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NEWS and FEATURES
Bryan Miller - SCTD/LTI Alumnus of the Month
Bryan Miller, Computer Graphic Design Class of 2007 has been chosen by Career Services as SCTD’s March Alumnus of the Month.Bryan was extremely surprised when he learned of his appointment.
As an intern in the Sullivan University System communications office, he was aware of the new Alumni Association but never realized that being chosen as alumnus of the month carries perks. Bryan receives a $50 gift certificate to be used at any of the Sullivan bookstores, a special edition desk clock and a certificate worthy of framing.
Eveyln Kuhn, Marketing Office Manager and Bryan’s supervisor, shared the following with us: When Bryan comes to work two things are certain. He’s going to be on time and he’s going to greet every person in the office as he happily enters.
When it comes to work, he cleans and irons his familiar blue collared shirt and is ready to tackle the creative challenges of the day.
It is that “blue-collar” attitude, organizational skills, and attention to detail that gives him an edge in the myriad of jobs he currently balances. On a daily basis, Bryan juggles duties as a part time graphic design assistant for the Sullivan University System, a part time web designer for a local business, and still works nights at UPS.
Bryan originally thought he would go into video gaming, but when his interests changed, he decided graphic design was the right choice for him. “Print is always challenging, meeting deadlines, making just the right corrections to get the lay out correct,” says Bryan.
One of the most valuable things he has learned is that you never stop learning. When asked what advice Bryan would give current students, Bryan replied, “It’s not high school. Don’t treat it as such.”
Bryan learned much regarding graphics, especially Photoshop due to the great teachings of Instructor, Tom Willis.
His determination, along with his keen sense of creativity, has helped him survive in what is undeniably a difficult economic climate. “Right now, I’m looking too capitalize on all the things I’ve been exposed to” Bryan admits. “From advertising and marketing to web design, I have the tools to be very adaptable."
"I am not looking to change the world, just looking for long term opportunity to find a career that meshes well with my personality.”To quote Evie Kuhn, “He would be a great addition to any company.”
We know you are going to become highly successful in your career Bryan. Congratulations!
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SCTD Awarded $10,000 Community Service Grant
SkillsUSA and Lowe's recently awarded a community service grant to the Sullivan College of Technology and Design.
SCTD will use the grant to support its 2010 partnership with the Center of Hope. The Center provides rooms, meals and some support services for broken families who would otherwise be living on the streets. It is sponsored by the Salvation Army.
"It is an outstanding community service opportunity for the entire College," says David Winkler, SCTD's Executive Director. "Staff members and students of the college will help the Center improve its computer resources, which are used for training as well as administrative purposes."
As part of the grant, a much-needed security system will be installed for the multi-building facility. Clean up, remodeling and repairs are also to be done to the residents’ living quarters, according to Winkler.
"Faculty member Craig Niemann and Academic Dean Sheree Koppel are to be especially commended for their leadership roles in developing the partnership and winning the Lowe’s SkillsUSA grant, " he said.
Well done, Craig, Sheree and SCTD.
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Adam Lile-SCTD/LTI Alumnus of the Month
Congratulations to Adam Lile for being selected as the SCTD/LTI Alumnus of the Month!
Adam graduated in December 2005 with a Mechanical Design Drafting degree. He chose mechanical drafting due to the fact he was mechanically inclined and liked to express his imagination and originality.
After graduation he was eager to get out into the work force and do whatever it took to become successfulincluding utilizing SCTD’s Career Services for assistance.
When asked what his fondest memory from his school days was he replied, “The thought of seeing me in that cap and gown receiving my degree.”
The single most rewarding point in his career so far has been “The boost in my income,” Adam revealed.
Although his favorite instructor has since passed away, he shared the advice that he was given to excel in his career: keep your grade point average up and never stop developing your skills and knowledge of the profession.
Adam’s biggest influence in his life today are his two children; daughter Olivia age 11 and son Cruz, age 6. He says they motivate him to get up and do a good job every day.
Adam began his career with C & I Engineering shortly after graduation. He is now Senior Process Designer. He feels very fortunate to have his position of designing Pipe and Instrument Diagrams for the oil industry.
Asked how he felt about being chosen Alumnus of the Month….Adam replied “Fantastic!” Well Adam, we feel pretty fantastic having you represent SCTD as well!
Adam receives a $50 gift certificate to be used at any SUS Campus Bookstore, a special edition desk clock, and a printed certificate for framing. Adam is interested in connecting with fellow classmates.
If you are interested in connecting with Adam, please check out his profile here online. You can email him directly through the email link.
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SCTD/LTI Announces Transcript Request Change
Sullivan College of Technology and Design/LTI is pleased to announce that all transcript requests are now to be submitted online.
secure.sctd.edu/forms/transcript-request.asp
Requests submitted online require a fee of only $5 per copy.
Please allow at least two business days for transcripts to be picked up. Transcripts to be mailed are normally processed within 5 business days.
NOTE: TRANSCRIPTS MAY NOT BE RELEASED UNTIL ALL ACCOUNTS ARE PAID IN FULL. This also refers to parking and library fines.
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Bellarmine Showhouse
 Designer showcases often take flights of fancy with soaring spaces. But what can you do with a utilitarian space that virtually every home has, a bathroom?
Design students Mark Conway, Megan Lasher and Meredith Stice show off their ideas at the 2009 Designers’ Show House at the Fleur de Lis on Main, 324 E Main St, Louisville, KY 40202, from Sept. 12-27.
“Our student team really pitched in and did their jobs, and I am proud of them and the end result,” said Terri George, Chairperson of the Interior Design program at the Sullivan College of Technology and Design (SCTD). “Please go see the room, and let the students know what a great job they did.”
Terri also wanted to thank faculty members Nancy Menz and Wayne Whitson, who helped the students manage the effort.
“I wanted everyone to know that this was the easiest, most trouble-free show house I have done, and it is all due to the help that I received,” she said. “Nancy worked with the students to help select the colors and finishes for the space, and Wayne worked closely with the students in securing accessory selections from Drexel Heritage and coordinating other details.” 
The 36th Annual Designer’s Show House is open to the public and will run from
Sept. 12 – 27, 2009. This year’s exhibition includes 4 condominiums and features interiors designed by 19 Louisville-area designers. The Sullivan entry is the guest bathroom in Unit 401, the Montpelier.
Advance pre-sale tickets are available at SCTD student services for only $7 each, a $3 savings from other venues. Tickets at the door will be $12.
Show schedule, Sept. 12 – 27, 2009:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, & Saturday - 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday & Thursday - 10 am - 7 pm,
Visit designers in their rooms 5 pm - 7 pm
Sunday - Noon - 5 pm
For more information on the 36th Annual Designers’ Show House call 502.452.8105.
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September's SCTD Alumnus of the Month
Sarah Powers has been named the first Alumnus of the Month for the Sullivan College of Technology and Design. Sarah graduated with a degree in Computer Graphic Design in March 2005. In addition to the honor, Sarah received a $50 gift certificate to the campus store.
“I've always loved art, and loved playing around with graphic software during my early teenage summers, so I assumed it would be a subject I could grow with in the future,” she noted. “It is an unexpected honor to be recognized as Alumnus of the Month and I'm flattered knowing that I am the first!”
Career Services Director Barbara Moore selected Sarah in part for her recent outstanding interview with her new employer. “"Sarah has been a pleasure to assist, very professional and prepared for new opportunities,” Moore said when she made the announcement.
Powers was recently hired as a graphic designer by The CMOOR Group www.cmoor.com, a company that provides customized educational solutions for the security industry. “Sarah thoroughly impressed the company with her poise, confidence and excellent presentation skills,” said Moore. “The company is speaking to Craig Niemann’s Portfolio class later in the month regarding presentation skills as Sarah really wowed them with hers.”
Powers will be the CMOOR Group’s Media Designer and will coordinate with the Chief Learning Officer and Instructional Designers to create layouts, media development and exercises for security companies.
While she enjoyed most of my classes, Sarah Powers did credit two of her instructors with giving her an edge for her new position. She credits Tom Willis with helping to increase her web knowledge and both Willis and Craig Niemann “for making learning a lot more interesting and easy.”
When asked about her favorite memory of school she said: “I would have to say working on either my Freehand car illustration or cd package project. These projects took some time, but were well worth it and helped me become more familiar with Photoshop and Freehand. They made a great addition to my portfolio.”
She also has some hard-won advice for others looking to move up in their career. “You can always take some time out to brush up on your portfolio. I waited 4 years after being in one place to start redoing mine,” she said. “But it would be a whole lot easier and less stressful if I would have taken some time out before looking for another job to do so.”
Sarah was asked if she had a favorite quote or saying that has motivated her over the years.
“Remember, looking at design is not making design." - Frank Chimero.
“I often find myself slipping into the excitement of motivation rather than actually creating something after consuming,” she said. “Ask for critiques from your peers. You can't be too shy or vain when it comes to art, because you could always use some sort of improvement or touch-up to make your pieces better.”
Congratulations to Sarah!
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Do you know someone who should be an Alumnus of the Month?
If so, please email Barbara Moore, Director of Career Services, blmoore@sctd.edu, and include the name, class year and a brief paragraph describing why you believe the person should be recognized. Please be sure to also include your name, class year and phone number.
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Uncanny X-Men Artist Named Alumnus of the Month
Congratulations to graduate Jay Leisten on being selected as the SCTD/LTI Alumnus of the Month. Jay graduated in 1998 with a degree in Architectural CAD.
So how does a CAD grad go on to illustrate the likes of Uncanny X-men, Moon Knight, X-men Legacy, Wolverine, and covers for Wax Fang?
Click on the link below to learn more about Jay's fascinating story and find links to more of his work!
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2010 Military Friendly Schools
SCTD has been selected as a Military Friendly School. This honor places us in the top 15% of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide.
View a PDF of the list of schools
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Kymbra Talley Story
 Since Kymbra Talley graduated with her degree in Interior Design, she spends a lot more time in the kitchen…as a designer. Luckily for her, recently opportunities have literally opened up to showcase her kitchen design talent due to the growing popularity of outdoor kitchens.
Kymbra, a Vice President for the Kentuckiana Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association, recently spent the day at the Mellwood Arts Center for what she described as the “coolest National Kitchen & Bath Association Event ever!”
The owner of Kitchens & Baths by Kymbra said she wanted to share her excitement with her friends and clients as the NKBA group showcased new products available for outdoor living.
Visitors could stop by for some free food, cooked outdoors of course, as well as visit vendor booths to learn about the latest and greatest in outdoor kitchen cabinetry, outdoor kitchen appliances, outdoor lighting, tile and countertops.
The former Interior Design Scholastic Award winner has maintained close ties to her school and she encourages both LTI/SCTD alumni and students to join the NKBA. The association, home to over 40,000 industry professionals, offers internships, resource materials, educational conferences, and a multi-level certification program.
The A.A.S Interior Design degree at Sullivan College of Technology and Design is an NKBA Supported Program that has implemented coursework based on NKBA reference materials and is working towards obtaining full NKBA Accreditation. Contact Susan Noel (snoel@sctd.edu) for more information.
The group offers an annual contest with submissions of actual projects from both student and professional NKBA members. Student members may enter the kitchen, bath, or both portions of the competition for a chance to win both recognition and a chance at scholarships. This year’s entries must be postmarked by November 30, 2009.
You can find out more information at the association website at www.nkba.org or by checking out the NKBA Kentuckiana Chapter page on Facebook.
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Contacts
Hazel R. Matthews, Director of Alumni Affairs, hmatthews@sullivan.edu
Barbara Moore, Director of Career Services, (502) 213-8245 Direct, (502) 456-6509 Office, blmoore@sctd.edu
Michael Long, Online Community Manager, (502) 413-8881 Direct, mlong@sullivan.edu
Duane Pierce, Web Administrator
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Reunions and Events!
Be sure to check out the list of reunions and events posted to the left in "Upcoming Events". If you are a planner of a future event, be sure to read "Event planning information / add an event" for tips and information to make your event a success.
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Welcome alumni and faculty!
Welcome to our new online community. Membership is FREE and available exclusively to our alumni and friends!
Louisville Technical Institute is now the Sullivan College of Technology and Design (SCTD). This is SCTD's private, online community created exclusively for alumni. It is a secure, password-protected environment.
Once you register, an email will be sent to confirm your membership and validate your email address. Be sure to click on the link in this email so your account can be activated.
Become a member and take advantage of the following services:
- Reconnect with faculty and former classmates
- Organize class reunions
- Discover ways to support your school
- Share alumni news and activities
Features include:
- Message boards for In Memorial, Lost/Missing Alumni, Career & Volunteer Center, Class Notes, School & Alumni News
- Alumni directory that's searchable by class, by name or by occupation
- Lost / missing alumni directory to help find people that others are looking for
- Social networking (Facebook, MySpace and LinkedIn) support
Search for friends and make new connections with the online community! All you need to do to take advantage of all the community has to offer is to proceed through the registration process to establish an account.
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