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 printed on the card. 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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Madison Veatch got a shoutout from Catie Danner! Aug 21, 2026
A huge shout out to Madison Veatch for her outstanding work as a Graduate Assistant in OLE! Madison has been instrumental in helping plan Welcome Weekend and consistently goes above and beyond to ensure everything comes together smoothly. She is also an exceptional Graduate Advisor for University Board, providing thoughtful guidance and support to our student leaders. She is an asset to OLE and EIU, and we are so thankful for her!
Amber Webb got a shoutout! Aug 21, 2026
Amber is a true, natural-born leader. I have watched her help so many students during my years here. I am so proud of her, and she should be proud of herself. Keep up the amazing work and know that we see you!
Chelsy Cunningham got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Aug 21, 2026
Thank you Chelsy for all your help with intern training this week from helping them to have a warm welcoming environment to creating binders, you have been a rockstar.
Lindsay Wilson got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Aug 21, 2026
Shout out to Lindsay for all her help with intern training this past week. It has been a great experience. Also thank you for all your help with making sure our electronic health record is accurate for students. we appreciate you!
Austin Schaefer got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Aug 21, 2026
Austin is a major asset to EIU. He has gone above and beyond for our department and helping with laptop set up to make sure we getting all ready before students start this year. Thank you!
Harry Rollings got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Aug 21, 2026
With only being in the Counseling Clinic just a few short weeks, Harry has already made amazing contributions and has been jumping right in. Thank you Harry for your assistance with various projects related to our medical record, assisting with getting the interns set up and ready, and helping with random technical issues. Harry also has been going above and beyond for students he is working with to ensure they are getting the support they need at EIU.
Kiley Will got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! Aug 20, 2026
A heartfelt thank you to our Freshmen Connection Graduate Assistants for the time, energy, and care you poured into Leadership Training Day. Your passion and dedication helped create a meaningful experience for our mentors. We are truly grateful for all you did to make the day special!
Trevor Parrent got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! Aug 20, 2026
A heartfelt thank you to our Freshmen Connection Graduate Assistants for the time, energy, and care you poured into Leadership Training Day. Your passion and dedication helped create a meaningful experience for our mentors. We are truly grateful for all you did to make the day special!
Tanner Mecham got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! Aug 20, 2026
A heartfelt thank you to our Freshmen Connection Graduate Assistants for the time, energy, and care you poured into Leadership Training Day. Your passion and dedication helped create a meaningful experience for our mentors. We are truly grateful for all you did to make the day special!
Michelle Kim got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! Aug 20, 2026
A heartfelt thank you to our Freshmen Connection Graduate Assistants for the time, energy, and care you poured into Leadership Training Day. Your passion and dedication helped create a meaningful experience for our mentors. We are truly grateful for all you did to make the day special!
Liz Walters got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! Aug 20, 2026
A heartfelt thank you to our Freshmen Connection Graduate Assistants for the time, energy, and care you poured into Leadership Training Day. Your passion and dedication helped create a meaningful experience for our mentors. We are truly grateful for all you did to make the day special!
Brian Douglas got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! Aug 20, 2026
Brian, A special thank you for all your help with our Leadership Training Day! Your organization, support, and attention to detail helped make the day a success. We truly appreciate everything you did behind the scenes to make it all come together!
Steph Knicley got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Aug 20, 2026
Stephanie is a treasure! Thank you, Steph, for your willingness to help. You do great work and we sure appreciate all you do for us in TLF!
Mindy Hurst got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Aug 20, 2026
Thank you so much, Mindy, for helping us with our copier issues over here in TLF. We are excited for you to help us get that going for classes this week. Many thanks, Mindy, we appreciate you!
Brian Douglas got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Aug 20, 2026
Many thanks to Brian for helping with our whiteboard situation. We sure appreciate your help with that. Thanks, Brian!
Amy Morris got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Aug 18, 2026
Thank you so much, Amy, for taking a moment out of your busy schedule to help me with a specific question. You hung in there with me until you found the solution, and boy was that nice. Many thanks to you Amy, I appreciate all your help!
Cheryl Sanner got a shoutout from Renee King! Aug 17, 2026
Huge shout-out to Cheryl Sanner for helping me with 'the start of the semester' issues with printers, computer, etc. You keep the School of Business office running smoothly every single day! And, you keep the faculty on target! You are a gem! Thanks!
Bethany Hellman got a shoutout! Aug 13, 2026
Bethany is so awesome helping get students into the right classes! Thank you so much for all your help and your knowledge about all the KSR degrees!
Catie Danner got a shoutout from Luis Paniagua! Aug 13, 2026
Catie is that girl!
I def wanted to give a special shout out to her because with the new role she is currently in, I think she has been doing a fabulous job and has shown that she cares so much on giving our students a great experience as well as her staff. She is always out here making sure people feel heard and her team being supported. I know that's right! You go Catie! Plus it has been fun collaborating with her on some things for our offices!
Jenny Stout got a shoutout from Julia Awalt! Aug 13, 2026
Thank you, Jenny, for your excellent customer service last week when you went above and beyond to help a student through a difficult situation. Your willingness to stop what you were doing and take the time to help made a tremendous impact on the student and strengthened their affinity for EIU. Your compassion, dedication, and commitment to our students truly made a difference. Thank you for all that you do!
David Smith got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Aug 13, 2026
David is worth his weight in GOLD! Thank you again, David for your continued help to me and our whole TLF group. We really appreciate your expertise.
Nicole Brooks got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Aug 13, 2026
Nicole has been so kind to help me out and give me pointers yesterday. I really appreciate your perspective and am grateful for you taking the time to work with me. Many thanks, Nicole!
Brandy Verdin got a shoutout from Frankie Wilson! Aug 13, 2026
A huge shout out to Brandy for all of the behind-the-scenes work she has done to help me with EIYOU this summer! I truly could not have learned, organized, and accomplished as much as I have without your help, patience, and knowledge. Thank you for always being willing to answer my questions and for everything you do, not just for me, but for everyone in our building. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and you are so very appreciated! 💙
Matthew Thomas got a shoutout from Fantasy Sharrett! Aug 12, 2026
Matt - thank you so much for helping us better understand the purchasing and requisition process this year. As most of the team is fairly new, it's colleagues like you that make each day, a little brighter! We appreciate you!
Heidi Hawkins got a shoutout from Fantasy Sharrett! Aug 12, 2026
The HR team wants to send a big Shout Out to Heidi for all of her knowledge, support, and patience throughout the FY26 Year-End Roll processes to include the annual increase processes and normal day-to-day budget variances. The amount of institutional knowledge Heidi possesses is extremely helpful and hard to come by, and while we know we drive her crazy, we appreciate her so tips and tricks so much! She's honestly a true Excel ninja warrior!
THANK YOU from all of us in Human Resources!
Austin Schaefer got a shoutout from Tracy Hall! Aug 12, 2026
Thanks so much for your speedy setup of my computer. I appreciate all your help.
Jeffrey Flynn got a shoutout from Misty Edwards! Aug 11, 2026
Thank you for doing such a great job! Ninth Street Hall looks amazing. Your efforts are appreciated:)
Debora Timmons got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Aug 11, 2026
Many thanks, Debora, for being willing to help out with deliveries to TLF, even in the heat today! That is dedication! Thank you, Debora for your help and stay COOL!
Hollis Starkey got a shoutout! Aug 7, 2026
Thanks to Hollis for managing all the books in our Writing Center collection! We appreciate having help from one of our Writing Center alums!
Diane Highland got a shoutout! Aug 7, 2026
Thanks to Diane for designing the Writing Center's beautiful new logo featured on the wall of the center and our widget on D2L! Thanks also for all the other help you've given us during our move this summer.