Shout Outs

I want to shout out Shelly for being such an asset to the College of Education in general, and Teaching, Learning and Foundations in particular. She works so hard to make sure everyone has what they need. I am always so impressed with the way she juggles many different tasks and responsibilities with a great attitude. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. With the chaos of many changes and challenges this past spring and into the summer, Shelly has done a yeoman's job of handling them.

Want to say a huge THANK YOU! to Melissa Gordon for opening a window and handing me a bottle of water when I needed it.

Want to say a huge THANK YOU! to Patty Watson for opening a window and handing me a bottle of water when I needed it.

Big shout out to Shelly for helping create a smooth transition into my new office space!

I appreciate Fantasy as our HR Director. When I was unable to be here for the Benefits Fair, she took the reins and stepped into uncharted waters. Thank you for all you do for our team!

I appreciate Iris for stepping into to uncharted waters and handling the Benefits Fair in my absence. You are a wonderful addition to our team! Thank you!

Thank you so much Nate, for your continued work to support our move in TLF, you and your team are fantastic!

Fantasy always seems to have time in her busy schedule to meet (and patience), and she has done a tremendous job in HR since arriving here a few years ago. We are very fortunate to have her here at EIU.

Nate's innovation streamlined our nutrition information and dining menus, enabling us to better serve our students while saving our staff a significant amount of time on weekly uploads. Thank you, Nate, for your creativity, dedication, and the positive impact you've made on our operations and student experience.

Danita, we cannot thank you enough for helping us out here in TLF this afternoon! When you answered your phone, that made all the difference. Thank you, Danita!

Thank you so much, Holly, for helping us out with a request this afternoon, you really did a miracle for us here in TLF. Thank you a million Holly!

Leave it to Brad Green to come in the home stretch and save the day, once again! We can never repay your kindness, knowledge and willingness to help our TLF / MAT group. Wow, you really saved the day and then some! Many thanks and well wishes to you Brad Geen. You cannot stay away from being AWESOME, thank you!

Thanks for always being cheerful and ready to engage at the MLK Union

We appreciate you willingness to assist on tasks at the MLK Union

Thank you for always being willing to go above and beyond at the MLK Union

We want to thank you, Derek, for the incredible work you do every day. Your attention to detail and dedication make such a difference, and we truly appreciate you coming to Buzzard Hall this Summer! I know your job isn’t always easy, but your hard work keeps this place safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. You’re an essential part of our team already and we are so lucky to have you on board, thank you, Derek!

I just want to thank you, Derek, for the incredible work you do every day. Your attention to detail and dedication make such a difference, and we truly appreciate you coming to Buzzard Hall this Summer! I know your job isn’t always easy, but your hard work keeps this place safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. You’re an essential part of our team already and we are so lucky to have you on board, many thanks, Derek!

Thank you Mark for so quickly responding to my call about the mud on the sidewalk. You showed up so fast after my phone call and did a great job keeping us all safe on the sidewalk!

A huge thank you to Patty for helping me find a ten-year-old CAA document! Clutch!

Many thanks to Michelle! Her unparalleled mastery of EIU’s institutional operations and her steadfast commitment to supporting her colleagues are truly exceptional. We are profoundly grateful for everything she does for us in the College of Health and Human Services.

Thanks for the help locating the missing remote control for the air conditioning equipment. -HVAC shop

Nate was an amazing support before and during our office move. He made sure I knew what was going on, delivered the supplies we needed to pack up, and made certain everything was in place when promised. This process would have been much more difficult without him, and Career Services appreciates everything he has done for us. Hats off to one of the best people I know at EIU.

Thank you for all your assistance and support navigating contracts and communication with the sign language interpreters for commencement!

Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement throughout the semester and during setup!

Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement! Don't know what we would do without you!

Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement and student payroll!

Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement, especially with the will call ticket requests!

Thank you for all your assistance with commencement! The day would not have been possible without you and your team. We truly appreciate everything you do to help the day run smoothly.

It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for all that you have done while working at EIU, I hope you know that you will be missed! I wish you the best in your next adventure.

Md has played a tremendous role in reshaping the Academy of Lifelong Learning programming and membership model to better serve our community and strengthen the overall participant experience. Through his thoughtful leadership, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement, he has helped make the program more effective, supportive, and sustainable for the future. His work is helping ensure the Academy continues to grow as a meaningful and engaging opportunity for lifelong learners.