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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Stevie Young got a shoutout from Madalyn Schoonover! Apr 2, 2024
You are always so quick to respond and assist with questions! I appreciate your time & assistance :)
Dominic Baima got a shoutout from Madalyn Schoonover! Apr 2, 2024
Thank you for your assistance in the Bookstore system upgrades!
Travis Moody got a shoutout from Mary Mattingly! Apr 2, 2024
Shout out to Travis Moody for helping Institutional Research with the High School Dual Credit reports to IBHE. It was quite a bit of work, but Travis answered all our questions! Thanks again.
Hope Porter got a shoutout! Apr 2, 2024
Shout out to Hope, our Human Services Graduate Assistant, for always stepping up to attend recruitment events and candidate searches. She has been a wonderful asset to our Department!
Darrin Bishop got a shoutout from Dustin Strader! Apr 1, 2024
Darrin, with the help of Ross James, and Jim Ealy, did an amazing job of transforming the Housing departments, East storage barn from a cluster of new & old inventory items haphazardly thrown together, to an organized & functional space that is substantially more user friendly. Inventory that would have otherwise been thrown away was repurposed for the project and that is a win for everybody. They worked quickly & efficiently to get the job done in a timely manner, which speaks volumes of their work ethic. Thank you for the great job, Gentlemen.
got a shoutout! Mar 29, 2024
Theresa Nelson is a valuable addition to EIU. She is a bsw in housing/dining. Her attention to detail and her her work ethic are apparent in the results of her efforts to help keep EIU looking great. She is always willing to help others and her positive attitude is contagious. (she even once caught a bat with her bare hands). Keep up the good work!
Nate Atkinson got a shoutout! Mar 28, 2024
When solutions are needed, these two wizards of technology are unmatchable alchemists. It is a pleasure working with a team so plugged in with the diverse needs of the EIU community. They are the go-to crew for implementing critical workflow infrastructure upgrades that make EIU more efficient and free up valuable time for all of the University's very busy end users.
Lucas Lower got a shoutout! Mar 28, 2024
When solutions are needed, these two wizards of technology are unmatchable alchemists. It is a pleasure working with a team so plugged in with the diverse needs of the EIU community. They are the go-to crew for implementing critical workflow infrastructure upgrades that make EIU more efficient and free up valuable time for all of the University's very busy end users.
Aniyah Henry got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Mar 28, 2024
Shoutout to Aniyah for assisting with the College of Education Annual Fundraising Event. Your assistance in helping Haylee with tasks was a tremendous help. Your assistance throughout the evening of the event was also greatly appreciated, thank you!
Jeane Breiland got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Mar 28, 2024
Shoutout to Jeane for assisting with the College of Education Annual Fundraising Event. Your assistance in helping Haylee with all the details and tasks was a tremendous help. Your assistance throughout the evening of the vent was also greatly appreciated, thank you!
Michelle Rhine got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Mar 28, 2024
Shoutout to Michelle for assisting with the College of Education Annual Fundraising Event. Your assistance in getting the fundraiser set up was a tremendous help and your assistance throughout the evening was greatly appreciated, thank you!
Madison Collins got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Mar 28, 2024
Shoutout to Madison for assisting with the College of Education Annual Fundraising Event. Your assistance throughout the evening was greatly appreciated and the work you put in to help with getting the fundraising event was instrumental. You are appreciated, thank you!
Haylee Brickey got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Mar 28, 2024
Shoutout to Haylee for planning and executing a very successful College of Education Annual Fundraising Event. You came on board and jumped right in with the planning of this event and pulled it off within three months. You worked many long and tireless days, evenings and weekends to get the details in order. Keep up the excellent work - your star is shining bright!
Kim Pope got a shoutout! Mar 27, 2024
THANK YOU for all you do for our EIU staff and AFSCME #981. Your tireless efforts are greatly appreciated.
Leon Mire got a shoutout! Mar 27, 2024
I have yet to encounter a situation where I've reached out to Leon and stumped him with a question regarding the PRM or other technical matters within his expertise—and I've reached out numerous times! Frequently, Leon has assisted me with my queries through patient tutoring via email or by offering to complete the tasks himself, especially if they are more challenging. You are a great asset to the campus community, Leon! Thank you!!
Carol Dhom got a shoutout from Andrew Kerins! Mar 27, 2024
Carol is an indispensable staff member in the KSR office. She proactively helps people, listens and counsels undergraduate and graduate students on a range of topics, and is an all-around great co-worker. Thanks Carol!
Breck Erwin got a shoutout from Lori Hardwick! Mar 26, 2024
Starting this school year, Breck Erwin was a BSW float at Pemberton, Stevenson, & Ford Halls. We had some retirements, since then he has moved over to a Monday-Friday position in Taylor Hall. He has done wonderful since his move! His areas look great, he communicates well with the students, takes great pride in his work, & the building sure does reflect that. Taylor Hall is looking great! I am proud of you! Keep up the good work Breck! :)
April Cash got a shoutout from Lori Hardwick! Mar 26, 2024
Starting this school year, April Cash was the BSW float at Lawson Hall. We had some retirements, since then she has moved over to a Monday-Friday position in Taylor Hall. She has done wonderful since her move! Her areas look great, she communicates well with the students, takes great pride in her work, & the building sure does reflect that. Taylor Hall is looking great! I am proud of you! Keep up the good work April! :)
Jennifer Smith got a shoutout! Mar 26, 2024
I have worked with Jennifer at various times during her career at EIU. She is professional, knowledgeable, and always willing to help. She is a great person to work with. EIU is lucky to have her!
Kevin Toberman got a shoutout from Michael Zuber! Mar 25, 2024
Kevin is always helpful and does a great job.
Brandy Verdin got a shoutout! Mar 25, 2024
Brandy is a fantastic person and extremely helpful to all areas within the Student Success Center in McAfee. Her cheery disposition and willingness to help anyone at anytime is extremely appreciated. Keep it up, Brandy. You will go far at EIU!!
Madalyn Schoonover got a shoutout from Dominic Baima! Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for your help testing the card readers and systems during the Bookstore upgrade!
Deborah Conrad got a shoutout from Dominic Baima! Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for being part of the Bookstore upgrade! I appreciate your willingness to help and answer all of my questions as we went through this process.
Bob Martin got a shoutout from Dominic Baima! Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for being part of the Bookstore upgrade. I appreciate your willingness to work through the process as we made a lot of changes and improvements to the system.
Aaron Allison got a shoutout from Dominic Baima! Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for your help with the Bookstore upgrade and for working with us to make sure all of the necessary settings were configured to ensure we maintain a safe and secure network.
Jeremy Clark got a shoutout from Dominic Baima! Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for your help with the Bookstore upgrade and for completing extra scans and checks to ensure we got all of the settings correct!
Jerry Rankin got a shoutout from Dominic Baima! Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for your help getting the new server image ready for the Bookstore upgrade and for your help troubleshooting as we completed this project! I appreciate being able to bounce ideas off of you as we figured out the best configuration.
Mindy Hurst got a shoutout from Dominic Baima! Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for helping troubleshoot some issues during the Bookstore system upgrade!
Mark Barrow got a shoutout from Dominic Baima! Mar 25, 2024
Thank you for your help with the Bookstore upgrade! Your knowledge of the old system and willingness to help and troubleshoot issues during the upgrade ensured we were able to complete the project on schedule. I appreciate being able to bounce ideas off of you as we worked through some configuration challenges throughout the process.
Michael Wayne got a shoutout from Dominic Baima! Mar 25, 2024
Thank you Mike for going above and beyond to make sure all of the wiring needed for the Bookstore was done in a way that looks great, plus you got it done way before we had to have it so we could clean everything up as we completed the main part of the project. Thank you for doing everything the right way and not just the easy way.