Shout Outs

A huge thank you to Chris Carter for your outstanding work in making our World Language classrooms look brand new! Repairing and painting the walls in Coleman Hall is no small task--as anyone who's been here knows. Your attention to detail, hard work, and pride in your craft truly show. The walls look fantastic, and we can't wait to welcome students back next week. We appreciate you!

There is not really away to describe what Sandy contributes on a daily basis. From support across the whole department to being a guidepost for both staff and GAs, Sandy goes out of her way to help in each and every situation that she can. I am very thankful that we have her!

Summerlyn has jumped right in to her new role and been absolutely amazing. I could not ask for a better co-worker!

Thank you to you and your team for providing a delicious lunch for our IBHE visitors this week. We appreciate you!

Thank you to you and your crew for hosting the IBHE meeting on campus this week and ensuring everything ran smoothly for them. We appreciate you!

Thank you for coordinating shuttle service for our IBHE visitors this week. We appreciate you!

Thank you for coordinating the campus tour for the IBHE group this week. The student you selected did a great job of representing EIU. We appreciate you!

Big THANK YOU!! from PPCC for working on our cutter and keeping us up an running during this super busy time of the year. We appreciate you acting so quickly to help us.

Gabe has been incredibly responsive to the classroom technology needs of the CLAS faculty; each time I have sent concerns or observations his way (which has been a LOT), he gives them prompt attention. We appreciate all your help, Gabe!

Since joining the leadership team at the MLK Union, Brittany has made an extraordinary impact through her dedication, positivity, and unwavering support for others.

Brittany approaches every day with a can-do attitude and a genuine willingness to help anyone with anything. No task is too big or too small — she consistently goes above and beyond to ensure her colleagues and the community feel heard, supported, and valued. Her actions are rooted in kindness, and her presence lifts the entire team.

Brittany is not just a team player — she is a team builder. Her leadership style fosters collaboration, respect, and a shared sense of purpose. It has truly been a blessing to work alongside someone so selfless, committed, and inspiring.

Huge shout-out to Kristin at South Quad Dining for being such an incredible trainer! I truly appreciate all you’ve taught me about Panther Dining and for helping me get ready for the school year ahead. I’ve gained so much knowledge, and it’s been awesome learning from the best!

Big thanks to Chris at South Quad Dining for being an amazing trainer! Thank you so much for teaching me all about Panther Dining and preparing me for the upcoming school year. I’ve learned so much, and it’s been a privilege getting to learn from one of the best!

Made me feel very welcome starting my new job and is always willing to help me out when needed. He is always in a good mood and is fun to be around daily!

Thank you for going above and beyond by checking to see if students had completed a requirement for one of our courses. It was definitely appreciated!

I have worked at EIU since 2019 and encounter many wonderful people daily. One of the absolute nicest, kindest, happiest, sincere, caring, and professional people that always comes to mind is John Marr of Career Services. He is always such a pleasant person to talk to. Don't just take my word for it, I hear the same comments amongst the other staff and students that encounter him as well. Keep up the greatness John!

Thank you so much, April, for making the time to meet with one of our new faculty members and show them around and share what you know about TLF today. You are so kind and generous with your time and knowledge and we sure appreciate you and what you bring to the TLF team. Thank you a million, April!

Shout out to Beth! With patience and a knack for turning complex computer terms into plain, easy-to-understand language, she makes even the most complex tech projects feel manageable. Her meticulous attention to detail, upbeat spirit, and genuine kindness make her an absolute joy to work with. We’re so grateful for the way she helped guide this project to success!!

Shout out to Raju!! His incredible expertise brought our new request forms to life flawlessly. He’s not only brilliant but also a joy to work with—patient, thorough, and always willing to share his knowledge. We’re so grateful for the time, guidance, and follow-up he put into making this project a success.

Shout out to Chris for his quick response and helping hand! He’s always ready to step in when needed, bringing a smile every time. We truly appreciate his reliability, positive spirit, and willingness to help us out in a pinch.

Shout out to Christina for the incredible work she does at Textbook Rental! No matter how busy or chaotic things get—even when the books are overflowing—she handles it all with a calm, can-do attitude. Her dedication makes her a joy to work with, and we are so grateful for everything she does.

Congrats, Laura for achieving an elusive goal, and with the added challenge of adopting a new system and helping your campus constituents navigate it. Your efforts on behalf of students and your coworkers have been noticed and are appreciated. Way to go!

You can always count on Sam to do a great job, but she recently took up the charge on an issue I was having with a vendor and solved the problem! Thanks, Sam.

You regularly go above and beyond for our students! Thank you for advocating for our students even when there seems to be no way, for our students who are seeking a solution to what are often complex financial problems.

Thank you for making my adjustment to Human Services so positive. You have such a passion for making EIU the best it can be!

Tracy always helps me out when I am in a lurch, whether it is entering a random PO or manually entering 100 action plans into Microsoft Planner. Tracy, you are the best!

Jeff has been so helpful. I have many items in my office that have been moved around or taken out altogether. I appreciate all the help. Thank you, Jeff.

Jarrod is always willing to assist with my many ideas and requests, from rearranging items to bringing what I need for my office. I appreciate your consistent support and kindness.

A huge shout out to Alexis Jones for her amazing work as interim FDIC Director. Alexis has done an amazing job in the last eight months, especially during the summer transition. Her dependability, positive attitude, and sense of humor will be greatly missed.

Thank you so much for all you do for us here in TLF - Buzzard Hall, Lowell. We certainly have enjoyed having you work for our department and 2nd Floor, Buzzard Hall. While we hope you will stay and work for us in the Fall, if that does not work out, we know they will love and appreciate all your hard work wherever you go. You are amazing and we really appreciate all your hard work that you do to keep us clean over here in TLF. Thank you, Lowell!

Thank you so much, Amy for helping our department today with changing registration issues. You were a big help to us, and we certainly appreciate you taking the time to help us get all of our students taken care of today! You rock, Amy!