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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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Lana Beasley got a shoutout from Andrew Kerins! Nov 24, 2020

Lana is a wonderful colleague who is always willing to drop what she is doing to help others.  I regularly reach out to Lana for help with difficult questions, and without fail she provides a thorough and timely reply.  EIU graduate coordinators and graduate students are so lucky to have someone as intelligent and dedicated as Lana to rely on for answering questions and fixing problems.

Teresa Boes got a shoutout! Nov 24, 2020

Teresa is always pleasant, helpful and professional.

(and many days we see her towards the end of her 4am shift)

Teresa is great at keeping our building clean and the restrooms stocked up.

We know it's not easy because the team she's on takes care of about 11 buildings!!

 

Nathan Atkinson got a shoutout from Tara Upton! Nov 23, 2020

Nate is always so easy to work with, never seems to mind helping point me in the right direction. He entertains me while I put it all together and is just so friendly! Nate doesn't just tell me what to do, he provides excellent examples so I can work through it and learn hands-on so it sticks. Super quick to hop on a screen share, he usually gets me over a bump and on my way in a flash!

Thanks for everything, Nate!

Dawn Zachow got a shoutout from Shawn Peoples! Nov 18, 2020

I am shouting out Dawn Zachow for being readily available to assist with questions and troubleshooting around the technical aspects of the preventing harassment and discrimination annual training.  She was patient in her responses, walked through situations and responded in a timely manner.  Thank you for all of your assistance!  You are awesome!

Gregory Harris got a shoutout! Nov 6, 2020

Greg - Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for all the hard work you and Nate did this morning to clear out the shredding facility.  I was dreading today and was so excited to arrive at the building this morning to see most of the material already moved to the lot!!   I truly appreciate you giving your full attention to this project.  EIU is lucky to have you both!

Nathan Brown got a shoutout! Nov 6, 2020

Nate - Thank you, Thank you, Thank you for all the hard work you and Greg did this morning to clear out the shredding facility.  I was dreading today and was so excited to arrive at the building this morning to see most of the material already moved to the lot!!   I truly appreciate you giving your full attention to this project.  EIU is lucky to have you both!

Becky Shew got a shoutout! Nov 2, 2020

Becky always takes care of our department very pleasantly and efficiently.

She seems to be always available when we need her.  She is quick to answer questions and offer solutions.

We are glad Becky is at ITS to assist us.

 

Tara Upton got a shoutout from Emma Noble! Oct 19, 2020

This shout out is for Tara and the WHOLE IT team that help the HERC save so much time with our new tracking system for our required courses! Dawn, Connor, Tara, and whoever else had a hand in it - thank you so much! You're the best and all great teachers when it comes to stuff that isn't necessarily my strong suit! 

Christy Turner got a shoutout from Dawn Zachow! Oct 7, 2020

Christy,

It is always a pleasure working with you. Thank you for your cheerful attitude.  Your knowledge of EIU is invaluable.

John Taylor got a shoutout from Bradley Green! Oct 6, 2020

I just wanted to tell JP how helpful he has been for us here in 9th Street Hall.  We really appreciate all that you do and we are all lucky to have you here at EIU.

Philip Kousma got a shoutout! Oct 5, 2020

Thank you so much for all your help with the campus emails! I am lucky to have such an accomodating and helpful ally in ITS!

Robert Goble got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Sep 29, 2020

Mike - you are sincerely appreciated for all of your hard work and efforts that went into making the office space look clean, fresh and amazing for the Grow Your Own Grant/Rural Schools Initiative Office and for the School of Extended Learning here in Buzzard.  Their new office space looks amazing.  Thank you!

Jason Jacobs got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Sep 29, 2020

Thank you Jason! We sincerely appreciate all of your efforts and time that it took to make and hang the new signage that was needed for the Grow Your Own Grant/Rural Schools Initiative Office and for the School of Extended Learning in Buzzard Hall. 

Chad Elliott got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Sep 29, 2020

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Chad (and his team) for all of their hard work in moving and setting up the computer equipment in Buzzard for the Grow Your Own Grant/Rural Schools Initiative Office and for the School of Extended Learning as they moved to their new locations here in Buzzard Hall.  We sincerely appreciate all of the hard work and efforts it took in making the transition easier for our staff.

Rondal Mathenia got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Sep 29, 2020

Ron – thank you (and your team) for all of the hard work that went into making the moves happen for the Grow Your Own Grant/Rural Schools Initiative Office and the School of Extended Learning.  We truly appreciate the efforts and time that it took to move, fix and find the items that were needed for the moves!  Everything  looks fantastic!

James Thomas got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Sep 29, 2020

JT – thank you (and your team) for all of the hard work that went into making the moves happen for the Grow Your Own Grant/Rural Schools Initiative Office and the School of Extended Learning.  We truly appreciate the efforts and time that it took to make the new office space look clean, fresh and spectacular!

Chris Carter got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Sep 29, 2020

Chris your work is seamless!  The College of Education Dean’s Office sincerely appreciates your hard work and efforts in the repairs/painting that occurred in our office as well as the School of Extended Learning’s new office suite in Buzzard. Everything is so clean and fresh and it looks amazing! Another job well done – thank you!

Joseph Beals got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Sep 29, 2020

Thank you Joe for all of your carpentry expertise that was done to make the moves happen for the Grow Your Own Grant/Rural Schools Initiative Office and the School of Extended Learning.  We sincerely appreciate you and your hard work to make the transition easier.

Timothy Beals got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Sep 29, 2020

Thank you Tim for all of your carpentry expertise that was done to make the moves happen for the Grow Your Own Grant/Rural Schools Initiative Office and the School of Extended Learning.  We sincerely appreciate you and your hard work to make the transition easier.

Gregory Harris got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Sep 29, 2020

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Greg for all his hard work in moving the Grow Your Own Grant/Rural Schools Initiative Office from one location in Buzzard to another location down the hall and for all the heavy lifting/moving of items that was required to move the School of Extended Learning from Blair Hall to Buzzard Hall.  We sincerely appreciate all of your hard work and efforts for making the transition easier.

Nathan Brown got a shoutout from Shannon Bell! Sep 29, 2020

Thank you, thank you, thank you to Nate for all his hard work in moving the Grow Your Own Grant/Rural Schools Initiative Office from one location in Buzzard to another location down the hall and for all the heavy lifting/moving of items that was required to move the School of Extended Learning from Blair Hall to Buzzard Hall.  We sincerely appreciate all of your hard work and efforts for making the transition easier.

Brittany Floyd got a shoutout! Sep 23, 2020

Brittany, thank you for always keeping office morale high and making every day entertaining! You consistently go above and beyond for your students and our team. You make us great! :)

Mackenzie Walker got a shoutout! Sep 22, 2020

As Tina Turner once said ... You're simply the best. Thank you so much for everything you do. You're an excellent example of a great co-worker and friend. You deserve all the praise and recognition for your hard work, support, willingness to  help others! 

Brooke Gibson got a shoutout! Sep 22, 2020

Brooke! You are such a ray of sunshine and we are so happy to have you in our office. You are doing such great things and I hope you recognize that! 

Annie Wilson got a shoutout! Sep 22, 2020

Annie, you're such a great addition to our team and I am so thankful for you and all of your hard work, patience, advice, and support. Thank you!! 

Heather Webb got a shoutout! Sep 22, 2020

Thank you, Dr. Webb for your endless care, understanding, and dedication to your employees, students, and EIU community. I appreciate you SO much! 

Jennie Thompson got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Sep 17, 2020

Thank you Jennie, for keeping our offices and building clean! We appreciate your hard your!  You are peachy keen!

Jerrod Harden got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Sep 17, 2020

Jerrod, thank you for all of the work you did to make sure our keys worked in our new offices. You had a lot of doors to re-key! You are fantastic!

Paul Weber got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Sep 17, 2020

Thank you, Paul, for helping us as we moved into McAfee. I was amazed at how clean you kept this very old, historic building. You are great! 

Jason Jacobs got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Sep 17, 2020

How many signs did you have to produce, Jacob?! I know there were a lot! We appreciate your diligence in ensuring our signage is correct! You are super!

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