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Shout Outs

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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Amanda Repp got a shoutout! Jan 29, 2025

I appreciate the great job that Amanda did for me in helping me with an HR issue. She helped me take care of things that I didn't even know I needed help with... And hey she's a Yellowstone fan!

R.J. Vanderwerf got a shoutout! Jan 28, 2025

A big thanks for your assistance in managing the many IT related needs that we request that get handed off to you! We appreciate your timeliness in getting our requests addressed and your professionalism in doing so.

John Blue got a shoutout! Jan 28, 2025

We wanted you to know that we APPRECIATE you and all of your efforts, especially with all of the changes and transitions occurring in the greater political and social ecosystems. Your role was difficult and challenging enough, and it probably now seems even tougher. Many of the students in our office who have worked and interacted with you have given you high praise. You're great and we are so happy that you are EIU!

Cristine Shick got a shoutout! Jan 28, 2025

Christine - you are doing a terrific job managing Student Employment! Our department's staff have talked about how great your communication with them has been, how terrific you have served them as customers, and overall how wonderful it has been working with you. Keep up the great work! It is having a positive impact on our campus!

Ian Wynn got a shoutout! Jan 28, 2025

Thank You Ian for all your hard work! We can't wait for you to be back as nothing is getting done without you!

Jessica Cobert got a shoutout from Brittany Floyd! Jan 28, 2025

A huge thank-you to Jessica for her tireless dedication to supporting students and staff. Jessica is deeply committed to mental health education and promotion, ensuring students are equipped with vital resources, coping strategies, and tools to manage personal challenges. Jessica makes a profound impact on our campus community, and we are so fortunate to have a great campus partner. Thank you for all that you do.

John Blue got a shoutout from Brittany Floyd! Jan 28, 2025

John is an exceptional ally, advocate, and voice for all students. Despite wearing many hats, he consistently brings positivity, enthusiasm, and a strong commitment to collaboration across campus. John’s leadership on the Dr. MLK Jr. Community Breakfast was instrumental in its success, showcasing his dedication and innovative ideas. We’re fortunate to have such a hardworking and supportive campus partner. Keep shining, John!

Joshua Ernst got a shoutout from Jay Grabiec! Jan 27, 2025

Had some frustrating computer issues that were preventing me from getting work done. Josh was very patient and understanding as we worked through a solution. He took time out of his day to attempt at finding a remote fix and when that didn't work he came over to my office to make sure my computer was all good to go. Josh has great customer service and was excellent to work with. Thanks dude!

Janette Beals got a shoutout! Jan 27, 2025

Thank you Janette, for making the holiday's a little extra fun in Old Main this past December! We all enjoyed looking for EIU's "elf on the shelf" and seeing what mischief she had been up to while we were away.

Jeremy Sanders got a shoutout! Jan 24, 2025

Thanks for doing such a great job cleaning Lincoln 2 & 3 this week. Its the cleanest its been in a long while.

April Fletcher got a shoutout! Jan 24, 2025

Thank you!

Aaron Allison got a shoutout from R.J. Vanderwerf! Jan 23, 2025

Aaron continues to be an asset to the university and a great help to others and myself. Not to mention working tirelessly to keep us all secure. Thank you for all you do.

You've earned this! ;-)

Chelsy Cunningham got a shoutout! Jan 22, 2025

Chelsy is an asset to the counseling clinic. She consistently goes above and beyond by taking on responsibilities, always with a genuine desire to support her students in achieving both academic and personal success.

Bobbi Kingery got a shoutout! Jan 22, 2025

Bobbi is an asset to Eastern Illinois University. She is dedicated to supporting students in all areas of wellness and ensuring their academic success. She is also always open to collaborate and brainstorm ideas. She is great to work with! We are incredibly fortunate to have her as part of the EIU community.

Amanda Repp got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Jan 22, 2025

Thank you for all you have done to ensure that our staff have been set up correctly making some corrections. We appreciate you taking the time to work with us and making sure everything is accurate!

Austin Schaefer got a shoutout! Jan 22, 2025

Austin really went above and beyond when coming to our office for an IT computer request. He has been easy to work with and assisted us with several different things at once. If their was a task he was unable to complete, he would set me in the right direction with who to contact. We really appreciate him

Conor Baltz got a shoutout! Jan 22, 2025

Big congrats to Conor from the whole CLAS Dean's Team on successfully shepherding the installation of the Doudna's new projection screen in the Dvorak Concert Hall! It required a great deal of patience, working with multiple teams, and a lot of random factors, like weather, vendor delays, etc. and he handled it all with grace and thorough professionalism. We're lucky to have you on the team!

Travis Trimble got a shoutout! Jan 22, 2025

Travis is always ready and willing to help in any situation even it means he has to learn something new or figure out a different process. Travis thank you for always being willing to help in any situation.

Tyler Custer got a shoutout! Jan 20, 2025

Tyler's position is in International Students and Scholars. But he has assisted with domestic graduate admissions recently; his extra efforts have kept admissions flowing without delays.

Lana Beasley got a shoutout! Jan 20, 2025

Lana has recently gone well outside her job description to assist with graduate admissions. There have been no delays thanks to her extra efforts.

Juli Bishop got a shoutout! Jan 20, 2025

Recently Juli has showed extra dedication to graduate admissions by working under unusual circumstances. Admissions have continued without interruption thanks to her efforts.

Christopher Upton got a shoutout! Jan 17, 2025

Chris does a great job helping keep his residence hall cleaned and looking good for students!

Jeffrey Duck got a shoutout! Jan 17, 2025

Jeff (and Julie!) are academic advisors in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Foundations. We call them the "dynamic duo." They make a great team, and they offer such support to our students, faculty, and administration. The value they bring to the department is so appreciated and much deserving of this shout out!

Julie Viertel got a shoutout! Jan 17, 2025

Julie (and Jeff!) are academic advisors in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Foundations. We call them the "dynamic duo." They make a great team, and they offer such support to our students, faculty, and administration. The value they bring to the department is so appreciated and much deserving of this shout out!

got a shoutout from ! Jan 16, 2025

Sudheer started with us a FebFest Biology Open House volunteer in 2024 and still volunteers his technological expertise to assist our department in streamlining processes. Sudheer will be an A1 asset to any program or department. Thanks for all you do, sir.

Cathryn Gordon got a shoutout! Jan 16, 2025

Just wanted to send a huge thank you to Cathy. She is always so helpful and cheerful when dealing with issues. Her knowledge and willingness to help is an asset to the Grad students on campus. Thanks for your patience and kindness.

Jeffrey Browning got a shoutout! Jan 16, 2025

A BIG KUDOS to Jeff and the Grounds Crew for their GREAT WORK in clearing the sidewalks after the big storms we've had. I had taken their efforts for granted until I stepped off campus to grab lunch and had to traverse the ice and snow on the sidewalks on the other side of 4th Street. Thank you for keeping our health and safety in mind and keeping our sidewalks clear!

Amanda Wolf got a shoutout! Jan 16, 2025

Your efforts and hard work in helping facilitate and secure external funding are greatly appreciated! Grant seeking is never a simple task in a university setting, and you have helped make it a smoother process. We are greatly indebted to you for your help and assistance. Many thanks!

Austin Schaefer got a shoutout! Jan 16, 2025

Thank you to you and your team for your hard work in getting all of the new computers the university receives set up. We appreciate this task, as it would cause many of us great frustration!

Cristine Shick got a shoutout from Bob Martin! Jan 15, 2025

Cristine has been fantastic to work with. She is always ready to answer questions, research issue and provide guidance and tasks that need to be completed. He is so nice to work with people who care about the people they are helping and not just act like we are an annoyance.

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