would help them “Inspire Curiosity” in the classroom. A panel of judges selected one finalist from four grade-level categories who then competed for public votes to win the grand prize.

”Duckingham” Palace Ducks, ducks, everywhere! It’s hard to miss all of the adorable baby ducks on campus! We encourage everyone to look at them through the windows, but don’t try to touch or feed them. We don’t want Mama Duck chasing or biting anyone! If you are feeling generous, please make a donation to the Duck Fund at Student Services! We still need to buy more food for the babies. Thank you to everyone who has donated thus far! sullivantechnology.com

D E PA RTM E N T NEWS

WHAT’S NEW

@ SULLIVAN TECH We’re all working hard and kicking butt. Find out how each department is reaching new levels of awesomeness

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY AMT is excited to welcome two new instructors! Terry McCleese is our new Training Manager for Computer Numerical Control (CNC). He brings 29 years of manufacturing experience as an operator and an engineer to help us develop our CNC program. Keil Roark brings 18 years of product development, manufacturing, quality and reliability experience with Chrysler, Cummins, and Ford. We are glad to have them on board! Stop by the new Manufacturing Center to say “hello!” - Cory Lewison, AMT Dept. Chair

Devin Terry

COMPUTER ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Why buy a digital clock when you can build one yourself? Students in Digital Electronics II have the opportunity 4

to do just that as their final project in the course. This capstone project lets students use the skills they have learned in all of their electronic courses. The department also sponsors a contest for the most functional and most professionally wired project. Our most recent winner, from the Winter 2017 term, is Devin Terry. Devin will have all the fame he can handle during the Spring term as his clock will be on display in Room 313 until the next winner is honored. The CET Department also wants to recognize recent graduate Chris Mullins for receiving the departmental award at the Spring graduation. Chris was one of our most dedicated students and frequently visited us on Plus Friday to work on course material and repair his own electronic equipment. We wish Chris the best in the future! The Electronics Technicians’ Association (ETA) is always looking for members. If you are interested, please see Dan Adams in Room 314. - Jim Barks, CET Dept. Chair

COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN So far 2017 has been fun and educational! Last quarter, Environmental Design students went to the Founder’s Garden

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Exhibit by Taylor Bieschke & Cedric Watkins

Facade to brainstorm and sketch a signage system for the new Waterfront Botanical Gardens. You may have seen the interactive exhibit signs they designed and installed around the Student Lounge. By the way, Deadpool won by a landslide as your favorite top-grossing movie of 2016. This quarter Erin O’Mara’s Collective Design students did some “caffeinated” research by visiting several local coffee shops to design an environment for an imaginary retail store called Coffeebar. So cool! We would like to send best wishes to our students who have earned a spot to compete in the SkillsUSA National Competition in June: Jennifer Pantoja, Brandie Farkas, Cartier Gates, and Josue Padilla-Archilla. Please consider purchasing an “I Got Skills” t-shirt to help these students cover

the costs associated with competing. Shirts are $25. They come in black or royal blue and can be purchased at booster.com/skillsusa-sctd. Finally, congrats are in order for CGD student Theo Wilson, whose logo design was chosen to represent this year’s Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival! Catch the first glimpse of the logo at the Gaslight Logo Reveal Party on Thursday, June 8, from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at 3rd Turn Brewing. Every designer loves a good party—this one is FREE and everyone is invited! Catch ya later! - Rhonda Mefford, CGD Instructor

WINTER QUARTER DEAN’S LIST John Albert William Belden Brady Bierman Taylor Bieschke Jonathan Brown Christopher Burgholzer Kevin Bush Francis Carrico Katherine Carrico Coty Coots Brooke Corder Crystal Cosson Cory Cox Katherine Crabtree Jessica Craw Griffin Dampier Darrel Davis Jonathan Davis Zeb Davis Bailey Dennison

DYNAMIC WEB DESIGN DWD students are staying busy! In JavaScript class, DWD students are learning how to build an e-commerce website for all of the online shopping fanatics. In Visual Studio class, students are creating a landing page coding in C# using APIs to link to other websites. Web IV students have been working on four community projects for local non-profits and entrepreneurs. One website they completed last quarter is SandraCharlesart.com. Graduating DWD students are creating sleek WordPress websites to showcase their best school projects to review with prospective employers at our upcoming Reverse Portfolio Fair. Stay tuned for event details! Check out the SheTec website created by DWD and CGD students: shetec.sctd.edu. SheTec is a local student chapter initiated by DWD students at Sullivan College of Technology & Design to promote and encourage women engagement within career fields relating to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

Stephanie Dennison Fred Devillier Mathew Ely Brandie Farkas Jefferson Faulkner Shawn Fluhr Steven Frazier Courtney Gerrard Robert Grasso Keith Hadley Peter Hagman Shannon Hall Victoria Hargadon Jontoya Harris Brandon Hawkins Timothy Heilers Abigail Holsclaw Brent Hudson Jacob Huntley Jeremy Hutchens

SheTec is committed to engage, inform, and empower local women to learn about technology and design career fields by showcasing success stories from local women technology leaders. Are you a professional web or graphic designer—or do you know someone— who would be interested in speaking at a SheTec event this Fall? Contact me at hkarimi@sctd.edu with interest or questions. - Haleh Karimi, DWD Dept. Chair

INTERIOR DESIGN We’re proud to announce that our International Interior Design Association (IIDA) Campus Center was recently named Campus Center of the Year! We’re grateful to our Interior Design students, faculty and staff for making Sullivan Tech an amazing place to learn.

Nathaniel Hutchinson Michael Jarboe Jacob Key Brandon LaDuke Damon Marshall Leah Maruna Dana Mason Bruce McGuire Carrie Miles Destinee Miles Garrett-Ray Morgan Katrina Mott Mark Parrish Timothy Pawley Mathew Perkins Miranda Phillips Gabriel Pruett Jose Ramos Colin Rawlings Rachael Reinert Jonathan Richter

Jamie Rogers Emily Ryan John Sands Raymond Schuler Jeremy Sebastian Kaylin Shackelford Joshua Stenstrom Chris Sullivan James Thomas Latonya Thompson Justin Troxell Stephen Turner Robbie Valdez Samuel Welch Corey Whelan Samara Williams Theo Wilson Melanie Woods Emily Yaden Danielle Yontz William Zagar

DID YOU KNOW? Every quarter, students who maintain perfect attendance in at least one class will be entered into a drawing to receive a $250 Sullivan Tech scholarship! Congrats to Peter Hagman and Donald Leonard, the Winter quarter winners.

- Karen Veith, ID Dept. Chair sullivantechnology.com

# WIN N I N G

Jakob Bradshaw Gold winner for Heart Health App design Advisor: Tiffany Zink Brent Hudson Silver winner for Perfect Pour Environmental Design Advisor: Erin O’Mara

3 STUDENTS WIN

Morgan Fletcher Silver winner for Goldsmith Studios Logo Design Advisor: Rhonda Mefford

PRESTIGIOUS

AWARDS

N FRIDAY EVENING, the twenty fourth of February, the Henry Clay was bursting with glamour, fashion, and advertising. Louisville’s top advertising professionals gathered to applaud the best work of 2016. The Louie Awards Gala is an annual event sponsored by the American Advertising Federation that recognizes excellence in marketing strategy and design. Nineteen local companies, agencies, and schools received awards this year, including three talented Sullivan Tech Graphic Design students. Pieces earning a Gold Louie Award advanced to the District-level “ADDY Awards” to compete against other regional winners from Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio. Jakob Bradshaw was one of only three students in the Louisville market to place at the District level. His Heart Health app earned a Silver ADDY and now advances to the National competition to be judged against the best student advertising designs in the country! We’ll find out the results in June. To view this year’s winning work, go to winners.aaflouisville.org 6

By: Rhonda Mefford

“TO ATTEND THE LOUIE AWARDS IS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE, BUT TO RECEIVE AN AWARD WAS AN ABSOLUTELY ASTOUNDING FEELING. BEING A PART OF A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE THAT ARE INTERESTED AND PROACTIVE IN THE SAME FIELD AS I AM IS WHY I BEGAN TO OBTAIN MY COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN DEGREE IN THE FIRST PLACE… IT IS AN HONOR TO BE RECOGNIZED

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FOR OUR ACHIEVEMENTS.” – BRENT HUDSON

Photos courtesy of Mary Gratzer, Advertising Federation of Louisville

Above: Sullivan Tech represents! Four teachers and six students attended this year’s Louie Awards Gala, hosted by the Louisville chapter of the American Advertising Federation. Pictured from left to right: Tiffany Zink, Taylor Bieschke, Briana Cherry, Jakob Bradshaw, and Tom Willis. Left: Heart Health, an app designed by Jakob Bradshaw went on to win a Silver ADDY award, competing against other winning student designs from Kentucky, West Virginia, and Ohio. His design will advance to the highly-regarded National ADDY competition.

Above: Jakob Bradshaw accepts his Gold Louie Award alongside Meredith Wilkins (left) AAF-Louisville President and Christine Tarquinio (right) Louie Committee Chair.

FREE ALUMNI PERKS By: Robin Pryor, Administrative Assistant, SUS Alumni Office

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HAT ARE THE BENEFITS of joining the Alumni Association? ” That is the #1 question we get in our office. We offer tons of FREE benefits to alumni members, including... We help Sullivan Tech graduates stay connected with their campus, their instructors, and their classmates! Follow us on social media keep up with exclusive alumni events. Our next big event is Day at the Races at Churchill Downs on June 3. Join alumni, faculty, and staff for a relaxing day at the track! You can purchase tickets at alumni.sullivan.edu/Churchill. (To view a recap of last year’s event: alumni.sullivan. edu/churchill-downs-alumni-event/) We frequently update the “Jobs” section of our website, filling it with positions

from employers who want to hire graduates from our system. As a registered Alumnus, you get exclusive access to these hiring events.

Students officially become “alumni” when they complete their program, however we will accept your registration in your final quarter. Did I mention it’s FREE?!

Our Alumni Incentive is incredibly valuable. Once you complete a program within our system, you and some family members could be eligible for a 15% reduction in the cost of tuition! But, to take advantage of this offer, you must register with the Alumni Association! That savings is definitely worth the few easy minutes it takes to sign up!

Registered alumni receive an Alumni ID card entitling them to discounts within the Sullivan University System such as merchandise from the bookstore (books not included) and food from A La Carte Café and The Bakery!

We look forward to hearing from you!

KEEP IN TOUCH! Alumni Association: alumni.sullivan.edu Facebook: facebook.com/SCTDAlumni Twitter / Instagram: @SUSAlumni LinkedIn: linkedin.com/groups/4291788

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CAREER SERVICES

ASK EMILY:

Resumes & Interviews By: Emily Stines

Do you have a burning career-related question? Then ASK EMILY by emailing estines@sctd.edu or by using drop box in the large Student Lounge.

ello! My name is Emily Stines; I am the Employer Relations Specialist here at Sullivan Tech! For those of you who don’t know what that means or what I do, I assist students and graduates with their resume, job search, interview skills, and more! I also create and maintain relationships with local employers to ensure they are coming to you first for their hiring needs! I’m writing this advice column to answer any career-related questions you may have. Below, I have answered some of the more frequently asked questions. If you have specific questions you’d like me to answer in the next edition, you can email me or drop them in the “Ask Emily” box located in the large Student Lounge. Don’t worry, I’ll be sure to keep all questions anonymous! 8

Should I include my high school accomplishments on my resume?

How do I respond to an interview question I don’t know the answer to?

No, if you’re taking college courses, it is implied that you have graduated high school. Use the education section on your resume to highlight your program of study, expected graduation date, campus involvement, and the achievements you’ve been awarded at the collegiate level.

Be honest. Telling the truth, even if it’s not what the interviewer wants to hear, is one of the most respectable ways to respond. “I don’t know” is not an appropriate answer in this situation. Instead try, “I don’t have the answer, but here are the steps I would take to figure it out…” This will give the employer a better idea of how you will face challenges or learning curves in the workplace.

How long should my resume be? It depends. I always say, if it’s more than one page, the experience should be directly applicable to the position or field to which you are applying. Otherwise, try to keep it at a single page. Clean, concise and simple is always best!

Most internships are only a couple of months long, is it even worth it? Absolutely! I gained some of my most valuable skills and experiences through internships! Don’t turn these away because they only last a few months. Look at it as a growing experience that will lead you to better opportunities down the road. Also, the earlier you start building your network, the better!

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Do I have to wear a tie to an interview? YES! Dress to impress! If you feel like your outfit isn’t professional enough, it probably isn’t. Don’t forget, interviews are your first chance to make a great impression!

Are thank you notes outdated? No, handwritten thank you notes are not outdated, and you SHOULD be following up to employers with one! This small gesture can really make you stand out from the rest of the pack. Please see me if you need thank you cards, or help formulating a note!

Emily Stines is the Employer Relations Specialist at Sullivan Tech. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a Bachelor of Science in Communications, and is now pursuing her MBA at Sullivan University. Her hobbies include: watching live music, explorin’ nature, playing sand volley, cheering on the Cards, and hanging with her friends and family!

“TELLING THE TRUTH, EVEN IF IT’S NOT WHAT THE INTERVIEWER WANTS TO HEAR, IS ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTABLE WAYS TO RESPOND.”

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News From

STUDENTS WITH SKILLS

Left: Students compete in the Architectural Board Drafting contest. Right: Brandon LaDuke and Brandie Torres were happy to wrap up a Gold win at States.

Photo courtesy of Tiffany Zink

Photo courtesy of Brandon LaDuke

WE GOT SKILLS KY State SkillsUSA Competition Results

Good luck to the students representing Sullivan Tech at SkillsUSA NLSC: Jennifer Pantoja / Brandie Farkas Gold, 3D Animation & Visualization Brandon LaDuke / Brandie Torres Gold, Web Design Richard Chapman Gold, Computer Programming Johnathan Craig Silver, Computer Programming Gabriel Farley Gold, IT Services Cartier Gates Silver, Advertising Design Josue Padilla-Archilla Bronze, Advertising Design

ORE THAN 16,000 PEOPLE are expected to participate in the 53rd annual National Leadership and Skills Conference (NLSC) June 19-23, 2017. This number includes nine student competitors from Sullivan Tech. NLSC is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry professionals working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce in the future. In the last issue of TechniTalk: The Magazine, you read about Jennifer Pantoja’s experience at last year’s National Conference, and you may have seen Brandon LaDuke’s article on the Sullivan Tech Student Ambassador’s Blog. So, what is the big deal about SkillsUSA anyway? Why in the world do students volunteer to do EXTRA WORK?

If someone said they would give you $6,000 to spend a few hours doing something you enjoyed—would you do it? Of course, you would! Since Sullivan Tech sponsors the Regional and Kentucky State Skills USA competitions, winning student competitors may earn up to $6,000 in Sullivan Tech scholarships. Competitors at the National level compete for a huge prize package that includes $20,000 scholarships at partnering colleges and universities. Not having to pay back thousands of dollars in student loan debt is more than worth a few hours in a competition that may also propel you into your dream career! Richard Blanos competed in the Technical and Leadership competitions to see how his skill level compares to others in the same field as him. This will be Richard’s second year competing at the National Conference. It’s too late to participate this year, but you can join in the fun by cheering on your esteemed classmates at NLSC in June. Wanna show off your “skills” in next year’s competitions? See Tiffany Zink or email: tzink@sctd.edu to enroll.

SAVE THE DATE! On June 20, 2017 Haas Machines and Sullivan College of Technology & Design will host a live machine demonstration in conjunction with the SkillsUSA National Competition. This exciting and FREE demonstration will take place during our school Open House from 10am-2pm. We’ll offer free transportation to-and-from the SkillsUSA event. Stay tuned to sullivantechnology.com for additional details! sullivantechnology.com

G N I SPR S E V I T A L R E P U S S E T I R VO A F D E R F E AT U

MOST LIKELY TO BECOME A MEME Tom Willis, Faculty

“I’m very proud to have been chosen as most likely to become a meme. WHAT IN THE HELL IS A MEME?!”

MOST LIKELY TO BREAK A WORLD RECORD Brittany Cottoner, Evening Dean

“I will say there are a few world records I could probably stand my ground: distance running in 6-inch heels, eating the most wings in 24-hours, or maybe the longest time elapsed while holding my breath! Nonetheless, I would be honored to represent Sullivan Tech within the Guinness Book of World Records one day!”

MOST LIKELY TO TYPE IN ONLY EMOJIS

Shannon Hall, Student “My favorite emojis are all of the heart ones because I use those the most. If I were to talk in all emojis, I would use the smile with a sweat drop and laughing face together.”

MOST LIKELY TO WRITE A BESTSELLER

Deanna Summers, Faculty “If I were to write a novel, it would most likely be about the role of grammar for effective social interaction (though I’m unsure if such a novel would land me high on the bestseller list!)”

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FALL FAVORITES You know the best kept secrets on campus, andâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;in Louisville! Next up, help us highlight those special PLACES you know and love (especially when you need a freaking nap!). Vote for the campus or Louisville location that holds a special place in your heart. Your favorite hot spots will be featured in an upcoming issue of TechniTalk: The Magazine! Go to sullivantechnology.com to cast your vote! sullivantechnology.com

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STUDENTS WHO ROCK

MY STUDIO Experience By: Ashley Boettner

ATTENDED The Studio in 2016 and it was so much fun! I made several friends that I still talk to on occasion, and I learned things that are helping me with my current Graphic Design courses. It was The Studio that actually

life of a professional Graphic Designer. During the camp, I worked with the Design teachers, other participants and a pair of professional videographers to create a public service commercial advocating a cause of our

Ashley (center) discussed her group’s designs during the closing presentations of The Studio in 2016.

set in stone my decision to study Graphic Design and attend Sullivan College of Technology & Design. I was already looking at the school, but I enjoyed The Studio and the experience with Graphic Design so much that I enrolled! Staying in Gardner Point Residence Hall during the program helped with my adjustment to college life; I currently live in the dorms. My Studio experience included a trip to VIA Studios to get a glimpse into a day in the 12

choosing. We chose to build awareness of the Ohio River pollution. We planned and shot two commercials; one short, one for web use, and a slightly longer one for television. They both featured a company luncheon we filmed at the dorms. The camera pans up the table and across our lunch plates. At first glance, they appear to have cooked fish atop a bed of vegetables, but upon closer inspection, it is fish on a bed of garbage, broken glass and computer parts. You’ll see my friend Katelyn

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sitting at the end of the table representing “Death.” The camera pans to her face, and you hear her distorted voice talk about the dangers of polluting the Ohio River; how the pollution has escalated to unsafe levels. I’m incredibly proud of our PSAs, and I think the others were too. The outings we went on as part of the Summer Studio were also a lot of fun. For example, we went to the outlet mall in Simpsonville and the Main Event entertainment complex. My friend Felicity, who is relatively small in stature, challenged us to a few rounds of Laser Tag; it was so much fun watching her roll around like a crazy person! At the end of the program, we hosted a video presentation for our families. I highly recommend attending The Studio program this summer, it makes lasting memories and fantastic stories!

Ashley is a third quarter graphic design student with an interest in drawing and animation. She spends most of her time either drawing, hanging out with her friends, or writing. One of her favorite hobbies is needle-felting small animals.

“I ENJOYED THE STUDIO AND THE EXPERIENCE WITH GRAPHIC DESIGN SO MUCH THAT I ENROLLED!“

Watch Ashley’s PSA from The Studio 2016: youtu.be/94IacKQMhfw This year’s Studio will be June 11-16 and features concentrations in graphic design, web development, interior design, and robotics. For more information or to register, visit sctd.edu/studio.

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CHOOSE FROM THESE TRACKS:

JUNE 11–16, 2017 Bring your ideas to life using the latest technology as you explore your technical and artistic interests and push the boundaries of innovation. Field trips will offer you a rare, behind-the-scenes look into the area’s most successful tech and design businesses, while creative collaborations will challenge you to work with others to turn a vision into a reality.

For more info and to register, visit

sctd.edu/studio Housing & Evening Activities Option Hang out with new friends in our residence hall, Gardiner Point – large rooms with private bathrooms and great amenities including a heated pool. Plus, explore the city of Louisville with nightly group outings and events.

Web Development $300 | $495 WITH HOUSING Nothing says “behind the times” like a static, one-dimensional web page. Use HTML, CSS, PHP and the basics of web design to build a dynamic, visually stunning website from start to finish.

VEX Robotics

$400 | $595 WITH HOUSING Campers will have the opportunity to work with Vex Robotics to build, code and compete against other campers using the Vex Super Kit. The Super Kit is an all-encompassing introduction to STEM and robotics.

Graphic Design $300 | $495 WITH HOUSING Graphic designers are the artists who create today’s ultra-visual world. Launch your own public service announcement campaign by designing and producing print pieces, video and other media that will appeal to your target audience.

Interior Design $300 | $495 WITH HOUSING Interior design transforms spaces to be both functional and beautiful. Bring your visions to life by creating 3D software models of your designs while working with professional interior designers and participating in design challenges.

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H IDDEN TA L E N TS Physics Instructor Michael Woodcox says his abilities in cubing are due to innate stubborness. Photo by Brian Despain

DESIGNS AND DODECAHEDRONS THE SECRET LIVES OF TEACHERS By: Lindsey B. Harris, Enrollment Coordinator

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LOVE SEEING TEACHERS outside of school. It’s like seeing a dog walk on its hind legs.” – Janis Ian, Mean Girls. Have you ever considered what your instructors do outside the classroom? Believe it or not, the faculty at Sullivan Tech have more than a few tricks up their sleeves, and they aren’t as unexpected as you might think. Our own Rachel White and Michael Woodcox spend their free time designing hats and solving Rubik’s cubes, respectively. These aren’t just any hats or cubes: White has a steady clientele for her high-fashion Derby hats and was featured in Today’s Woman magazine, while Woodcox has a competitive record time for speedcubing and has solved complex Rubik’s puzzles like the Megaminx (a pentagonal 14

dodecahedron). Both have found that their hobbies are a perfect complement to their careers. Celebrating a birthday in early May, White holds a deep love for the Kentucky Derby Festival. Her birthday celebrations get to include hot air balloon festivals, concerts, fair food, and of course, “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports.” She grew up under the tutelage of an antique store-owning family friend who repurposed recycled materials as sculptures; he eventually invited White to join him. Because of this, the progression to designing hats was natural; she began selling them through one of her web design clients. Woodcox, like White, started his quest with family. His adolescent brother-in-law

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brought home a Rubik’s cube, insisting he could solve it. At the time Woodcox thought “you’ve got to be crazy smart to know how to do this,” and was shocked when the teen solved it. He borrowed the original cube while his brother-in-law moved on to more complex Rubik’s puzzles, and the two began to grow competitive. As Woodcox’s interest continued into adulthood, his brother-in-law’s waned. White believes the hands-on aspect of hat design scratches an itch web design can’t, explaining, “I interact with colors in a digital form, oftentimes in hexadecimal, or just the code of the color. For me it’s much more of a physical interaction [when I work with] flowers.” Sometimes it’s just nice to get out from behind a screen, manipulating something tangible rather than digital files.

There’s still an overlap between the two, however. She works with multimedia in the digital world and mixed media in the art world. “I like the hodgepodge,” she says with a grin. Having a more robust, well-rounded experience as an artist has had a positive impact on her skills as a developer. “[It helps] me see color and design differently. Like I would never put hot pink on a corporate client, but I can push them into gradients of blues… because of work I’ve done.” Woodcox has seen a lot of inaccurate ideas about physicists. Similar to his initial thought about cube masters, he suggests, “People think [we’re] all super geniuses because they think of Einstein, they think of Stephen Hawking. But when it comes to my physics work, whether it’s class work [or] actual research work, it gets down to problem solving and persistence.” The same is true of his skills with the cube: When asked what makes him so good at cubing, he demurs, insisting his abilities are due to an innate stubbornness and not an elevated IQ. He points out that some masters use strategy: once they learn technique, they can plan a few steps ahead. When asked if this is similar to chess, Woodcox perks up and discusses his own interest in the game, agreeing that the two are related interests given the need for spatial awareness. “The only difference,” he adds, “is predictability.”

Rachel White models a statement fascinator she created for a client to wear to a Derby event this year

The puzzles provide a sort of brain-reboot when Woodcox is working intently on physics; they present a completely different puzzle to solve. While working on homework, he would take breaks to complete four or five cubes before returning to physics. Engaging in a different kind of problem solving helped shift him into a different head space, which was often just what he needed to tackle his assignment with a fresh perspective. Many have never explored any sort of traditional art, especially those who grew up in a world that was always digitized. White has some advice for students who feel inspired to find their own outlets. Her first suggestion is photography, which is an essential skill for web designers and blends content with art. She says that students should figure out what they’d like to tinker on. As a sort-of wink towards Woodcox, she adds, “If they want to redo a Rubik’s cube, they can!” She also likes the idea of taking something that already exists and “turn[ing] it into the internet of things.They can go Raspberry Pi on it and actually compute with it.” Finding a passion project that actually improves your skills as a web designer is a great marriage of concepts. The trick, she explains, is to be an artist without being a starving artist. Woodcox believes the Rubik’s cube helps students “see” numbers. He does this by asking a class if they know someone who has ever solved a cube by accident, then boldly calls out any affirmative answers as lies, citing a possible 43 quintillion solutions. These odds render a lucky accident less likely than being struck by lightning over a dozen times. Even so, it’s still hard to conceptualize such an enormous figure. He takes a piece of paper and places it on a table to represent one possible outcome, then asks the class, “If we do this, taking [into consideration] the height of a piece of paper, and we [stack] those pieces, by the time we hit 43 quintillion, where

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“THE TRICK... IS TO BE AN ARTIST WITHOUT BEING A STARVING ARTIST.” are we at?” He lists common guesses, like the top of his desk or the ceiling. The real answer, he says with excitement, is a stack of paper that would go from Earth to Pluto and back seven hundred times. In light of this, anyone who has randomly solved a cube might consider investing in a lightning rod. Does he believe that students could begin cubing and see an improvement in their course performance? Woodcox offers a tentative yes, mentioning that three specific students come to mind. He has witnessed one student in particular improve not just his understanding of content, but also retention alongside increased practice of cubing. Statistically speaking, such a small sample doesn’t imply a causal relationship, but having a specific case in our own midst is worth noting. “He’s not just succeeding,” Woodcox points out. “He’s accelerating.” sullivantechnology.com

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CAREER SERVICES

THE THIN LINE

Between Love & Need By: Donna Reed

LOVE MY MORNING scone from the bakery on campus… This may sound a bit crazy, but it is truly a simple joy that makes my life infinitely better. However, some other staff would tell you I need my morning cup of coffee… As in, I am not human without it. I could live without the scone, but probably not the necessary coffee jolt only a young mom and professional could appreciate. This may sound like a very basic comparison, but in today’s world many of us are forced to choose between our loves and our needs. When it comes to our professional lives these choices can affect our future in ways we could never have imagined. I have to ask: what amount of need is worth giving up your true passion? As a Career Services professional, I see these choices on a daily basis. A young student offered a glitzy job with an equally glamourous salary is also offered a lower paying job without all of the razzle dazzle, but with an amazing company and an opportunity for growth. How is a new graduate with potential student loans

and a desperate need for independence supposed to choose? One could always make a simple Pro/Con list, but those seem to fall short of the long term ramifications of a professional life. We each have a price tag; whether we like to admit it or not, a cost which is required for us to live. No one is wrong for knowing that price. In fact, I encourage my students to know the price of their lives before even embarking on the career journey, because if your needs are not met, can you truly achieve your passions? 1. Make a list of personal priorities in order of importance in your general life. This list consists of familial, housing, and basic living needs typically (and coffee for some of us). 2. Put a price tag on those needs. This sounds terrible, but each needs costs us something, and it is important to know what priorities cost you. 3. Compare your passion income against your needs budget. Reflect in a unbiased light. 4. Look at the long-term cost of your choices. I call this

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the opportunity cost. Many high-paying jobs right out of college have high turnover and low accumulation of on-the-job experience. Whereas, slower growing jobs, at a lower salary or in a smaller company, may offer a variety of opportunities for growth and knowledge accumulation. 5. Weigh your passions, your needs, and your future in a way that truly guides you on a path that is right for you. The important thing is to remain honest with yourself about what your true needs are. Some people can exist happily in a studio apartment while they cut their teeth in a new career, but some people truly need to maintain a more expensive lifestyle. It is never my job to judge, just to make sure that students make the right decisions for themselves. I encourage everyone to weigh their needs, passions, and future aspirations through out their career, as we are all ever-evolving individuals. The path you choose can always change, but in the end I hope that we all find a place where we can have our scones and our coffee too!

Donna Reed is a graduate of WKU’s School of Broadcast and Journalism with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations. She has served as the Director of Career Services for two educational institutions and consulting in numerous markets building partnerships, educational opportunities, and raising awareness and funding for charitable organizations across the U.S. She loves to help individuals find their passions and achieve their dreams.

“...MANY OF US ARE FORCED TO CHOOSE BETWEEN OUR LOVES AND OUR NEEDS. WHEN IT COMES TO OUR PROFESSIONAL LIVES THESE CHOICES CAN AFFECT OUR FUTURE...”

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LIBRA RY N E WS

OLD-SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY in your friendly campus Library! By: Jill Sherman

OME BY THE Library and check out some cool old-school technology—BOOKS! Libr ar y staff have been working hard to cultivate a collection of inspiring, relevant, current, and entertaining books. We have books to suit all your needs, whether you are looking for inspiration, additional information for your projects, or something that is simply entertaining. Books aren’t just a throwback from your grandma’s time, they remain an extremely useful resource as not everything is available via Google, and print materials Pictured is the section on the new library site that highlights sustainability resources relating to architecture and interior design.

often expose you to much more than what you can find online. As far as digital technology goes, the Library offers students and faculty access to current information via websites, databases, and e-books. One new online resource to highlight from the SCTD Library website (http://library.sctd.edu) is the Sustainability Resources Page. As you know, green technology and sustainability are important factors in all programs at our college. This guide helps you find materials relating to green technology in specific fields of study. Go to: libguides.sullivan.edu/SCTDSustainability.

Winter/Spring 2017

P H OTO G A L L E RY

A SCHOLARLY SENDOFF APRIL 8, 2017 WAS A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR MANY. Students and families gathered at St. Matthews Baptist Church to applaud deserving Sullivan Tech graduates. Spring Commencement conferred 14 Bachelor’s Degrees, 39 Associate’s Degrees, and two Certificates to deserving graduates.The Sullivan College of Technology & Design Scholastic Achievement Award was presented to Gregory Sirel, an AAS graduate of Computer Aided Design and Drafting, recognizing him as earning the highest cumulative grade point average of all the Spring graduates. The Sullivan College of Technology & Design Leadership Award was presented to Emily Yates, an AAS graduate of Advanced Manufacturing Technology, recognizing her overall scholastic achievement, ingenuity and leadership capabilities based on faculty vote. AMT Department Chair Cory Lewison said, “Emily had demonstrated real leadership skills. She was a real stand out from her first Robotics Summer Camp through her Associates degree in Advanced Manufacturing Technology. She will continue to shine as she works toward her Bachelor’s degree.”

Above: Evening Dean Brittany Cottoner awards AMT graduate Emily Yaden with the coveted Sullivan College of Technology & Design Leadership Award . Top Right: Graduating students prepared to receive their degrees. Right: Interior Design faculty Karen Veith and Whayne Whitson congratulate graduates in the Fellowship Hall following the Commencement ceremony.

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Left: The lineup of speakers included (from left to right) Allen Smith, Instructor; Laura Owens, Guest Speaker; Chris Ernst, Executive Director; and Vincent Tinebra, Academic Dean.

Left: Faculty Jim Barks presents Christopher Mullins with the Award for Excellence in Computer Engineering Technology (AAS) Above: Courtney Lyons hugs her friend in the Fellowship Hall after receiving her Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree in Interior Design

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Guest Speaker was Laura Owens, a Senior Partner with JYB3 Group. She assists clients working to improve Kentucky in a range of areas, especially in workforce development, education, and technology solutions allowing our government to operate more effectively and efficiently. Her words of wisdom were inspiring to all! The Spring Commencement ceremony concluded with a reception in the Fellowship Hall, where friends, family, faculty, and staff gathered for refreshments and accolades. Congrats to all of the Graduates! We look forward to seeing YOU in cap and gown soon!

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ADMISSIONS

IF YOU LOVE IT, You’ll Learn It By: Chad Hester

O AHEAD AND think of that person you know who’s filled with seemingly useless statistics, facts, and information about a given subject. That guy who knows every actor who has ever played in every movie and constantly is challenging you to play Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon. That girl who is obsessed with any and everything music and assumes that you are just as aware as she is that some hipster band just secretly released a new single. Your coworker who can spout off the most obscure athletes and every stat connected to them for the previous five seasons of play. This list could go on and on, and my guess is you’ve got at least a person or two that came to mind in each of the above scenarios. My guess is that you also have your thing. Your thing that you just love learning about, seem to instinctually talk to others about, and find simply easy to learn. I’m wanting to argue that this instinct to learn what you love is natural in all mankind and should be cultivated!

For instance, I am absolutely in love with my wife, I have been for a long time. In light of that love and passion for her, I instinctually learn more and more about her as we spend time together and “do life”. I learn about her favorite songs, her clothing styles, what flowers she likes, what makes her laugh, her hobbies, her thoughts, her fears – you get the idea. And, honestly, the learning is part of the joy of my marriage. However, if I were simply content to learn passively—to learn exclusively as life happened and as I observed things without an active pursuit of searching them out—then my knowledge of my wife would be a slow-growing knowledge, and we would both be missing out on greater happiness within our relationship. Therefore, I have made it a priority in my life to cultivate learning about what I love. People who love music research new bands, lyrics, and albums. People who love sports research box scores, stats, opponents, and players. When people love something they joyfully commit their time and energies to cultivating a

knowledge of that thing that they love. In Admissions, we constantly hear that prospective students are in search for a career that they actually love doing; they’re tired of working a job, they want a career. More than that, they don’t think it’s too much to ask to have a career that they love doing. With that in mind, what are you doing to cultivate your time and energies to actively learn about your future career? If you were to compare your pursuit of knowledge for another thing you love (sports, movies, gaming, reading) to the time you spend genuinely pursuing more knowledge about your future career field, what would the results yield? I’m not trying to make you feel like you have to love the content of every course you take here (you will absolutely have classes that you do not love!) but, I challenge you to assess whether or not you’re seeing your future career as something worthy of dedicating time to cultivate more knowledge.

Chad Hester is an Adult Admissions Officer at Sullivan Tech. He is married to a gorgeous woman named Casey and has two young daughters: Emma Juliette and Norah Renae. He loves reading, playing basketball, drinking good beer/bourbon/ coffee, and grilling out. He spends a lot of time loving on his three girls and working with the leadership team at his local church, Sovereign Grace Church of Louisville.

“I HAVE MADE IT A PRIORITY IN MY LIFE TO CULTIVATE LEARNING ABOUT WHAT I LOVE.”

If you love it, you’ll learn it.

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Sullivan

Talks By: Brian DeSpain

What do you like to do in your free time? “Experimenting with Raspberry Pie, making 3D printed items. Also reading history, fictional, and tech.” - Ken Rudolf

What is your favorite class or instructor? “Art History II with Professor Phillips, because she tied everything culturally together.” - Kathryn Harmon

What is your favorite comfort food?

What do you like to do in your free time?

What is your alter-ego?

“Read and make jewelry.”

“A sassy, strongwilled person!”

- Sarah McNabb

- Erin O’Mara

“Salad and okra soup.” - Anani Ahiakusadia

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