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! Sep 28, 2021
Thank you for lending a hand with our Shield COVID testing. Your being there has been a big help to our Shield testing staff!
Paula Bolen got a shoutout! Sep 28, 2021
Thank you for lending a hand with our Shield COVID testing. Your being there has been a big help to our Shield testing staff!
Jennifer Porter got a shoutout! Sep 28, 2021
Thank you for your great work in serving the needs of our international students in our medical clinic. Your skills, knowledge, and care are greatly appreciated!
Janet Baker got a shoutout! Sep 28, 2021
Thank you for your great work in serving the needs of our international students in our medical clinic. Your skills, knowledge, and care are greatly appreciated!
Kristin Hupp got a shoutout! Sep 24, 2021
Big shoutout to Kristin Hupp -- always pleasant, super efficient and professional - great to work with!!!!
Chadd Gaston got a shoutout! Sep 24, 2021
A tremendous shoutout to Chadd Gaston for his prompt, friendly, informal and all around pleasant service and interactions -- each and every time!
Chris Carter got a shoutout from Amy Annis! Sep 23, 2021
Thank you for your help in the Lumpkin College Student Hub. Our wall looks fresh and ready for the new signage. I really appreciate it!
Sandy Dryden got a shoutout from David Smith! Sep 22, 2021
Sandy is a genius and has helped fix many issues that I come across. She is always a pleasure to work with and for that I am very grateful! If you see Sandy or her team please let them know that we appreciate everything they do for EIU!!!
Gregory Harris got a shoutout from Amy Annis! Sep 16, 2021
Thank you, Greg! I really appreciate your help with moving and adjusting furniture in our offices in the Lumpkin College Student Hub.
Nathan Brown got a shoutout from Amy Annis! Sep 16, 2021
Thank you, Nate! I really appreciate your help with moving and adjusting furniture in our offices in the Lumpkin College Student Hub.
Leon Mire got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 16, 2021
Leon always delivers, provides assists, and is willing to contribute. Many thanks for taking the lead on a recent special project.
Jarrod Jones got a shoutout from Amy Annis! Sep 15, 2021
Thank you, Jarrod, for all your extra help while we set up the new Lumpkin College Student Hub! You've gone above and beyond!
David Smith got a shoutout from Amy Annis! Sep 15, 2021
Thank you, David, for helping the Lumpkin College Student Hub with our system setup! You're always available and willing to help. I really appreciate it!
Chadd Gaston got a shoutout from Mary Mattingly! Sep 3, 2021
A big Shout Out to Chadd Gaston who quickly upgraded a computer so we could have a combined physical/remote meeting in a conference room. The meeting went well and none of it would have been possible without Chadd taking care of the computer so quickly. Thank you!
Michael Hutchinson got a shoutout! Sep 2, 2021
Thank you Mike.
This has been an extra challenging year end, and we are not done yet.
Mike is always patient and professional.
Michael Cornebise got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 1, 2021
Thanks to all of the associate deans for their sustained efforts and commitment (in many areas & venues) to ensuring student success remains a central component of EIU's COVID response. Thank you Melody, Stephen, Tony, Chris & Mike!
Christopher Mitchell got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 1, 2021
Thanks to all of the associate deans for their sustained efforts and commitment (in many areas & venues) to ensuring student success remains a central component of EIU's COVID response. Thank you Melody, Stephen, Tony, Chris & Mike!
Jon Oliver got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 1, 2021
Thanks to all of the associate deans for their sustained efforts and commitment (in many areas & venues) to ensuring student success remains a central component of EIU's COVID response. Thank you Melody, Stephen, Tony, Chris & Mike!
Melody Wollan got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 1, 2021
Thanks to all of the associate deans for their sustained efforts and commitment (in many areas & venues) to ensuring student success remains a central component of EIU's COVID response. Thank you Melody, Stephen, Tony, Chris & Mike!
Stephen Lucas got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Sep 1, 2021
Thanks to all of the associate deans for their sustained efforts and commitment (in many areas & venues) to ensuring student success remains a central component of EIU's COVID response. Thank you Melody, Stephen, Tony, Chris & Mike!
Ceci Brinker got a shoutout! Aug 23, 2021
A crazy amount of work goes into creating an engaging and fun opening weekend. Thanks Ceci for always bringing your A game!
Rebeccah Maley got a shoutout! Aug 23, 2021
Huge shoutout to Beccah for her fantastic opening weekend events! Great planning, great staff and here's to looking forward to a fantastic year!
Jennie Thompson got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Aug 11, 2021
Jennie, thank you for your extra efforts in making sure McAfee was at its best during in-person orientation this summer. The building is always clean but we know you went the extra mile as we made our way through all of the orientations! We appreciate you!
Dustin White got a shoutout from Philip Kousma! Aug 6, 2021
Shout out to Dustin, every time I've gotten to work with him has been great. Big props and thanks for being so great to work with.
David Thompson got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Aug 5, 2021
David, thank you for removing the wires that were hanging in the women's bathroom in McAfee. We all appreciate your assistance with that issue!
Lyle James got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Aug 5, 2021
Thank you, Rick, for taking care of the wires that were hanging in the women's bathroom in McAfee. It looks nicer and I know we all appreciate your efforts!
R.J. Vanderwerf got a shoutout from Brad Bennington! Jul 26, 2021
RJ recently helped me resolve an issue with my second monitor. He was very friendly, thorough in investigating and diagnosing the issue, and was able to find a solution. I could not be more pleased with the service RJ provided. Thank you!
Sara Wilson got a shoutout! Jul 22, 2021
Thank you for all of the extra help and support you have given to the lab in helping move patients through their tests, as well as all of the assistance you provide the front desk in reviewing and verifying immunization records. We would be lost without you!
Debra Buell got a shoutout! Jul 21, 2021
Thank you Deb for taking care of Old Main. Your hard work is so appreciated and I want you to know YOU make a difference! It is not about what you did one time….it’s what you do all the time!!
Erica Thornton got a shoutout from John Taylor! Jul 20, 2021
just wanted to say thank you and much appreciation for all your hard work you have done for helping me with every little thing i need your professionalism and attention to detail to helping others is outstanding and is worthy of praise thank you for all you do