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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 a $10 EIU Food Court gift card.

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, 2024. The reward cycle will restart on July 1, 2024, with new cards for FY25. Thank you.

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

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Kimberly Brookins got a shoutout from Diane Highland! May 8, 2024

Thank you, Kim, for finding all the extra ways to polish and shine up our spaces! I appreciate your hard work and your eye toward keeping the library tidy and well cared for. Thank you!

Kevin McKee got a shoutout from Diane Highland! May 8, 2024

Thank you, Kevin, for always cleaning up our big and little messes, and for helping me keep library spaces in order and in good condition. I see how hard you work, and I'm so grateful for your help every day.

Nathan Brown got a shoutout from Diane Highland! May 8, 2024

Sincere thanks to Nate and the moving crew for cooperation, service with a smile, and always going above and beyond! You make my job easier nearly every day. Thank you!

D.J. Fox got a shoutout from Diane Highland! May 8, 2024

Special thanks to DJ Fox and the Campus Scheduling office for sharing resources to make a library event successful! I appreciate your collaborative spirit, and am grateful for your assistance. Thanks!

Mary Sam Laingen got a shoutout from Julie Dietz! May 7, 2024

Shout out to two of the most amazing, wonderful academic advisors on the planet! Thanks for all you do to help our students find the right path for them, even when they don't quite want to see it. And as a Panther Parent, I can't tell you how much it means to me to know my kid/young adult is in such good hands.

Amber May got a shoutout from Karen Drage! May 6, 2024

The School of Business and Technology graduation was awesome thanks to Amber's organizational and leadership skills. Thank you to the staff and team of volunteers that made this event a huge success.

Nathan Brown got a shoutout from Amanda Repp! May 3, 2024

This message is from all of HR...We appreciate all Nate has contributed to help out HR. Thank you Nate!

Vicki Daniell got a shoutout from Amanda Repp! May 3, 2024

This message is from all of HR...We appreciate all Vicki has contributed to assist HR. Thank you Vicki!   

Carrie Hite got a shoutout from Amanda Repp! May 3, 2024

This message is from all of HR...We appreciate all Carrie has contributed to assist HR. Thank you, Carrie!

Austin Hill got a shoutout from Jessica Hills! Apr 30, 2024

Thank you so much for all of your help with me getting my Statement of Economic Interest filed. You not only stayed late on the phone with me, walking me through the website and tabs, but also cleared up the glitch with me being in their system twice, due to my name change and then going the extra mile to note the misspelling of my new name to the Secretary of State's system. You took a huge relief off of me! Thank you for all that you do and continue to do for us! EIU is lucky to have you!

got a shoutout! Apr 30, 2024

A HUGE shout out to our Financial Aid and ITS teams (and everyone else involved) in navigating the new financial aid/FAFSA landscape. The process was certainly not seamless, but each of you were committed to putting EIU students and families first up to and through the packaging process this year. A huge round of applause and endless appreciation for all of your critical efforts!

Amanda Repp got a shoutout from Bonita Flynn! Apr 26, 2024

BIG Thank you for a the information you provided. I appreciate you taking the time to talk to me and explain things in detail. I called for one thing and learned so much more to help me.

Jeane Breiland got a shoutout from Jacqueline Rainey! Apr 26, 2024

Shoutout to Jeane Breiland for helping the School of Extended Learning during the Academic Challenge Competition (before, during, and after)! She worked behind the scenes a lot, but also greeted people, worked the registration table, and willingly assisted wherever needed. It was a tremendous help and very much appreciated! Thank you!

Haylee Brickey got a shoutout from Jacqueline Rainey! Apr 26, 2024

Shoutout to Haylee Brickey for helping the School of Extended Learning at the Academic Challenge Competition! She greeted people, worked the registration table, passed out awards, and generally assisted wherever needed. It was a tremendous help and very much appreciated! Thank you!

Catherine Polydore got a shoutout from Jacqueline Rainey! Apr 26, 2024

Shoutout to Dr. Catherine L. Polydore and her students for being willing to help the School of Extended Learning as we prepared and hosted the Academic Challenge Competition for hundreds of high school students earlier this month! It was very much appreciated! Thank you!

Michelle Rhine got a shoutout from Jacqueline Rainey! Apr 26, 2024

Shoutout to Michelle for being so willing to help the School of Extended Learning as we prepared and hosted the Academic Challenge Competition for hundreds of high school students earlier this month! She was willing to help during this time, and it was very much appreciated! Thank you!

Jeffrey Browning got a shoutout from Jennifer Reed! Apr 26, 2024

The campus looks beautiful! Enjoying the varieties of flowers, shrubs, and plants! Thanks to you and all of the grounds crew for your hard work and dedication to the campus grounds!

Keerthana Saraswathula got a shoutout from Jacqueline Rainey! Apr 26, 2024

Shoutout to Keerthana and her students for being so willing to help the School of Extended Learning as we prepared and hosted the Academic Challenge Competition for hundreds of high school students earlier this month! She was willing to help us out during this time, supervise her students, send extra hands, and make sure some tasks were completed while we were out of the office. It was a tremendous help, and very much appreciated! Thank you!

Becky Shew got a shoutout! Apr 25, 2024

Becky is always the most helpful person to work with. Even though she is always very busy, she always takes the time out to help as much as she can and do it with a very pleasant attitude!

Jeffrey Duck got a shoutout! Apr 25, 2024

Jeff does a great job of advising students at both the undergraduate (Middle Level Education and Career & Technical Education) and graduate (Curriculum & Instruction and MAT in Secondary Education) levels. He is very organized, positive, and manages to master and communicate all the requirements for these very different programs. The Teaching, Learning, and Foundations faculty really appreciate his expertise and good cheer--thanks, Jeff!

Laura Shute got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Apr 25, 2024

Thank you, Laura, for helping students with their financial aid issues! You always listen and try to figure out solutions for all of the unique situations that our students are experiencing. You are the best!

Dustin White got a shoutout from Kim Pope! Apr 25, 2024

Dustin was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable when working with the Staff Senate Election Committee to accommodate exactly what we needed. He quickly resolved issues to make sure everything ran smoothly. Thank you for everything that you do, Dustin!

Austin Schaefer got a shoutout! Apr 24, 2024

Austin is always super helpful and knowledgeable with all our computer wants and needs here in McAfee. Thanks Austin for being the best of the best!

Chadd Gaston got a shoutout! Apr 24, 2024

Chadd is always super helpful and knowledgeable with all our computer wants and needs here in McAfee. Thanks Chadd for being the best of the best!

Christopher Maniotes got a shoutout! Apr 22, 2024

Shout out to Dr. Chris Maniotes! In his first year at EIU, Chris has served on Search Committees, Research and Scholarship Committee, helped at Recruitment Events, a faculty mentor for student's research projects, and was awarded grant funding for the DWF Collaborative Redesign for HSL 1800, in which he was the redesign lead. Chris has been an excellent asset to the Department of Human Services and we can't wait to see what the future brings!

Jana Aydt got a shoutout from Bonnie Laughlin-Schultz! Apr 18, 2024

Jana has gone above and beyond to help acquire some articles via interlibrary loan for some students working on a research project. She has chased down two pieces for which I didn't have complete details and really made a difference to the students excited about their research. Many thanks!

Danielle Goehner got a shoutout! Apr 17, 2024

Danielle is always very helpful, friendly, and easy to talk to!

Ly'Jerrick Ward got a shoutout from Tanya Willard! Apr 12, 2024

Shout out to Ly'Jerrick Ward for saving the day today at Transfer Orientation! Several students were having all the issues today at registration and Ly'Jerrick swooped in and calmly solved the issues. NSFP appreciates you!

R.J. Vanderwerf got a shoutout from Becky Shew! Apr 12, 2024

Thank you for all the hard work you put in daily! Know that it is recognized and greatly appreciated. I am grateful to have you as my "go to person" on the Teams Voice project. Your knowledge and PATIENCE have saved the day more than once. Your ability to stay calm and connect with people during the chaos is a valuable skill!!! THANKS RJ!


Michael Wayne got a shoutout from Becky Shew! Apr 12, 2024

Mike has been a tremendous help with the deployment of Teams Voice. Mike is a great person to work with. I appreciate the time and thoroughness you put forth into every project I have sent, despite the unique situations I have sent your way. Thanks Mike!

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