Shout Outs

You've made generating, tracking, and updating our purchase orders so much easier during your time here. We appreciate you so much!

Thanks for getting our visiting artists online and helping us troubleshoot portal issues!

Elaine stays on the move!!! If you call her, she is there with the quickness," and does her best to assure a resolution to your question, problem, or issue. Thanks Elaine!!!

A big thank you to all of the University police officers that were working on February 27th during the basketball game. There was a person who required supervision that had gotten separated from his caregiver son. We always have an officer at the game and thats who we went to for help. Wow….withIn minutes more were there to help. The person was located and they did an outstanding jobs of putting a search team together quickly. It was so appreciated by the family and we should be so proud they are so good at their job. We are lucky to have them!

Thank you, Teri, for helping us get a room unlocked on the third floor of the Union last Saturday. Because of your quick thinking, the room was unlocked well ahead of the start of the workshop taking place in the Martinsville Room. The TRIO staff appreciates your assistance!

Thank you, Cathy, for assisting us with room reservations two weeks ago. I know we had to keep rearranging days/times but you handled it like a pro! We appreciate your diligence in helping us with this endeavor!

Teresa is so knowledgeable and on top of things. She makes my job so much easier. I enjoy working with her so much!

Thank you, Nate, for helping us get organized for our National TRIO Day event last Saturday. Your efforts are never overlooked! The TRIO staff appreciates you!

Jennie, thank you for all of your hard work! McAfee is a challenge but the building is always clean for students and staff. You have added responsibilities when events are held in the gyms, yet you are always able to have everything ready for the many classes that occur here. The TRIO staff appreciates you everyday!

Jarrod, thank you for all of your hard work in setting up the tables and chairs for National TRIO Day! We appreciate your diligence in getting the job done. The TRIO staff appreciates you!

Kenny, thank you for setting up the numerous tables and chairs that we needed for our National TRIO Day event! We know there was a lot of lifting and arranging with that setup. The TRIO staff appreciates your hard work!

Thank you, Dustin, for all of your hard work at the National TRIO Event last Saturday! We appreciate your diligence. The TRIO staff appreciates you!

Kim, Thank you for all of your hard work at the National TRIO Day event that was held at McAfee and the Union. We definitely benefited from your assistance! It was a challenge staying ahead of the hundreds of students/staff that attended our event. We appreciate you!

Huge thanks to Bethni for all her hard work and help with curriculum design as we work on birthing the new 3 + 2 program in Nutrition & Dietetics! Can't wait to start working on articulation agreements with community colleges, and acting on the potential you have envisioned!

Here is a shout for Laurel. She always has a great attitude and is always very helpful!

For going above and beyond to make advising and administrative tasks easier and more streamlined, even when doing so is difficult and challenging.

A huge thank you to Dennis and all of the Doudna staff who helped make last weekend's performance such a success. The Chicago Tap Academy provided a master tap class to our local DanceLife tap students and then went on to put on an amazing show. The owner of the company had so many positive things to say about how well our staff represented the culture of EIU, and our local community as a whole. Bravo to everyone working behind the scenes at Doudna!

A huge thanks to Kiersten on running Lincoln Hall and being so easy to work with! You are truly valuable to this University!

"Alex" is an HR officer in Old Main. She seems to love her new job, which is evident in her voice on the phone. She is SO pleasant to talk with and is very knowledgeable even though she hasn't been here long! She said she plans on staying in our HR for a long-time, and I hope it is true!! What a blessing it is, to have someone so polite to answer our questions and find answers to our questions. Thanks!!

Thank you Jill for always being the go-to person when any issues arise. Your knowledge about how to handle situations and where to find resources is an extremely valuable asset. We are lucky to have you, and thank you for all that you do!

I work with Dr. Carter and I have been impressed with his work with graduate assistants in our department. He is always kind, positive, and emulates what's always best for students. He works very closely with them to make sure their experience at EIU is a memorable one. I have seen this for some time and wanted to shout out his amazing work!

Danny has turned SEL's Academy of Lifelong Learning program into the premier community education program of Coles County. His daily work reflects his passion for, and dedication to, learning. Danny's program greatly benefits our department, EIU, and the entire community!

Joy is a highly dedicated and hardworking member of our department who consistently goes above and beyond to help us complete a multitude of tasks. She is always patient and maintains a professional demeanor when working with both professional clients and EIU faculty/staff. Joy's strong work ethic is an invaluable asset to Extended Learning!

Chelsy has a genuinely bright spirit that emits positivity everywhere she goes. She gives her all and works hard in everything she does. She is truly a person we should all aspire to be like.

Lynze always goes above and beyond to help the students and families she interacts with at the financial aid office. We are so lucky to have her in our office. Thank you Lynze for your dedication to our students!

Thank you, Colleen, for your many years of service to our campus community. Your expertise and professionalism will be greatly missed upon your retirement; our office won't be the same without you! You truly made the MLK Jr. University Union work to its fullest potential. Thank you for your mentorship and, just as importantly, your friendship. I am certain you will excel in your next endeavor!

For providing a great program on AI and Adobe for the CHHS faculty and staff. Thank you!

For providing a great program on AI and Adobe for the CHHS faculty and staff. Thank you!

Thank you for going above and beyond for everyone here at EIU. Your time and dedication to your work, helping staff, and assisting others on campus is much appreciated.

Trish is welcoming, supportive, and so kind to everyone who interacts with the School of Communication and Journalism. We are so thankful for all her efforts!