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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Nate Atkinson got a shoutout from Bonita Flynn! Oct 20, 2025
Thank you for going out of the way to get me the data I requested. I appreciate your helping me help someone else feel their value.
Ke'an Armstrong got a shoutout from Bonita Flynn! Oct 20, 2025
Big thank you for helping me get the information off the web so I could help someone else feel valued.
Bonita Flynn got a shoutout from Myra Taylor! Oct 20, 2025
HUGE THANKS for saving me (for not the first time!) AND making my job easier with your can-do attitude, knowledge and professionalism when I called for help with my big mailing project. If it weren't for the danger of getting it caught in the printshop equipment, I would say you should wear a superhero cape! Thanks to Trevor, too, for his polite and courteous service--especially the delivery back to my office!
Sandy Dryden got a shoutout from Melanee Bates! Oct 20, 2025
Just a quick thanks for the help that was provided in making sure my access was functioning when I needed it in a pinch! Thank you Sandy! I appreciate it!
Mark Barrow got a shoutout from Michelle Wayne! Oct 17, 2025
Thank you for working on our IT issue in the FPM- Electric Shop. We are experiencing a smoother and quicker response time. You and your department are life savers. We truly appreciate all you do for the university.
Jacob Page got a shoutout from Michelle Wayne! Oct 17, 2025
Thank you for working on our IT issue in the FPM- Electric Shop. We are experiencing a smoother and quicker response time. You and your department are life savers. We truly appreciate all you do for the university.
Mindy Hurst got a shoutout from Michelle Wayne! Oct 17, 2025
Thank you for working on our IT issue in the FPM- Electric Shop. We are experiencing a smoother and quicker response time. You and your department are life savers. We truly appreciate all you do for the university.
Lauren Bennett got a shoutout from Ke'an Armstrong! Oct 17, 2025
Lauren has been so helpful in leading informative training sessions on Raiser's Edge! I appreciate your insight and guidance while learning this new and very beneficial donor management software!
Alexis Jones got a shoutout from Cameron Tyrrell! Oct 16, 2025
I want to shout out Dr. Alexis Jones for being so helpful in helping me navigate the first part of my semester as a new faculty member here at EIU. She is a great mentor and always willing to make time to answer my questions.
Austin Schaefer got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2025
The absolute best!!!
Edward Treadwell got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2025
He is always willing to lend a hand and jump in when needed!
R.J. Vanderwerf got a shoutout from Myra Taylor! Oct 16, 2025
Thanks for always being so helpful, RJ! No matter what issues we throw your way, you’re always kind, professional, and thorough. And especially generous when giving us grace for our lack of tech skills! :-)
Vicki Phillips got a shoutout from Myra Taylor! Oct 16, 2025
Thank you so much for helping me get the information I needed to complete my project so efficiently and quickly--and then going a step further by creating a report that can be used again in the future! I really appreciate your work, Vicki!
Natalya Dellinger got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2025
Thank you for rocking it out in the catering kitchen for Homecoming. You crushed it! I appreciate everything you do! Thank you again!!
Shelly Shrader got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2025
You did an awesome job at Homecoming!! I appreciate everything you do for catering. Thank you so much!!
Amy Tresner got a shoutout from Kacie Lang! Oct 16, 2025
I just want to say how much I appreciate all your help in the catering kitchen during Homecoming. We were super busy and your help made things go better! Thank you so much again!
Sarah Gossett got a shoutout from Kacie Lang! Oct 16, 2025
I just want to say how much I appreciate all your help in the catering kitchen during Homecoming. We were super busy and your help made things go better! Thank you so much again!
Michael Zuber got a shoutout! Oct 15, 2025
Thank you Mike for always stopping by the LSPN office and sharing your words of encouragement with our staff! We really appreciate it!
Steven Pellizzeri got a shoutout from Kembra Melton! Oct 15, 2025
I just want to thank Steven for helping me today. I really appreciated it, made my day a bit better!
Shannon Bell got a shoutout! Oct 15, 2025
Shannon, you have truly been a guiding light for all of us. Your leadership, support, and dedication have made an incredible difference—without your help, navigating through challenges would have been nearly impossible.
I have found you to be one of the most effective and inspiring leaders I’ve ever worked with. I’m confident that you will continue to bring tremendous growth and positive change in your new role, becoming an invaluable resource and source of knowledge for the department.
Thank you sincerely for all the guidance, encouragement, and support you’ve given me along the way.
Cheryl Sanner got a shoutout from David Martin! Oct 14, 2025
We wanted to send the student President of Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society workshop for Leadership Development. We need to make arrangements quickly for the trip this week. Cheryl jumped right in, got things organized the student is on his way for the two day conferences. She had to deal with a late registration at BGS Headquarters and find funding in a extremely short period of time. She did it all perfectly and professionally. Thank you Cheryl!
Nathan Brown got a shoutout! Oct 14, 2025
Nate and the whole moving crew are just awesome! Ask them for something and if they can do it, it is done! I think they are magic!
Ke'an Armstrong got a shoutout from Lauren Bennett! Oct 14, 2025
Kudos on an awesome first week "officially" in Advancement! You handled so many Homecoming tasks with such joy and enthusiasm! We are lucky to have you!
Cat Shick got a shoutout from Lauren Bennett! Oct 14, 2025
Starting a new role is overwhelming, but starting a new role in the middle of Homecoming is even more overwhelming! You handled so many tasks with grace and joy, and it did not go unnoticed! Thanks for all the running across campus, last-second printing, and organization you tackled! You rock!
Darren Donaldson got a shoutout from Diane Highland! Oct 14, 2025
Thanks so much, Darren, for coming to my rescue last week and helping with an unscheduled shift of a large furniture piece. You guys are amazing!
Korey Zike got a shoutout from Diane Highland! Oct 14, 2025
Thanks so much, Korey, for coming to my rescue last week and helping with an unscheduled shift of a large furniture piece. You guys are amazing!
David Flowers got a shoutout from Diane Highland! Oct 14, 2025
Thanks so much, David, for coming to my rescue last week and helping with an unscheduled shift of a large furniture piece. You guys are amazing!
Jarrod Jones got a shoutout from Diane Highland! Oct 14, 2025
Thanks so much, Jarrod, for coming to my rescue last week and helping with an unscheduled shift of a large furniture piece. You guys are amazing!
Amanda Harmon got a shoutout! Oct 14, 2025
Thank you for your help with the cashnet site and working so quickly on it for us! We really appreciate you!
Brandon Kurzweg got a shoutout from Mindy Spencer! Oct 14, 2025
You did an AMAZING job organizing Homecoming in such a short time period. Your impact on our alumni events and engagement were vast, from the Friday night event updates and the enhancements at tent city, you definitely made an impact. Way to go!