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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Chadd Gaston got a shoutout from Mary Mattingly! Sep 3, 2021
A big Shout Out to Chadd Gaston who quickly upgraded a computer so we could have a combined physical/remote meeting in a conference room. The meeting went well and none of it would have been possible without Chadd taking care of the computer so quickly. Thank you!
Michael Hutchinson got a shoutout! Sep 2, 2021
Thank you Mike.
This has been an extra challenging year end, and we are not done yet.
Mike is always patient and professional.
Michael Cornebise got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 1, 2021
Thanks to all of the associate deans for their sustained efforts and commitment (in many areas & venues) to ensuring student success remains a central component of EIU's COVID response. Thank you Melody, Stephen, Tony, Chris & Mike!
Christopher Mitchell got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 1, 2021
Thanks to all of the associate deans for their sustained efforts and commitment (in many areas & venues) to ensuring student success remains a central component of EIU's COVID response. Thank you Melody, Stephen, Tony, Chris & Mike!
Jon Oliver got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 1, 2021
Thanks to all of the associate deans for their sustained efforts and commitment (in many areas & venues) to ensuring student success remains a central component of EIU's COVID response. Thank you Melody, Stephen, Tony, Chris & Mike!
Melody Wollan got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 1, 2021
Thanks to all of the associate deans for their sustained efforts and commitment (in many areas & venues) to ensuring student success remains a central component of EIU's COVID response. Thank you Melody, Stephen, Tony, Chris & Mike!
Stephen Lucas got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 1, 2021
Thanks to all of the associate deans for their sustained efforts and commitment (in many areas & venues) to ensuring student success remains a central component of EIU's COVID response. Thank you Melody, Stephen, Tony, Chris & Mike!
Ceci Brinker got a shoutout! Aug 23, 2021
A crazy amount of work goes into creating an engaging and fun opening weekend. Thanks Ceci for always bringing your A game!
Rebeccah Maley got a shoutout! Aug 23, 2021
Huge shoutout to Beccah for her fantastic opening weekend events! Great planning, great staff and here's to looking forward to a fantastic year!
Jennie Thompson got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Aug 11, 2021
Jennie, thank you for your extra efforts in making sure McAfee was at its best during in-person orientation this summer. The building is always clean but we know you went the extra mile as we made our way through all of the orientations! We appreciate you!
Dustin White got a shoutout from Philip Kousma! Aug 6, 2021
Shout out to Dustin, every time I've gotten to work with him has been great. Big props and thanks for being so great to work with.
David Thompson got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Aug 5, 2021
David, thank you for removing the wires that were hanging in the women's bathroom in McAfee. We all appreciate your assistance with that issue!
Lyle James got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Aug 5, 2021
Thank you, Rick, for taking care of the wires that were hanging in the women's bathroom in McAfee. It looks nicer and I know we all appreciate your efforts!
R.J. Vanderwerf got a shoutout from Brad Bennington! Jul 26, 2021
RJ recently helped me resolve an issue with my second monitor. He was very friendly, thorough in investigating and diagnosing the issue, and was able to find a solution. I could not be more pleased with the service RJ provided. Thank you!
Sara Wilson got a shoutout! Jul 22, 2021
Thank you for all of the extra help and support you have given to the lab in helping move patients through their tests, as well as all of the assistance you provide the front desk in reviewing and verifying immunization records. We would be lost without you!
Debra Buell got a shoutout! Jul 21, 2021
Thank you Deb for taking care of Old Main. Your hard work is so appreciated and I want you to know YOU make a difference! It is not about what you did one time….it’s what you do all the time!!
Erica Thornton got a shoutout from John Taylor! Jul 20, 2021
just wanted to say thank you and much appreciation for all your hard work you have done for helping me with every little thing i need your professionalism and attention to detail to helping others is outstanding and is worthy of praise thank you for all you do
Erica Thornton got a shoutout from Michelle Wayne! Jul 20, 2021
Thank you so much Erica for the great job you do here for EIU and the staff! You always go the extra mile to help with any situation brought to you. You have really helped Mike and I with the tuition waiver for college and we appreciate it greatly. Keep up the excellent work!
Vicki Phillips got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Jul 15, 2021
Thank you, Vicki, for putting together the ARGOS report for us! You make our jobs so much easier. You're the best!
Gregory Harris got a shoutout! Jul 14, 2021
THANK YOU for your hard work and perseverance with the formidable task of moving all of the Health Education Resource Center to its new home in Blair Hall. You always had a smile on your face when we asked you questions regarding our move.
Bobbi Daniell got a shoutout! Jul 14, 2021
Bobbi - Thank you for giving up several of your summer vacation days to help provide coverage within the medical clinic, especially on the days we have COVID Vaccine Clinics. We appreciate your dedication to EIU!
Jennifer Porter got a shoutout! Jul 14, 2021
Jenny - thank you for giving up several of your summer vacation days to help provide coverage within the medical clinic, especially on the days we have COVID Vaccine Clinics. We appreciate your dedication to EIU!
Lori Icenogle got a shoutout! Jul 14, 2021
Thank you for all your work in helping cover the gaps in the medical clinic while we search for a new Administrative Nurse. You've helped the medical clinic maintain quality services for our students!
Joseph Baumgart got a shoutout! Jul 14, 2021
Thank you for all your help and leadership in making arrangements to secure cold storage for the COVID vaccine the university has received for its students. Meeting all of the state and federal requirements have been a Herculean task!
Jessica Taylor got a shoutout! Jul 14, 2021
Thank you for all of your help and leadership in offering COVID vaccine clinics through Health and Counseling Services! We couldn't have been as successful without you!
Carla Nelson got a shoutout! Jul 9, 2021
Thank you, Carla, for all that you do for EIU. I can't imagine how complicated your job must be! Thank you for always going the extra mile to make sure that class scheduling is as easy as it can be. You are the best!
Timothy Rice got a shoutout! Jul 9, 2021
Big ups to Tim, he's always willing to help others. Glad we have Tim on the help desk working end users.
Heather Webb got a shoutout! Jun 24, 2021
I'm so grateful to work for Dr. Webb. She is so supportive of me and wants to see me succeed. She is hard working, funny and smart. She makes our work environment fun and somewhere we look forward to coming to every day!
Annie Wilson got a shoutout! Jun 24, 2021
Annie has only been in our office for a year, but it's hard for me to imagine her not being here. There could not be another person who fits in better with us and who works harder. She is smart, considerate and connects so well with the students. I hope she never leaves!
Brittany Floyd got a shoutout! Jun 24, 2021
Brittany is the co-worker that everyone wants: dedicated to her job, hilarious, kind and thoughtful. I'm grateful every day for her. EIU is a better place because she's here.