Shout Outs

Ezra has worked tirelessly to provide high-quality, inclusive book displays each month at the Library, always keeping in mind student support and engagement. Thank you for your excellent work, Ezra!

Brianne is a passionate educator who works tirelessly to provide her students with the best classroom and practical experiences. She cares deeply for her students. I'm thrilled that she sees collaborating with me in the Ballenger Teachers Center as a valuable part of her curriculum. She is a supportive, enthusiastic colleague, and I am lucky to get to work with her.

Haley hit the ground running this fall with her Elementary Science classes and is committed to providing her students with a quality, hands-on experience. She has given them the chance to put theory into practice as they select trade books from the Ballenger Teachers Center and has a heart of collaboration. It's a pleasure to work with you, Haley!

Savanna Brown assumed a great role in helping to coordinate 15+ major projects and programs for the 25th anniversary celebration of the biology department. These successful programs lauded emeritus faculty, honored alumni, boosted student participation and also set a base for outreach to the community, potential students, and a potentially greater philanthropy circle for the department and the university. She is a phenomenal student worker!

Thank you so much to Tiffany for covering down on CLAS certification efforts. You are so appreciated!

Jennie we want to thank you for your hard work! You have this place sparkling. You jumped in and helped tremendously a couple of weeks ago when we needed something extra done as an emergency. We would love to keep you, but know that the next people who have the privilege of having you there will appreciate you as much as we do. It has been a pleasure having you here, enjoy your new position.

I'm so grateful to librarian Heather Wohltman for her creative solutions and welcoming attitude. Booth Library is better for her contributions. Thanks Heather!

A massive shout-out to incredible Education Librarian, Michele McDaniel!

Michele demonstrates an inspiring commitment to EIU students. She doesn't just manage the collection; she actively seeks out resources that directly support student learning and growth. Michele always goes the extra mile, whether it's assisting with research projects or creating engaging learning tools. Her dedication ensures that EIU students feel supported and can access the tools they need to succeed.

Conor makes magic happen for all the departments in the Doudna. We are so grateful to him!

Thank you, Shannon, for helping trouble shoot the order of course evaluations for my 8-week class that had gotten lost in the system. When we still needed the evaluation forms on the last day of class, Shannon didn't hesitate and jumped right into action the same day. She even got the forms to my class just as it was about to start; still in time to administer them. Talk about going above and beyond while still adjusting to a new role and system. I truly appreciate you and your team!

Thank you, Amy, for your amazing support for our library display this month and the support you provide for our school and students. When I contacted her with the idea last semester, Amy not only said "yes" but also immediately jumped into action to support the project and set everything - from book orders to display supplies - in motion.

Ashleigh has done a fantastic job helping me transition into my new role at EIU. She's provided me with helpful materials and friendly advice, and I have really appreciated it!

David is a great person to have on any project or task. He brings an upbeat, positive attitude with a willingness to find a way to get things done. And he responds so quickly every time I reach out!

Shannon is absolutely amazing. She is extremely helpful and goes out of her way to make sure that students and faculty are taken care of in the testing center. She deserves a huge shout-out for her hard work and dedication. All I can say is AMAZING and THANK YOU!!!! Thanks for always going the extra mile.

Haley, you are doing such an incredible job! I truly appreciate how you always make the time to answer questions and reach out whenever something needs clarification. Your attention to detail, patience, and willingness to help never go unnoticed. You make everything run so much smoother, and it’s such a pleasure working with you. Thank you for all that you do — you are so appreciated!

During a wave of student worker illness, creating short staffing situations, Gregory has jump in wherever needed to keep the Bookstore customers well served.

Thank you for going out of the way to get me the data I requested. I appreciate your helping me help someone else feel their value.

Big thank you for helping me get the information off the web so I could help someone else feel valued.

HUGE THANKS for saving me (for not the first time!) AND making my job easier with your can-do attitude, knowledge and professionalism when I called for help with my big mailing project. If it weren't for the danger of getting it caught in the printshop equipment, I would say you should wear a superhero cape! Thanks to Trevor, too, for his polite and courteous service--especially the delivery back to my office!

Just a quick thanks for the help that was provided in making sure my access was functioning when I needed it in a pinch! Thank you Sandy! I appreciate it!

Thank you for working on our IT issue in the FPM- Electric Shop. We are experiencing a smoother and quicker response time. You and your department are life savers. We truly appreciate all you do for the university.

Thank you for working on our IT issue in the FPM- Electric Shop. We are experiencing a smoother and quicker response time. You and your department are life savers. We truly appreciate all you do for the university.

Thank you for working on our IT issue in the FPM- Electric Shop. We are experiencing a smoother and quicker response time. You and your department are life savers. We truly appreciate all you do for the university.

Lauren has been so helpful in leading informative training sessions on Raiser's Edge! I appreciate your insight and guidance while learning this new and very beneficial donor management software!

I want to shout out Dr. Alexis Jones for being so helpful in helping me navigate the first part of my semester as a new faculty member here at EIU. She is a great mentor and always willing to make time to answer my questions.

The absolute best!!!

He is always willing to lend a hand and jump in when needed!

Thanks for always being so helpful, RJ! No matter what issues we throw your way, you’re always kind, professional, and thorough. And especially generous when giving us grace for our lack of tech skills! :-)

Thank you so much for helping me get the information I needed to complete my project so efficiently and quickly--and then going a step further by creating a report that can be used again in the future! I really appreciate your work, Vicki!

Thank you for rocking it out in the catering kitchen for Homecoming. You crushed it! I appreciate everything you do! Thank you again!!