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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Kimberly Fatten got a shoutout from Denise Corray! Jun 15, 2015
Thank you for ALWAYS having something positive to say!
Candace Flatt got a shoutout from Kathryn Pickle! Jun 12, 2015
Words cannot describe how wonderful it has been working with you, and becoming friend. You are an inspiration to all young women professionals, a joyous person to be around and simply the best co-worker and friend I have had here at EIU, and that is saying a lot! I've met a great many wonderful EIU co-workers. Thank you Candace, thank you for everything! xoxo
Kathryn Pickle got a shoutout! Jun 5, 2015
This is not a shoutout, but a message to the shoutout creators/monitors.
I am leaving EIU soon, and I just want to thank so many people, I should have done this throughout the whole year I was here. There are just so many great people that deserve to be publicly thanked and celebrated. I think what you guys are doing is wonderful. Spreading kindness and gratitude. Thank you.
Emily Stuby got a shoutout from Kathryn Pickle! Jun 5, 2015
A shoutout and thank you to Emily. Thank you for all your help this past year, and your patience.
Rachel Fisher got a shoutout! Jun 4, 2015
Rachel is a burst of positivity, compassion, ingenuity, and creativity! EIU is lucky to have such a talended individual leading and engaging other in making the Charleston and EIU community a better place to live.
Jaime Hendrix got a shoutout! Jun 4, 2015
Shoutout to Jaime Hendrix in School of Technology. She is very knowledgeable, courteous, organized and always on top of any situation. She is a wonderful asset to our EIU community!
Rebecca Throneburg got a shoutout from Steve Brantley! Jun 3, 2015
Shout out to Rebecca for the tremendous work and service she is providing for the general education revisions. It is hard work and gets a lot of challenging feedback. I just want her to know she is appreciated!
Richard Jones got a shoutout from Steve Brantley! Jun 3, 2015
Shout out to Rich Jones for the tremendous work and service he is providing for the general education revisions. It is hard work and gets a lot of challenging feedback. I just want him to know he is appreciated!
Patti Bailey got a shoutout from Kathryn Pickle! Jun 3, 2015
Thank you for all your help and patience with me this past year as I learned to traverse the water of banner. It was a pleasure working with you! Thank you.
Megan Przygoda got a shoutout! Jun 2, 2015
Shoutout to Megan Przygoda in the FLG department! She is always such a pleasure to work with and always friendly and helpful! 
Megan Przygoda got a shoutout from Kathryn Pickle! Jun 1, 2015
Thank you for all your help and support Megan, you make EIU a wonderful place to be! Foreign Languages is so lucky to have you, you make everyone feel valued.
Rebecca Throneburg got a shoutout! Jun 1, 2015
Thank you for all your hard work and dedication to CAA and Learning Goals. Your patience with newbies was highly appreciated.
Kathryn Pickle got a shoutout from Jennifer Porter! May 28, 2015
A HUGE Shout Out to Kathy Pickle for all of her help with the undergraduate catalog, we did it!!! :)
Janet Fopay got a shoutout from Jennifer Porter! May 28, 2015
A HUGE Shout Out to Janet Fopay for all of her help with the undergraduate catalog. It couldn't have have all come together without her guidance and unending patience!
Patrick Duzan got a shoutout from John Sigler! May 27, 2015
Great job by the BIG DOG Welder!!!
Jennifer Porter got a shoutout! May 27, 2015
A big shout out to Jennifer Porter for her hard work on the undergraduate catalog!
Rhonda Bence got a shoutout! May 20, 2015
Kudos to Rhonda for her exemplary customer service to our students! Always willing to go the extra mile for them.
Brittany Trimble got a shoutout from Christine Edwards! May 15, 2015
HUGE SHOUT OUT to Brittany Trimble!!!!! I am so very appreciative of her 'CAN DO" attitude and her willingness to take time out of her schedule outside of normal work hours to help out with Scholarship activities!! You have been an absolute lifesaver! Thank you!!!
Thurman Etchison got a shoutout from Marcia Shambaugh! May 12, 2015
Thurman has been a great help to me in the past couple weeks! Without his assistance, I don't think I could have figured it all out! Thurman is an OUTSTANDING EIU representative! Shouting out to Thurman! THANK YOU!
Patrick Duzan got a shoutout! May 8, 2015
Pat,
Great Job again on helping the night shift electricians save the day for the baseball team. YOU ARE THE MAN!!
Linda Barter got a shoutout from Karen Johnson! May 6, 2015
Linda. I, appreciate all that you do! 
David Crockett got a shoutout from Cara Pschirrer! May 6, 2015
We would like to say thank you to all the facilities staff who helped make the EIU Lawn Party a success. We appreciate your positive attitudes and support! Way to go team!! Thanks, Cara Pschirrer and Tonya Green
Zachary Samples got a shoutout! May 6, 2015
Zach,
You are fantastic! Your work in Admissions is valuable to EIU and does not of unnoticed.
Michelle Sherwood got a shoutout from Lisa Moyer! May 6, 2015
For her support and fierce loyalty to her colleagues!
Linda Simpson got a shoutout from Lisa Moyer! May 6, 2015
For her amazing leadership - I'm thankful for her!
Melanie Burns got a shoutout from Donna Coonce! May 4, 2015
Thanks for using sustainable practices in the FCS Food Lab. The kitchen scraps are making wonderful compost that will be used to fertilize fruit and vegetable plants.
Patrick Duzan got a shoutout from Michelle Wayne! May 1, 2015
Pat,
I really appreciated all your help with the condensing fan motor at Thomas Food Service. You made our work go smoothly. Keep up the good work.
Michelle
Jeffery Ashmore got a shoutout! May 1, 2015
Jeff, you did it again . You were a big help today. Its nice to deal with a person that will put him self out to help. Thanks
Eugene Wallace got a shoutout! May 1, 2015
Thanks for always making the Lumpkin labs run smooth and always having a positive attitude!
Michelle Sherwood got a shoutout from Jaimee Hartenstein! May 1, 2015
To Mikki Sherwood for continuing to enhance develop new and exciting things in FCS! You are AWESOME!