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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Ngozi Onuora got a shoutout! Oct 17, 2024
Dr. Onuora is our new department chair in Teaching, Learning, and Foundations. We are thrilled she is here! She brings a fresh perspective and infectious positivity to the department. She is always ready to listen and support the efforts of faculty and staff. Thank you, Dr. Onuora, for your hard work!
Bobbi Kingery got a shoutout from Timothy Taylor! Oct 17, 2024
Thanks to the Bobbi and Diana at Career Services for meeting with my students after they did their Focus2 assessments for my ENG 1000's Career Exploration Paper. They do outstanding work. More first-year students need to use the resources at Career Services.
Darren Donaldson got a shoutout from Darla Combs! Oct 17, 2024
Darren does amazing work! We could not get the scholarship plaques on our wall, due to them being discontinued from the company we previously ordered them from. Darren made them. They look just like the previously ordered plaques! Then he drilled and inserted uncountable name plates and screws into them, so they are lined up just like the old ones. He is the best!
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Koty Gough got a shoutout from Mindy Spencer! Oct 17, 2024
Thanks so much for all of your hard work that went into making Homecoming such an engaging experience for our alumni and donors. It was an amazing weekend of activities that our alumni are still talking about!
Amber May got a shoutout from Mindy Spencer! Oct 17, 2024
Thanks so much for all of your hard work that went into making Homecoming such an engaging experience for our alumni and donors. It was an amazing weekend of activities that our alumni are still talking about!
Jurnee Evans got a shoutout! Oct 17, 2024
Jurnee is a beacon of resilience and is such a positive example for our students. Students always feel welcome sharing with them because they are so relatable and accepting. They bring a lot of knowledge to the OAA that we would be lost without. There are so many students that rely on them and they never fail to provide support. Thank you for all of your hard work, Jurnee. You are more important than you know.
Brandy Verdin got a shoutout! Oct 17, 2024
Brandy is such a knowledgeable, flexible, helpful human being. She does so much for her departments, and still finds the time to make all of her collogues feel welcome. She is so caring and passionate about the success of our students - it's very admirable. Thank you, Brandi, for everything that you do! You've created such a friendly environment at this university!
Ngozi Onuora got a shoutout! Oct 17, 2024
This shout out for Dr. Onuora comes too late and does not adequately describe what she has brought to the Teaching, Learning, and Foundations department since she arrived as our new chair! She is consistently working to make sure the systems in the department are consistent and transparent, and she somehow does even the messiest of tasks with a smile. We are so lucky to have her with us!
Megan Wise got a shoutout from Aimee Janssen-Robinson! Oct 17, 2024
Thank you for stepping up and helping with the health fair for the Bridges Schools and for encouraging the students in your classes to volunteer.
Justin Tierney got a shoutout! Oct 17, 2024
I just want to take a moment to recognize Justin for his unwavering dedication to student success at EIU. From the very first contact with prospective students to celebrating their graduation, he consistently juggles the demands and data of what feels like a million different constituents. Despite the challenges, Justin always stays focused on what truly matters—doing what's best for the students. His commitment to our values and to putting students first truly embodies what we stand for at Eastern Illinois University.
R.J. Vanderwerf got a shoutout! Oct 17, 2024
Jumped right in with a positive solution to improve an important process. He is always very responsive which is appreciated!
Alisa Gray got a shoutout from Julie Dietz! Oct 15, 2024
Thank you for the help late Friday afternoon!
Brad Bennington got a shoutout from Julie Dietz! Oct 14, 2024
Huge shout out to Brad for putting the student first whenever possible, and helping us out with all kinds of ...... interesting ..... situations.
Edward Taylor got a shoutout from Thomas Canam! Oct 14, 2024
Thanks for giving the Life Sciences bridgeway a major make-over. It looks great!!
Chris Carter got a shoutout from Thomas Canam! Oct 14, 2024
Thanks for giving the Life Sciences bridgeway a major make-over. It looks great!!
Jeremy Clark got a shoutout! Oct 10, 2024
Shout out to Jeremy! Always helpful!
Ryan Osborne got a shoutout! Oct 9, 2024
I'm glad I get to work with such a great Team member!
Laura Shute got a shoutout from Lynze Greenwood! Oct 9, 2024
Thank you for being a great Teammate!
David Smith got a shoutout from Stephen Benner! Oct 9, 2024
HUGE shoutout to David Smith! Every time I have a technology related issue, which is a lot, he is always right there solving the issue. Even urgent matters, David is right there solving them within minutes. He has helped me out so many times I have lost track. Thank you so much David for all that you do and keeping individuals like me on track!
Lynze Greenwood got a shoutout! Oct 9, 2024
Lynze is an exceptional member of the Financial Aid crew, she is always willing to go above and beyond her responsibilities to provide our students with the best help. Lynze is constantly learning new skills while cultivating the knowledge she already has. Thank you for all that you do!
Diane Highland got a shoutout from Arlene Brown! Oct 8, 2024
Always there, always doing, always creative, always taking care of, always happy to help. Thank you for all you do...always.
Mechelle Cohoon got a shoutout from Kelli Davis! Oct 8, 2024
Mechelle has been instrumental in the tuition waiver process... her help, knowledge, and patience are MUCH appreciated!! Thank you so much, Mechelle!
Le Thanh Truc Phan got a shoutout from Bob Martin! Oct 8, 2024
Thank you for jumping right into any task that is needed and handling it without any issues.
Macy Lux got a shoutout from Bob Martin! Oct 8, 2024
You handled the remote sale at the Homecoming Game, like you had been doing it for years.
Erica Niemann got a shoutout from Bob Martin! Oct 8, 2024
A big thank you for handling the many tasks that do for the Bookstore.
Isabella Nantes got a shoutout from Bob Martin! Oct 8, 2024
I appreciate the way you have stepped up by taking charge of the Social Media for the Bookstore.
Gregory Green-Bryant got a shoutout from Bob Martin! Oct 8, 2024
A Big Thank you for the handling the Bookstore and all of the prep for Homecoming.
Rhonda Bence got a shoutout! Oct 8, 2024
Rhonda is always so helpful and exhibits great customer service. Thank you, Rhonda!
Arlene Brown got a shoutout from Michelle Morgan! Oct 8, 2024
Thank you for all you do for EIU! You are a rock star!
Ke'an Armstrong got a shoutout from Michelle Morgan! Oct 8, 2024
Thank you for all you do for EIU. You are a rock Star!