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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Kristen Watson got a shoutout! Jun 24, 2021
Thank you for all that you do! You're such a upbeat, positive person and we appreciate you!
Nathan Wehr got a shoutout! Jun 24, 2021
What a rockstar! Always bringing the laughs and upbeat energy to campus. What would we do without ya?! Thank you for all you do!
Catelin Witt got a shoutout! Jun 24, 2021
Catie! We're so excited for you to work here at EIU full-time. Thank you for all of the hard work and effort you've already put in. Can't wait to work along side you this upcoming year!
Rebeccah Maley got a shoutout! Jun 24, 2021
Welcome to the team! We are so excited for you to be full-time and appreciate all that you've done already. Can't wait to work with you this upcoming year.
Heather Webb got a shoutout! Jun 24, 2021
You're the best supervisor! Thank you for always putting up with your staff and their shenanigans :) You work so hard and always have their best interest. Thank you!!
Annie Wilson got a shoutout! Jun 24, 2021
Annie, thank you for all that you do! You do so much to help your fellow colleagues and students and your efforts do not go unnoticed. I can't forget to mention -- you're also a great dog mom ;)
Mackenzie Walker got a shoutout! Jun 24, 2021
Thank you for all that you do! You are the glue to our team and we are so lucky to have you!
Brittany Floyd got a shoutout! Jun 23, 2021
Thank you, Britt, for always looking out for our team and advocating for our needs! :) ROCKSTAR
Jay Thompson got a shoutout! Jun 22, 2021
Big shout out to Jay Thompson who shines as a BSW in the Doudna Fine Arts Center. Jay is always willing to help and is very attentive to our building needs. Thank you, Jay!
Nathan Brown got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Jun 17, 2021
Thank you, Nate, for helping us get our new Academic Advisor's office into shape. His office is a lot bigger now since you moved out the big file cabinets and replaced them with one smaller one! We appreciate you!!
Connor Wawrzynek got a shoutout! Jun 11, 2021
Connor really took the time to explain Banner process to me. I know he and the rest of his team have a lot of other things going on but I really appreciate the extra time he took to explain it.
Philip Kousma got a shoutout from Becky Shew! Jun 10, 2021
I would like to thank Philip for ALWAYS being available when I message him (which is often). His knowledge, patience and willing to help does not go unnoticed. EIU is lucky to have him!
Jeffrey Cranstoun got a shoutout from Becky Shew! Jun 10, 2021
Jeff is the best!! ALWAYS available when I message him and always eager to help. His knowledge is extremely helpful, Jeff has walked the Help Desk agents thru a variety of (some challenging) issues when students/faculty call about D2L, Kaltura and other instructions questions. Thanks for all you do!!!
Erica Thornton got a shoutout! Jun 9, 2021
Huge thank you to Erica for taking the time answer questions during open enrollment period. Erica is always so friendly and willing to take the time to thoroughly explain the benefits in question. Her expertise and knowledge is always greatly appreciated!
Kevin Linker got a shoutout! Jun 9, 2021
Thanks to Kevin and Paul Noble for their efforts to make the Shield testing a continual success at the SRC! :)
Jeffrey Cranstoun got a shoutout! Jun 1, 2021
Jeff is one of the best employees at EIU. He always responds quickly and is so helpful with all technology issues and teaching resources. He has a great work ethic and truly values helping faculty and staff in HSCL (and across campus). I've learned so much from him over the last few years. Thank you, Jeff!
Jennifer Sipes got a shoutout! Jun 1, 2021
Jenny Sipes has helped several of my students in the last year. Most of them have had anxiety, depression, and other traumatic events occuring in their lives. Jenny has provided them with the resources, kindness, and respect they needed and deserved at that time. She truly goes above and beyond, and our students and the entire EIU community are lucky to have her. She deserves an award.
Jeffrey Cranstoun got a shoutout from Philip Kousma! May 28, 2021
Shout out to Jeff for always going above and beyond to help. You're always eager to help, even when I unintentionally send messages while you're out. Thanks for all your tireless work.
Marie Taylor got a shoutout! May 24, 2021
Thank you for all of your hard work in reviewing and processing immunization records. We learned how big of a job this was while you were on vacation. Your efforts are appreciated!
Anne Lewis got a shoutout! May 24, 2021
Thank you for all of your efforts in developing and creating our Student Affairs Newsletter. Its been a great addition to our division!
Cody Ethington got a shoutout from Laurel Fuqua! May 21, 2021
Cody and his crew have gone above and beyond to keep us all safe and protected in the Union during this unprecedented time in EIU's history. You guys are the best!
Joshua Hunt got a shoutout from Laurel Fuqua! May 21, 2021
Joshua and his crew go overboard to keep the Student Activity Center clean and sanitized through this difficult season of COVID. You are the best!!
Julie Lockett got a shoutout! May 18, 2021
Julie is so incredibly helpful with D2L!! I'm trying to do some more advanced/challenging-to-create course tools/features and she's been there for me every step of the way!! KUDOS, Julie!! :)
Julie Lockett got a shoutout! May 17, 2021
Shout Out to Julie, her knowledge of D2L and other teaching resources at EIU is stunning. Thank you for all your tireless work Julie.
Kaitlyn Haas got a shoutout! May 17, 2021
Kaitlyn does a phenomenal job in helping all of our faculty and staff who are awarded grants and external funding with auditing and finances. We don't know where we would be without her.
James Thomas got a shoutout from Eric Davidson! May 17, 2021
JT - Thank you for your service to EIU in your many roles throughout your time here at EIU. You have always been helpful, reliable, and responsive to our needs. Your presence will be missed during your hard earned retirement. Best wishes in your future endeavors!
Howard Neese got a shoutout from Eric Davidson! May 17, 2021
Brad - on behalf of the Health and Counseling Services Medical and Counseling Clinics - THANK YOU for having been a great and wonderful BSW during the past semesters! You have exceeded our expectations in helping keep our clinical environments clean and sanitary. The staff have raved about how pleased they have been with your work and service. Words can not simply express our gratitude.
Eric Davidson got a shoutout! May 17, 2021
Eric is a wonderful help and contributes so much to the success of the covid efforts on campus!
Anne Flaherty got a shoutout! May 17, 2021
Thank you Dr. Flaherty for making your staff feel heard and appreciated! :)
Philip Kousma got a shoutout! May 17, 2021
Shout to for always being so helpful and going above and beyond!