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Shout Outs

Welcome to the Eastern Illinois University Shout Out Page. The Staff Senate has established this page to foster the morale of EIU employees and cultivate a positive campus atmosphere. Shout Outs serve as public expressions of gratitude and recognition, allowing us to acknowledge the exceptional efforts of individuals, departments, and others on a daily basis.

We encourage you to utilize the Shout Out submission form to appreciate and commend your colleagues. To create a Shout Out, simply click on the 'Make a Shout Out' tab and log in. Once your Shout Out is submitted, a moderator will review it and proudly display your submission on the Shout Out page.

The Staff Senate at Eastern Illinois University is currently rewarding eligible employees who receive a Shout Out with one $10 EIU Food Court gift card per fiscal year (effective July 1, 2024).

Eligible EIU employees who received a $10 EIU Food Court gift card with a Shout Out must redeem those cards by the expiration date of May 31, 2025. Enjoy up to $10 off your next one-time purchase at the University Food Court; card must be surrendered during time of purchase.

This page is dedicated to the memory of UPD Officer Harold Harris.

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Cori More got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Apr 1, 2026

Thank you so much, Cori! You really saved the day for our TLF team and helped us get back on our "Feet" right away. Many thanks for your kindness.

Lindsay Wilson got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Mar 31, 2026

Lindsay has done incredible work taking the lead in planning the Counseling Clinic Annual Bonine Suicide Prevention Conference. There are always curveballs and Lindsay handled everything with grace. Thank you for all your hard work.

Sarah Jacobs got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Mar 31, 2026

Sarah helped a student navigate resources and advocate for themselves in a difficult situation. I know this was so helpful to the student helping them make these connections! Sarah also plays a huge role in the Interpersonal Violence Awareness Team and has done amazing with the planning of the upcoming Sexual Assault Awareness Month!

Mindy Hurst got a shoutout! Mar 31, 2026

Mindy is an outstanding citizen of EIU who understands fully the critical role that ITS plays in the lives of faculty, staff, and students. She also embraces the importance of providing excellent INTERNAL customer service! Thanks, Mindy. :)

Ryan Boske-Cox got a shoutout from Mallorie Fonseca! Mar 30, 2026

Ryan helped us with two new projects recently and worked magic to make our vision reality. I appreciate your willingness to work with us despite our crazy requests. Your patience and your work are amazing! I'm so excited to start sharing. Thank you, thank you!

Mikki Biggs got a shoutout from Dianne Timm! Mar 30, 2026

Thank you for all your help with our Admissions days this year! You have such a passion for Human Services and I love watching you share that with our future students and their families.

Logan Lehmann got a shoutout from Dianne Timm! Mar 27, 2026

Thank you for all of your hard work with our Social Work Accreditation documents and your continuous positive attitude and commitment to EIU.

Kathleen O'Rourke got a shoutout from Dianne Timm! Mar 27, 2026

Thank you for your leadership with with the search process in our department as well as all you do to make our graduate programs in Human Services and Aging Studies the best they can be!

Linda Simpson got a shoutout from Dianne Timm! Mar 27, 2026

Thank you so much for your assistance with the search process in our department and for your support, guidance, and mentoring this year.

Jeremy Clark got a shoutout! Mar 27, 2026

Jeremy is very responsive, detailed, supportive to all the software review requests that I send to him. Even when the request is last minute, he adjusts to meet the time constraints. He reduces the amount of stress to all others involved and makes the process as smooth as possible. Thanks again!!!

Em Carlen got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Mar 27, 2026

Thank you, Em, for helping me gain a better understanding of Astra! I appreciate your willingness to help!

Catherine Polydore got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Mar 25, 2026

Thank you so much, Catherine, for your warm welcome back to TLF. It is so good to be back here with you in the School of Education once again. You really make CHE shine, thank you a million!

Lynnette Barringer got a shoutout from Christopher Cougill! Mar 25, 2026

Thank you for your prompt and friendly attention to the lights in my office. Each time I've worked with you or any of the EIU electricians you're always been friendly and professional. It's much appreciated!

Julie Viertel got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Mar 25, 2026

Thank you, Julie, for all you do here in TLF. You an irreplaceable and vital part of the team here and we are lucky to have you. You are simply the best!

Bradley Green got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Mar 24, 2026

Thank you, Brad for all the well wishes and support of not only me, but our whole TLF Team while I was out during medical leave. You are truly priceless and a credit to EIU. Thank you for your steadfast and kind help!

Ngozi Onuora got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Mar 24, 2026

Thank you for all your support and well wishes during my medical leave. I am so grateful and proud to be back working with you in TLF once again. Thank you, Ngozi!

Dawn Zachow got a shoutout! Mar 19, 2026

Dawn has been so efficient assisting our team with some new projects. It has been a pleasure to work with her.

R.J. Vanderwerf got a shoutout! Mar 19, 2026

RJ has been so efficient assisting our team with some new projects. It has been a pleasure to work with him.

Michelle Wayne got a shoutout! Mar 18, 2026

Thanks for keeping our floor care equipment up and running. Your work towards helping us have the equipment we need to keep the buildings looking good does not go unnoticed. Thank you

Nicole Brooks got a shoutout! Mar 17, 2026

Nicole provides outstanding internal customer service. She is pleasant, kind, patient, and helpful! Nicole's attitude and performance in the support of colleagues is something we should all strive to imitate.

Gisela Alvarez got a shoutout from Diane Highland! Mar 13, 2026

Gisela and her assistant were instrumental in the assembly and installation of a current Booth Library exhibit. Their professionalism, efficiency and collegiality are much appreciated!

Jessica Hills got a shoutout from Garren Porter! Mar 12, 2026

Jessica has been an incredible help in showing me the ropes in my new position, she's a wonderful person to shadow and makes me feel welcome any time I reach out to her, she's a wonderful coworker!

Jeffrey Downey got a shoutout! Mar 11, 2026

Our Doudna walls are bright, clean, and beautiful! Thanks for all you do in keeping our facilities looking top-notch!

Benjamen Rienbolt got a shoutout! Mar 10, 2026

Ben spent an entire afternoon assisting a student through a very challenging situation and making sure they felt supported every step of the way.

Matthew Thomas got a shoutout from Cristine Shick! Mar 6, 2026

Matt Thomas: Thank you so much. What you pulled off and the work you put in to help our team over the last two days is nothing short of amazing. I know the team is very grateful.

Thank you for being so patient with all of the last-minute and not-so-easy tasks. Your attention to detail and excellent communication skills made a huge difference throughout the process. It really shows how good you are at knowing how to get the job done. We all know it was a tough task to accomplish in such a short time frame, but you made it happen.

Thank you from the entire Athletic Department — and especially the Baseball team.

We truly appreciate you!

Elizabeth Kastl got a shoutout! Mar 5, 2026

Thank you Beth for your help yesterday! Your support is beyond measure!

Cori More got a shoutout! Mar 3, 2026

Dr. More is one of the most dedicated and genuinely caring people at EIU. She works tirelessly on behalf of the students, her colleagues and community to continue to make EIU a better place and provide the best education possible. It is an honor to work with Dr. More at the university!

Melissa Crouch-Carr got a shoutout from Mindy Spencer! Feb 26, 2026

Melissa, you are a rock star! You ensure that every donor receives a timely and accurate gift receipt, that our records are up to date, that our processes are working correctly, and so much more. You play a substantial role in our advancement and fundraising efforts at EIU! I wanted to let you know that you are appreciated!

Tisha Fritts got a shoutout from Mindy Spencer! Feb 26, 2026

Thank you so much for all that you do to support the fundraising efforts at EIU! You ensure every donation is processed appropriately and moves through our systems. It's a lot of work behind the scenes, and I wanted to let you know that you are appreciated!

Jessica Hills got a shoutout! Feb 25, 2026

Jessica is the Department of World Languages and Cultures' beloved Office Manager. Her dedication to her work, her colleagues, our student workers, and departmental culture as a whole are truly exemplary. Previous staff in her position may have done their job well, but I truly don't recall anyone being so consistently pleasant, cheerful and truly helpful as Jessica (and I've been at EIU for almost twenty years), Our Department will be merging with English soon, and we in World Languages and Cultures are fortunate to keep Jessica as our full-time Office Manager. Thank you, Jessica, for everything you do!

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