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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Christy Kilgore got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Mar 9, 2022
Thank you, Christy, for your assistance with the new EWP flyer complete with QR code! I appreciate your talent!
Mark Bluhm got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Mar 8, 2022
Thank you for helping out with the Pop-Up Mental Health Play Day! We were so happy that Rachel the Comfort Dog could attend!
Tanya Willard got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Mar 4, 2022
Thank you for helping out with the Pop-Up Mental Health Play Day!
Sarah Daugherty got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Mar 4, 2022
Thank you for helping out with the Pop-Up Mental Health Play Day! The yard games were a hit!
Kevin Linker got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Mar 4, 2022
Thank you for helping out with the Pop-Up Mental Health Play Day! I appreciate you bringing out all the yard games!
Christopher Coffey got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Mar 4, 2022
Thank you for helping out with the Pop-Up Mental Health Play Day! I appreciate Dining providing the ice cream treats!
Mark Hudson got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Mar 4, 2022
Thank you for helping out with the Pop-Up Mental Health Play Day! I appreciate you bringing the music and for Dining to provide the ice cream treats!
Brian Gough got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Mar 4, 2022
Thank you for helping out with the Pop-Up Mental Health Play Day!
Beth Gillespie got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Mar 4, 2022
Thank you for helping helping with the Pop-Up Mental Health Play Day by moving the service event outside and bringing the go-karts!
Nathan Wehr got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Mar 4, 2022
Thank you for providing the go-karts and for all your help wit the Pop-Up Mental Health Play Day!
Crystal Brown got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Mar 4, 2022
Thank you for helping with the Pop-Up Mental Health Play Day including moving the service event to the quad!
Gurkan Akalin got a shoutout from Julie Dietz! Mar 3, 2022
Huge thanks to Dr. Akalin and all his colleagues in the School of Business for the recent revisions to the Business Administration minor. So excited for our Health Admin students!
Mallorie Fonseca got a shoutout! Mar 2, 2022
Thank you, Mallorie, for always helping me to get answers when I need them! I can't imagine how busy your job must be all year round but especially at this time of year. You are always kind and helpful. Thank you for making a difference at EIU. You really go above and beyond to help students and staff!
Connie Downey got a shoutout from Denise Adducci! Mar 1, 2022
Thank you for your help today! You definitely saved the day for me!
Michelle Baer got a shoutout from Jennifer Porter! Feb 25, 2022
So nice to have you on the nursing team!! 
Sara Wilson got a shoutout from Jennifer Porter! Feb 25, 2022
You did a great job yesterday! You rock!!
Janet Baker got a shoutout from Jennifer Porter! Feb 25, 2022
You are an awesome NP! You made a great call yesterday!!
Heather Wohltman got a shoutout! Feb 18, 2022
Thank you for helping to keep the library open during the latest ice and snow storm, Heather! I know it was a nasty night to be out & about; the fact that you made it in to work and stuck it out is truly appreciated. I am sure the students who needed to use the building were happy to find it open. THANK YOU!!!
Lawrence Auchstetter got a shoutout! Feb 18, 2022
Big shout-out to Larry for helping to keep the library open during the storm Thursday evening. I am sure your drive home at midnight wasn't fun, but your commitment to the students and your fellow staff members is appreciated. Thank you!
Paula Parker got a shoutout! Feb 18, 2022
My girl! Paula keeps our department running like a well-oiled machine. She is a solid support for the whole team. She is always there, always ready to help, and goes over and above, over and over. While there is so much to thank your for, this week, I thank you for your help tracking down students for travel reimbursement and your help with the career panel event.
Philip Kousma got a shoutout from Jeff Cranstoun! Feb 17, 2022
Not nearly enough credit is given to Philip for all he does quietly in the background to keep the systems essential for this university humming, and I just wanted to take a moment and thank him for his always friendly and helpful demeanor. He is an absolute lynchpin that makes what we do possible. Thanks again Philip!
Lauri DeRuiter-Willems got a shoutout from Misty Rhoads! Feb 16, 2022
Thanks for heading up the professional conference day for the PUBH&N department. It's going to be an amazing experience!
Julie Dietz got a shoutout from Misty Rhoads! Feb 16, 2022
Shout out to Julie Dietz for helping the PUBH&N department navigate several changes and still keeping us on course for a strong semester!
Nikki Hillier got a shoutout from Misty Rhoads! Feb 16, 2022
Huge thanks to Nikki Hillier for her hard work and commitment chairing the departmental curriculum committee! Nice work helping us take a deeper dive into what we offer our students.
Jennie Thompson got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Feb 16, 2022
Jennie, we are so happy that you are back! You are a very important part of our family here in McAfee! The building is already looking better in the three days since your return! Thank you!
Beth Gillespie got a shoutout! Feb 10, 2022
Big Ups to Beth Gillespie for her tireless work to make our students experiences here at EIU meaningful and rich. I am so grateful for her work and dedication to this community.
Jeff Cranstoun got a shoutout! Feb 10, 2022
Big Ups to Jeff for always delivering on time and usually ahead of time! This institution is lucky to have such a talented and dedicated instructional technologist.
William Schultz got a shoutout! Feb 10, 2022
Shoutout to Bill for always solving my technical problems within a few hours if not minutes and always within a day. He is always ready to drop what he is doing to help you get what you need.
Christopher Cougill got a shoutout! Feb 10, 2022
Big ups to Chris for going above and beyond after hours to help me solve problems when I need to find information. His dedication is admirable.
got a shoutout from Danielle Green! Feb 4, 2022
Shout out to the grounds crew for working throughout the storm this week. Thank you for all you do for our staff, faculty and students. Your hard work is much appreciated.