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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Jim Ealy got a shoutout! Aug 1, 2024
Jim and his crew worked so hard on Klehm Hall 1309 remodel. It looks so great in there now, and I could not believe how efficient they were. Thank you all!
Becky Shew got a shoutout! Aug 1, 2024
I'd like to nominate Becky Shew for best attitude at EIU!
Always helpful, always pleasant.
Shannon Bell got a shoutout from Brian Reid! Jul 31, 2024
Shannon has been a great support over the years! The list of the extra work she does is too land to detail. I will just say she is amazing and cleaned up my mistakes for many years.
Thanks!
Deborah Conrad got a shoutout from Bonita Flynn! Jul 30, 2024
Big thanks to Debbie for helping PPCC for 3 days during our time of need.
Elizabeth Reeder got a shoutout from Bonita Flynn! Jul 30, 2024
Big shout out to Beth for taking care of some of PPCC business during the time I was out sick for a week.
Lacey Spence got a shoutout from Mac White! Jul 30, 2024
When a major technical issue caused our department to lose a lot of television spots, Lacey jumped into action to find, recreate, re-edit, and resend video clips quickly! Thanks for being a great team player during a chaotic scenario!
Rameen Karbassioon got a shoutout from Lacey Spence! Jul 30, 2024
When a major technical issue caused our department to lose a lot of television spots, Rameen jumped into action to find, recreate, re-edit, and resend video clips quickly! Thanks for being a great team player during a chaotic scenario!
Dennis Riley got a shoutout from Lacey Spence! Jul 30, 2024
After a major technical issue that caused our department to lose a lot of media, Dennis helped coordinate our recovery process to make it as painless as possible! Thanks D-R!
Cody Borntreger got a shoutout from Lacey Spence! Jul 30, 2024
Cody’s diligence and careful eye helped our department spot a major technical issue to ensure we had enough time to cover the problem. Thank you for your role in making our recovery process as painless as possible!
Mac White got a shoutout from Lacey Spence! Jul 30, 2024
When a major technical issue caused our department to lose a lot of television spots, Mac jumped in with quick action and a can-do attitude to make sure we always had a plan, and something on-air! Thank you Mac for making the recovery process seamless!
Travis Moody got a shoutout! Jul 29, 2024
I'm so proud of Travis M. and will miss him as he moves onto another adventure. Teaching is going to be a great move for you. You will be missed in Old Main.
Taylor Comer got a shoutout! Jul 26, 2024
Shoutout to Taylor and the rest of the NSFP team for a smooth and successful orientation season. Thank you for keeping us on schedule (or maybe that was just me!) and making the days as smooth as possible for us and our students.
Tanya Willard got a shoutout! Jul 26, 2024
Shoutout to Tanya and her entire team for an awesome Orientation season. Thank you guys for taking care of us and our students. I’m always amazed by the problem solving, flexibility, and expertise of your team. You all go above and beyond for our new students and I hope you know how appreciated you are!
Cristine Shick got a shoutout! Jul 26, 2024
Thanks as always for the extra effort, Cristine! So glad you're part of the EIU family!
Alexandria Thomas got a shoutout! Jul 26, 2024
Thanks to Alex for helping us quickly in a crisis! Really appreciated it.
Stacey Knight Davis got a shoutout from Ezra Hebron! Jul 25, 2024
Shout out to Stacey for being a strong supporter of her staff. You have championed change for us, offered endless support, and shared a wealth of knowledge. For all of that, and your ability to laugh at whatever wild idea we have next, I am very thankful.
Jana Aydt got a shoutout from Ezra Hebron! Jul 25, 2024
Shout out to Jana for being such a good coworker. She is always going above and beyond by picking up extra responsibilities when needed. The cherry on top of having Jana as such a great coworker, is that she is also such a kind and caring person who can brighten the library with just her smile and warm greetings. Thank you, Jana!
Arielle Starkey got a shoutout from Ezra Hebron! Jul 25, 2024
Shout out to Arielle for being a sounding board, a voice of reason, a supporter of, and a partner to my many programming ideas. Thank you for all you do to make these events happen. Here’s to a year of successful programs! It wouldn’t have been possible without you and Adriane’s help!
Adriane Sparks got a shoutout from Ezra Hebron! Jul 25, 2024
Shout out to Adriane for being a sounding board, a voice of reason, a supporter of, and a partner to my many programming ideas. Thank you for all you do to make these events happen. Here’s to a year of successful programs! It wouldn’t have been possible without you and Arielle’s help!
Amie Calvert got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Jul 24, 2024
A HUGE shout out to Payroll, Benefits, and the entire HR team for your individual and collective efforts over the past few weeks to support the FLSA transition. It's been a heavy lift--and your campus colleagues and I are grateful!
Amanda Repp got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Jul 24, 2024
A HUGE shout out to Payroll, Benefits, and the entire HR team for your individual and collective efforts over the past few weeks to support the FLSA transition. It's been a heavy lift--and your campus colleagues and I are grateful!
Andrea Murphy got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Jul 24, 2024
A HUGE shout out to Payroll, Benefits, and the entire HR team for your individual and collective efforts over the past few weeks to support the FLSA transition. It's been a heavy lift--and your campus colleagues and I are grateful!
Maddie Henebry got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Jul 24, 2024
A HUGE shout out to Payroll, Benefits, and the entire HR team for your individual and collective efforts over the past few weeks to support the FLSA transition. It's been a heavy lift--and your campus colleagues and I are grateful!
Linda Holloway got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Jul 24, 2024
A HUGE shout out to Payroll, Benefits, and the entire HR team for your individual and collective efforts over the past few weeks to support the FLSA transition. It's been a heavy lift--and your campus colleagues and I are grateful!
Elizabeth Reeder got a shoutout from Christopher Cougill! Jul 23, 2024
Best of luck in your new professional venture, Beth -- Business Ops are lucky to have you. We will miss your friendship as well as your professionalism and expertise here at the Union!
Kevin Bence got a shoutout from Christopher Cougill! Jul 23, 2024
Kevin, your work in the EIU Bowling Alley has been top-notch; we are very lucky to have you join the team here at Eastern! Keep up the great work, and know that your professionalism and leadership are very much appreciated.
Karen Beason got a shoutout from Christopher Cougill! Jul 23, 2024
Karen, you keep the Campus Scheduling office afloat day after day; I can't imagine what we'd do without your expertise and experience! An immense amount of my success is thanks to your efforts and assistance; I could certainly not have succeeded in this job without you. The office and it's clients are lucky to have you!
Curtis Ayers got a shoutout from Christopher Cougill! Jul 23, 2024
Curt, I am glad to have been able to work with you this summer! We had a great BSW staff and you made our lives MUCH easier with your knowledge of the building and advice on how and when to get things done. Thank you!
Jedd Tolen got a shoutout from Christopher Cougill! Jul 23, 2024
Jedd, it's been great working with you this summer. I'm glad you came over to the Union and very much appreciate your help with our many summer projects -- the shine on our floors sure looks nice! Thanks for helping coordinate and prioritize our maintenance needs.
Joseph Reiter got a shoutout from Christopher Cougill! Jul 23, 2024
Thanks for your excellent work here at the Union, Joseph. It's nice to know the building is in good hands on second shift; we appreciate all you do!