Shout Outs

Thank you a million for always being willing to help out and give great information to me and the TLF Department. So grateful that you are here at EIU and truly appreciate all your assistance on a daily basis. You are someone others can count on, helpful and kind! Thank you, Nick!

Shout out to Fod for coming to my rescue and giving me an assist today at Buzzard Hall. The thing I needed help with wasn't really in his area and wasn't necessarily in his job description but he helped me out and did it with a terrific attitude! Thank you!

You have been such a valuable member of the Counseling and Higher Education Department as well as the College of Education, that is hard to visualize that department without you. Thank you for sharing your time and knowledge with us, and you will certainly bloom where you are heading in the Technology Department. They are so lucky to have you - Best wishes and many thanks!

Thank you, Taylor! Not only did you fix my problem, but you went beyond that. I appreciate working with people who know what would help, how to help, then make the extra effort! Kudos!

Hey Joshua! The CDS department is SO THANKFUL for all you do to keep our building so nice and clean!! Everything looks great after all your hard work extracting the past couple of weeks! We appreciate you so very much! :)

Arlene was helped make some connections for some technology supplies that I needed on very short notice. Thanks for the assist Arlene!!!

I had a very last minute need for some laptops and Christie really helped me out of a bind. With a very quick turnaround and cheerful service, Christie helped me out of this jam!

Sarah you are that girl! I was able to work with her with trying to help an incoming student. And when I tell you Sarah was doing the best she could to assist our student in getting as much support as she could I am so happy to work someone like her! She def puts in work in making sure our students get as much support as they can! I see you Sarah! :)

Thank you, Georgia, for spending some time with our office to answer our questions and help advise us on how to best support students. We appreciate your willingness to assist us in all ways and the knowledge we gained is invaluable. Thank you!

Shout out to Amy Morris for always willing to share her knowledge with us. She and others presented information and answered our questions regarding withdrawals to help us better understand and assist students in the future. Thank you, Amy! We appreciate you! 

Thank you for taking time to talk to our staff in Financial Aid so we can better support students who are going through tough situations. Your advice and guidance are always appreciated!

Thank you, Laura, for making the time to help us today with our FWS students for Fall. You definitely made it easy to understand and get our questions answered. Thank you for your kind and quick help!

A huge thank you to Cassi for bringing Boudica the Tortoise all the way to Old Main! Cassi and all her biological charges are always welcome in Human Resources!

A huge thanks to Josh and his team for helping a student be able to register so they can attend RA training. The care you and your team put into our students does not go unnoticed.

Nick is awesome and amazing! He is so helpful and polite. His knowledge of our systems is over the top. Nick has helped me on many occasions when I am struggling in Banner or Astra. He has patience and allows me to take notes and not rush. He is truly an asset to the university!

Huge shout out to Becky! She was super helpful when I was having issues with my phone/teams! She was super kind and welcoming! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

I wanted to send a thank you to Wendy Lane for her support during my transition to COE. Wendy goes above and beyond to assist others and has consistently been there to support me during my time in this role. Wendy has provided me with information to share with the others within our college to hopefully assist them in their positions and make things run smoothly. I appreciate the support and encouragement that she provides to not only me, but to the others within our college.

I wanted to send a thank you to Bart Rettberg for his support during my transition to COE. Bart goes above and beyond to assist others and has consistently been there to support me during my time in this role. I appreciate the support and encouragement that he provides to not only me, but to the others within our college.

I wanted to send a thank you to Cat Shick for her support during my transition to COE. Cat goes above and beyond to assist others and has consistently been there to support me during my time in this role. I appreciate the support and encouragement that she provides to not only me, but to the others within our college.

I wanted to send a thank you to Shane Rogers for his support during my transition to COE. Shane goes above and beyond to assist others and has consistently been there to support me during my time in this role. I appreciate the support and encouragement that he provides to not only me, but to the others within our college.

I wanted to send a thank you to Shelly Williams. She was new in her position, but if I needed anything during my transition to COE, she has always been there to assist me. Shelly's kindness and her smile can make a difference in other people lives and she does that on a daily basis.

Huge shout out to Eric & the entire grounds crew for braving the extreme heat this week- it does not go unnoticed. Stay safe, hydrated, and thank you for everything you do!

Bill Burnside and his team are amazing. They took care of our issues in the advising area and Brad even followed up to ensure it was taken care of. I know they were busy across campus with the heat and other various heat related issues, but they addressed our issue timely. We appreciate you and all you do to keep us working.

Here's a shout out to Marqeita Morris for always being up beat and having a great attitude. Marqeita always does her job in a very professional manner and along with this she always manages to spread a little sunshine to the people that she interacts with. Last week I asked Marqeita to assist me with something that was not part of her job duties and that many people would have put very little effort into. She was not able to solve my problem right away so I thanked her and told her that I would figure something else out. The next day she contacted me and told me that she had tried and tried but she still could not come up with the solution that I was needing. I had assumed that she would let it go as soon as our conversation was over, but she put much more effort into assisting me after the conversation was over. Marqeita, I just want to let you know that your extra effort along with your great attitude are very much appreciated by me!

Kicking off my full-time journey here has been way smoother (and a lot more fun) thanks to John! You've been an amazing supervisor—answering my endless questions, cheering me on, and being an amazing mentor as I continue to learn how to navigate higher ed as a new professional ! I know thats right!

Seriously, you're the kind of leader that makes work feel less like “work.” Grateful for all your support, guidance, and good energy—can’t wait to keep learning from you! :) Don't play with OBAE!

Megan has gotten off to an incredible start in her first few weeks as a full-time staff member! She’s doing an amazing job getting everything in place for commencement. I’m so impressed by her organization and all that she’s already accomplished. The amount of work that goes into planning graduation is impressive, and EIU is fortunate to have her leading the way.

Just a few days into my full-time journey here at EIU, and I already feel incredibly lucky to work alongside someone as supportive, welcoming, and all-around awesome as Cassidy! She is THAT GIRL! Whether it's sharing insights, making me laugh as I learn how to navigate being a full time professional, or just being that reliable go-to person, she def has made this transition smoother and way more enjoyable.

Cheers to a new exciting year! I know that's right!! :)

Thank you for always preparing terrific food for me at the Food Court. I don't know what I will when you retire you make the best breakfast tacos in the whole world!!!

Huge shout-out to Stacey Atteberry, our Human Resource Representative for Student Employment! Stacey has hit the ground running, while navigating the challenges of student employment with a positive attitude, patience, and a strong commitment to service. Your contributions are helping both our students and departments thrive. We are lucky to have you!

I’d like to give a big shout-out to Kasondra Harrell, our newest Human Resources Officer, who is quickly approaching the three-month mark in her role! Kasondra has already made a meaningful impact—jumping into projects, supporting the team, and learning as much as she can. Your dedication, professionalism, and positive energy have not gone unnoticed. We’re so glad to have you on the team and can’t wait to see all that you’ll accomplish moving forward. Keep up the great work!