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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Nicole Zeller got a shoutout from Becky Ogle! Oct 27, 2021
RIDICULOUSLY HUGE shout out to the EIU Nursing Program students led by Nicole Zeller and Holly Farley for the efficient and valuable service of giving vaccines to the student population in our flu clinic today.
- EIU Medical Clinic
Kimberly Dowland got a shoutout! Oct 26, 2021
Kudos to you for your quick response to an emergent situation last week to help provide the best care for our students.
Jessica Taylor got a shoutout! Oct 26, 2021
Thank you so much for your quick reaction time with an emergent situation last week.
Paula Bolen got a shoutout! Oct 26, 2021
THANK YOU for your quick response time in an emergent situation last week. Our students are lucky to have people like you.
Jennifer Porter got a shoutout! Oct 26, 2021
WAY TO GO!!! Jenny was a rock star with an emergency situation in the medical clinic last week. We are very lucky to have her here.
Sara Wilson got a shoutout! Oct 26, 2021
Thank you for helping spoil the Pharmacy Staff during Pharmacy Week and making them feel appreciated and valued. You truly went above and beyond.
Roger Osthoff got a shoutout! Oct 26, 2021
Thank you for helping spoil the Pharmacy Staff during Pharmacy Week and making them feel appreciated and valued. You truly went above and beyond.
Todd Thomason got a shoutout! Oct 26, 2021
Applause for Todd and his crew in helping get our new vaccine freezer and telemetry wired and running! A lot of people jumped through a lot of hoops to make it happen, but we are in a better place moving forward. Thank you Team!
Richard Kistner got a shoutout! Oct 26, 2021
Applause for Rick and his crew in helping get our new vaccine freezer and telemetry wired and running! A lot of people jumped through a lot of hoops to make it happen, but we are in a better place moving forward. Thank you Team!
Deborah Fennema got a shoutout! Oct 25, 2021
Deborah has adjusted her schedule at Booth Library while the library is short-staffed, working until midnight. Thank you, Deborah!
Christina Jenkins got a shoutout! Oct 25, 2021
Tina has adjusted her schedule at Booth Library to work nights while the library is short-staffed. Hats off to Tina!
Amanda Harvey got a shoutout! Oct 21, 2021
You're being an awesome Staff/Faculty Queen! Way to represent Public Health and the College of Health and Human Services!
Nathan Wehr got a shoutout! Oct 21, 2021
You're being an awesome Staff/Faculty King! Way to represent Fraternity and Sorority Life and Student Affairs!
Paula Bolen got a shoutout! Oct 21, 2021
Kudos for your work helping Emma and Pam with logistics concerning the October 27 Flu Clinic. Your assistance is greatly appreciated!
Amanda Repp got a shoutout! Oct 21, 2021
Excellent work on coordinating with Athletics and getting Billy to visit the Health and Counseling Services units during this homecoming week. The staff really enjoyed it!
Jessica Taylor got a shoutout! Oct 21, 2021
Excellent work on navigating the IDPH system and acquiring new COVID vaccine, as well as appropriately distributing and sharing our stock which was about to expire. Keep up the great work!
Paula Bolen got a shoutout! Oct 21, 2021
Thank you Paula for always being all-in when it comes to every task and always being so helpful! It really makes a difference.
Georgia Ryan got a shoutout! Oct 21, 2021
Thank you Georgia for all that you do for the student population regarding the medical clinic, covid-19, etc. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! ![]()
Dawn Zachow got a shoutout! Oct 20, 2021
Thank you for your prompt response in tweaking my Argos download on Friday! It was exactly what was needed, and helped me complete a project on a very firm deadline.
Angela Campbell got a shoutout! Oct 20, 2021
Thanks for your leadership on Civil Service Council and representing our voice concerning ways to make our campus a better work environment. We know that you listen and that you forward our needs and concerns to the larger campus.
Sarah Daugherty got a shoutout! Oct 20, 2021
Great presentation at the Student Affairs Director's meeting today. We learned a lot about your unit's operations. We appreciate all that the student recreation does for our campus!
Emma Noble got a shoutout! Oct 20, 2021
Emma - Thank you for all of your leadership in helping plan the outdoor All-Campus Flu Vaccination Clinic being held on Wednesday, October 27! Its been a challenge planning the outdoor event and you've done wonderfully! Keep up the great work!
Pamela Coleman got a shoutout! Oct 20, 2021
You're doing great work for the Wednesday, October 27 All-Campus Flu Vaccination Clinic! We know that having it outside on the South Quad is a little different from past years, but know that the day will be a huge success!
Carrie Gossett got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Oct 19, 2021
Carrie, thank you for your help three weeks ago and again today, as we try to streamline procedures in the Academic Advising office. I appreciate your efforts very much!
Vicki Phillips got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Oct 19, 2021
Vicki, thank you for revising the Argos report for me. I was able to get the information to each of the advisors in my department quickly and efficiently! I appreciate you so much!
Sandy Dryden got a shoutout from Lucas Lower! Oct 18, 2021
Thanks for working with me on getting the data I needed, Sandy! You're always available and always a huge help.
Shawn Wiley got a shoutout! Oct 13, 2021
Thanks for all the hard work on the trash shoots. They work GREAT!
Eric Hiltner got a shoutout! Oct 13, 2021
Eric has been working so hard lately, often getting into work before sunrise and staying until dark, to make sure EIU's campus looks beautiful.
Christy Kilgore got a shoutout from Catherine Polydore! Oct 11, 2021
Christy you have been so generous with your time and talent. I want to thank on behalf of the RISE conference planning team for being awesome, for putting up with all our changes, and doing it with grace and charm. You are truly a gem. You have elevated our professional look. Unfortunately for next year, the bar has been set. ![]()
Michael Keller got a shoutout! Oct 11, 2021
Thanks for all the help on the trash chutes, Your effort didn't go unnoticed