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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Kevin McKee got a shoutout! Feb 19, 2021
Thank you for being on campus Tuesday unlocking buildings and working to clear 10 inches of snow.
Kenneth Keyser got a shoutout! Feb 19, 2021
Thank you for being on campus Tuesday unlocking buildings and clearing 10 inches of snow.
Kimberly Brookins got a shoutout! Feb 19, 2021
Thank you for being on campus Tuesday unlocking buildings and clearing 10 inches of snow.
Kevin Banning got a shoutout! Feb 19, 2021
Thank you for being on campus Tuesday getting buildings unlocked and working to clear 10 inches of snow.
James Thomas got a shoutout! Feb 19, 2021
Thank you for being on campus Tuesday and working to get 10 inches of snow cleared.
Caleb West got a shoutout! Feb 19, 2021
Thank you for being on campus Tuesday and working to get 10 inches of snow cleared.
Clifford Senn got a shoutout! Feb 19, 2021
Thank you for being on campus Tuesday and working to get buildings unlocked and 10 inches of snow cleared.
Patty Murphy got a shoutout from Mary Harris! Feb 16, 2021
I would like to thank ALL of the BSW's who came in to help with snow removal and unlocking the doors to the buildings today! They can be seen out shoveling and working very hard in this weather! I know you don't get a lot of THANKS so I wish to say a HUGH THANK YOU for ALL you do to keep the campus clean and running safely!!!!![]()
Sarah Daugherty got a shoutout from Mark Hudson! Feb 8, 2021
Sarah is serving on the COVID transport team and has done way more than her fair share of transports this whole semester, just this past weekend she did at least 6 I lost count). She always has a cheerful disposition and shows real care for our residents going thru this challenging time. Even though she is at home with her family or at the grocery store when the calls come, has to return to campus, access the van and warm it us for the resident - she always makes you feel like "it is no big deal". Thanks Sarah!
Sarah Daugherty got a shoutout! Feb 2, 2021
Sarah has been so amazing to work with when we have been collaborating on covid-19 testing sites. She is always eager to help out and pitch in whatever and whenever she can. She is a true team player!! Many thanks!
Eric Davidson got a shoutout! Feb 2, 2021
A big thank you to Eric Davidson for all of his work during the Pandemic! Eric and all of Health and Counseling Services has worked extremely hard to keep everyone as healthy and safe as possible! He has brought his experiences and expertise when assisting with planning and implementing covid-19 testing measures on campus. ![]()
Sophie Cieslicki got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Feb 1, 2021
Thank you for the work you put into the Activate Your Inner Activist Conference this past Friday. From the keynote, to the breakout sessions, to the closing speaker - they were all very educational and interesting! You were an excellent facilitator!
Crystal Brown got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Feb 1, 2021
Thank you for the work you put into the Activate Your Inner Activist Conference this past Friday. From the keynote, to the breakout sessions, to the closing speaker - they were all very educational and interesting!
Beth Gillespie got a shoutout from Anne Flaherty! Feb 1, 2021
Thank you for the work you put into the Activate Your Inner Activist Conference this past Friday. From the keynote, to the breakout sessions, to the closing speaker - they were all very educational and interesting!
Amanda Repp got a shoutout from Angela Campbell! Jan 29, 2021
Amanda has been a true asset to the Student Insurance Office. She always answers the phone with a smile and goes the extra mile to provide outstanding customer service. Thank you for all you do. I appreciate you!
Keri Marti got a shoutout from Angela Campbell! Jan 29, 2021
Keri brings a smile to work every day. She is such a pleasure to work with. She provides excellent customer service to our students and all she works with regarding Student Insurance. Thank you for all you do. I appreciate you!
Carrie Gossett got a shoutout from Angela Campbell! Jan 29, 2021
Carrie has been a real Rock Star with the Civil Service Council ornament fundraiser. She took responsibility for processing all of the orders. This project was a huge success, partly due to all of her efforts. Thank you for all you do Carrie. I appreciate you!
Lauren Bergholz got a shoutout from Patrick Woodward! Jan 28, 2021
Lauren took on running our student staff selection process this year and I can't say enough how seamless it's been. Thank you for helping to promote the wonderful things that our department does and for helping us recruit some amazing future student leaders! We appreciate you!
Alexis Straub got a shoutout from Patrick Woodward! Jan 28, 2021
A major shout out to Alexis Straub. I couldn't ask to work with a better person. She has created such an amazing staff dynamic with her team. She makes every person feel valued and that they can accomplish anything they put their mind to! Even through the tough times you always find a way to look for the positive in every situation. Thank you for making your complex an amazing place to live!
Josephine Johnson got a shoutout from Patrick Woodward! Jan 28, 2021
A big shout out to Josie this year! Her commitment to staff and students has been outstanding. Recently she personally designed and created planners for our staff to organize their programming/ curricular efforts more effectively. She has also taken it upon herself to assist in doing a review on how we train staff in an effort to create a more effective program. Thank you for all that you do for housing and dining! We really appreciate you!
Jennifer Sipes got a shoutout! Jan 27, 2021
Jenny is such a kind-hearted and considerate person. We are all truly blessed to have such an amazing colleague/staff person! She truly cares about our students and has been an invaluable support for our office (and likely many others) and students in numerous situations that have arisen over the years. She is absolutely an EIU panther we should all strive to model. Thanks Jenny!!
Sidney Acord got a shoutout! Jan 25, 2021
Sid - A big THANK YOU for all the effort and work that you put into cleaning and sanitizing our quarantine and isolation apartments after our students are released from their isolation/quarantine periods. Your dedication is greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work!
David Titus got a shoutout! Jan 25, 2021
Dave - A big THANK YOU for all the effort and work that you put into cleaning and sanitizing our quarantine and isolation apartments after our students are released from their isolation/quarantine periods. Your dedication is greatly appreciated. Keep up the great work!
Brian Gough got a shoutout! Jan 25, 2021
I’ve been hearing fantastic things about you and the excellent service that you are providing to our on-campus students who find themselves in quarantine or isolation. I wanted to let you know that your efforts are being noticed and are having positive effects. Keep delivering the great quality service that you are providing and thank you for your work.
Sheila Simons got a shoutout! Jan 25, 2021
Thank you for you and you team's hard work on the COVID-19 Contact Tracing. The past year has not been easy or simple, and the dedication and professionalism in keeping EIU healthy and safe have been beyond expectations. Well done!
Emma Noble got a shoutout! Jan 25, 2021
Emma - You have done a terrific job coordinating the IDPH Covid Testing, and now the Shield Illinois COVID testing. Your effort and dedication has greatly helped the university in mitigating our COVID risks! Thank you for your continued dedication and hard work in making EIU a healthy and safe campus for all!
Jeffrey Cranstoun got a shoutout! Jan 19, 2021
I was needed a HDMI adapter for a class I was teaching today. Jeff had one and donated it for our departmental use! He got it to me right away!
Ke'an Armstrong got a shoutout from Aaron Allison! Jan 12, 2021
We appreciate Ke'an, she was a key role in getting this year’s CSC fundraiser on track and going. Not only did she help with bringing new ideas, she spent a lot of energy to make sure we had the best possible outcome.
Vicki Phillips got a shoutout from Jay Gatrell! Dec 23, 2020
Vicki's always willing to work through any reporting problem to support Academic Affairs, the Colleges, and Departments. More importantly, she is committed to meeting the needs of our campus community. Kudos!
David Miller got a shoutout! Dec 8, 2020
David is a huge asset to EIU. He is always willing to jump in and assist wherever he is needed. Thank you David for your time and hard work.