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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Kelly Partenheimer got a shoutout from Marita Metzke! Nov 17, 2016
Kelly continues to work with the Academy of Lifelong Learning to secure appropriate space for learning events that are scheduled several months out. The Academy has no designated space like some lifelong learning groups do, so her efforts to accommodate us are especially valuable.
THANK YOU, KELLY!!
Jeanne Lord got a shoutout! Nov 2, 2016
Shout out to Dr. Lord for her guidance and support!
Melanie Burns got a shoutout! Nov 1, 2016
Big shout out to Dr. Burns for everything she does to make the dietetic program run smoothly.
John Jaso got a shoutout! Oct 24, 2016
For being a great RA! Thank you.
Becky Williams got a shoutout! Oct 24, 2016
Thank you
Constance Clarkson got a shoutout from Marita Metzke! Oct 5, 2016
HATS OFF TO CONNIE CLARKSON IN THE PARKLAND OFFICE OF EIU. SHE FOUND MANY "FREE" ON-LINE CALENDARS TO PROMOTE EVENTS FOR THE ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING AND SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION. HER TIME AND EFFORTS TO REACH OUT TO MANY SMALLER COMMUNITIES IN VARIOUS COUNTIES ACROSS EASTERN ILLINOIS IS CREATIVE AND REPRESENTS EIU WELL. YOU GO GIRL!!!!
Brooke Thomason got a shoutout! Sep 21, 2016
For being a good friend!
Claire Boarman got a shoutout! Sep 21, 2016
For being a good friend!
Kylie Adams got a shoutout! Sep 21, 2016
For being a good friend!
Chad Elliott got a shoutout! Sep 8, 2016
Shout out to Chad Elliott! He is very responsive, always working hard to solve problems as they arise in the classrooms. He manages to remain positive, even when there is so much to do! Thanks for all of your hard work!
Melanie Burns got a shoutout! Sep 6, 2016
Huge Shout Out to Melanie Burns, the hardest working woman in FCS!
Jeanette Andrade got a shoutout! Sep 6, 2016
Thanks to Jeanette for providing so much support for the FCS dietetics program!
Michelle Morgan got a shoutout! Sep 6, 2016
Thanks to Michelle. She keeps FCS running and is helpful to everyone.
Krishna Thomas got a shoutout from Emily Stuby! Sep 2, 2016
Krishna has been thrown into a new role and although she is still learning she was able to make all the corrections I sent her way in time for our count day freeze. Thank you for all that you do!
Kelly Harmon got a shoutout from Emily Stuby! Sep 2, 2016
Kelly is a pleasure to work with, she makes sure I have everything I need once degrees have been finalized as well as correcting errors in Banner before our count day. Thank you for all that you do!
Leslie Ingle got a shoutout from Emily Stuby! Sep 2, 2016
JoAnn is always helpful in tracking down information I need or fixing data in Banner before count day. Thank you for all that you do!
Rose Myers-Bradley got a shoutout! Sep 1, 2016
Shout out to Rosie for all of her hard work with students and help with FCS scheduling.
Mark Hudson got a shoutout! Aug 31, 2016
Thank you Charlie Jenkins, Matt Brown, Brian Gough, Matt Pederson, and Steve Vickroy for all of your help and for making EIU a great place to work!
Stacy Smith got a shoutout! Aug 23, 2016
Great Job on getting a handle on Parking! You have overcame obstacles and look forward to you taking control and whipping the office into shape! 
Andrea Beals got a shoutout! Aug 18, 2016
Thank you to Andrea, and all of the other police officers! Your hard work and diligence is appreciated!!!!
Janet Fopay got a shoutout from Emily Stuby! Aug 17, 2016
Thank you Janet for always tracking down the information I need. When everyone is already doing extra you still go above and beyond!
Samuel Eddinger got a shoutout from David Smith! Aug 12, 2016
Sam switched roles a few months back and he has adjusted very well. Sam is very professional and takes very good care of whomever he works with. Thanks Sam for all you have done!
Chadd Gaston got a shoutout from David Smith! Aug 12, 2016
I would like to thank Chadd for all his hard work this Summer. ITS made a huge change a few months back and Chadd has proven to be very valuable. Thanks Chadd and I hope your hard work continues.
Kayla Sondgeroth got a shoutout from Misty Baker! Aug 8, 2016
What an amazing transformation! The crew that included Kayla worked magic on the Klehm Hall Atrium. It went from a jungle to a beautiful outdoor space perfect for meetings, and hosting open house events. We appreciate the time and energy spent making our space look fabulous. We are glad to have you back!
Nathan Brown got a shoutout! Aug 8, 2016
Huge Thank YOU to Nate Brown-- he did an amazing job as BSW. He had a great attitude and our building was Clean and the trash and recycling was removed efficiently.
We know BSW are covering more square footage and these changes have been challenging.
Christine Childress got a shoutout! Aug 4, 2016
Chris you are doing an awesome job with all of your new duties. You are very appreciated!
Levi Lee got a shoutout from Misty Baker! Jul 27, 2016
Thank you for cleaning up Klehm Hall Atrium!!! It was looking like a jungle out there. Now it is a beautiful courtyard worthy of hosting meetings. Your hard work is appreciated!
James Cox got a shoutout from Misty Baker! Jul 27, 2016
Thank you for cleaning up Klehm Hall Atrium!!! It was looking like a jungle out there. Now it is a beautiful courtyard worthy of hosting meetings. Your hard work is appreciated!
Scott Hall got a shoutout! Jun 8, 2016
Kudos to you and your crew for working diligently to make campus look presentable. You're accomplishing a lot considering your staff was reduced by 66%. Your efforts haven't gone unnoticed.
got a shoutout from Cathy Kimball! Jun 2, 2016
Merry is quite like her name--merry. She is upbeat and positive and very helpful. Any time you have an issue, she is happy to give you an explanation. She takes the time to meet your needs without making you feel as if you are imposing even though she is also very busy with her workload. Thanks, Merry.