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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Jana Aydt got a shoutout! Sep 26, 2019
Jana is one of the brilliant minds behind interlibrary loan at Booth Library. So much library work goes on behind the scenes to make access to information fast and seamless. Jana is one of the folks who makes sure our students get the books and chapters and articles they need from all over the world so they can write great papers and do excellent research. Thanks Jana!
Deborah Fennema got a shoutout! Sep 26, 2019
Deborah always employs her sharp mind and wonderful creativity to the work she does at Booth Library. She deserves our thanks for her dedication and care for our students!
Heather Wohltman got a shoutout! Sep 26, 2019
Heather is a wonderful Library Specialist and a great person to work with. She will go above and beyond to assist our students and she deserves many thanks and respect!
Mallorie Fonseca got a shoutout! Sep 19, 2019
Shout out to Mallorie for being so helpful in getting our scholarship up and running on Academic Works!! - You were right on top of it and we got it sent out to the students so they can start applying - THANK YOU for your kind assistance. GREATLY APPRECIATED!
got a shoutout! Sep 19, 2019
Just wanting to say this Department couldn't function with out Patty. She takes care of more things than can be mentioned in this small space. She's the most even tempered, unshakeable, most knowledgeable individual that I know at EIU. She is one of the most valuable assets this place has! Thank you isn't enough - but that's all I can do right now.
Connie Downey got a shoutout from Jay Grabiec! Sep 18, 2019
Purchasing agreements sure can be a tricky thing with the university
, but Connie did a great job of keeping the lines of communication open and kept us up to speed on how things were moving along and was great to work with! Glad we were able to get this finalized and up and running. Thank you Connie!
Lauren Bergholz got a shoutout from Patrick Woodward! Sep 18, 2019
Lauren has been doing a tremendous job this year. She has taken on advising our NRHH organizaion on her own and the group is thriving. She has also dealt with some difficult student situations that have occured in her area and handled them with care and compassion. She is has been a tremendous leader and mentor to the staff she supervises. Great Work!
Patrick Woodward got a shoutout from Jody Stone! Sep 18, 2019
Patrick is a tremendous asset to EIU! This year he is having to fill in for another staff vacancy while also doing his own job. He has also had some stressful situation arise but has handled these all with professionalism and grace. We are thankful and grateful for all that Pat does here in Housing and Dining.
Mallorie Fonseca got a shoutout from Suzie Park! Sep 16, 2019
Thank you so very much, Mallorie, for fielding 45+ phone calls and emails from me...on an average day. You have made navigating AcademicWorks into more of a team-building exercise than a Game of Thrones scenario. You whistle while you work--sometimes literally, but always at least figuratively. Thank you for your cheerful, awesome work.
Janet Fopay got a shoutout! Sep 12, 2019
Thank you Janet for all you do for the College of Health and Human Services. You make the building a pleasant place to spend the day and you are a truly kind person.
Tracey Hutchison got a shoutout! Sep 6, 2019
Big time thanks to Tracey Hutchison in the Graduate School for quickly and efficiently assisting with some coding and advisor changes needed for students in the old FCS and new Human Services degrees! Wow! She's good stuff!
James Thomas got a shoutout! Sep 5, 2019
JT, you are awesome! Thank you for always going above and beyond when a department needs something. You take care of issues quickly and thoroughly. EIU is lucky to have you!!!
Paul Weber got a shoutout! Aug 30, 2019
Between it being a historic building and with construction going on, the McAfee gym probably isn't the easiest place to keep clean, but Paul has been doing an excellent job. His hard work and friendly attitude have made him an excellent addition to the building! Glad to have you over here Paul!
Michelle Morgan got a shoutout! Aug 29, 2019
Shoutout to Michelle Morgan. Thanks for everything you do for the College of Health and Human Services.
Amanda Starwalt got a shoutout! Aug 21, 2019
Congratulations to our official Director of the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Amanda Starwalt!!! So glad to see your days finally come! It’s well deserved and I’m excited to continue to witness the great impact you make on the office and our students!
Carla Nelson got a shoutout from Peggy Brown! Aug 21, 2019
You have been an invaluable resource as we continue to learn the intricacies of building courses and entering information in ASTRA. You are always so calm and willing to help whenever we call you stuck in the system and just can't figure it out. You have been known to drop everything and run over to our office to help. Thank you so much. Peggy and Peggy
Chad Franks got a shoutout! Aug 21, 2019
Thank you for your willingness to take time out of your busy day to provide information to incoming students during move-in this year. Move in is a very exciting time and volunteers like yourself help make it great!
Nathan Atkinson got a shoutout! Aug 21, 2019
Thank you for your willingness to take time out of your busy day to provide information to incoming students during move-in this year. Move in is a very exciting time and volunteers like yourself help make it great!
Tracy Hall-Ingram got a shoutout! Aug 21, 2019
Thank you for your willingness to take time out of your busy day to provide information to incoming students during move-in this year. Move in is a very exciting time and volunteers like yourself help make it great!
Dustin White got a shoutout! Aug 21, 2019
Thank you for your willingness to take time out of your busy day to provide information to incoming students during move-in this year. Move in is a very exciting time and volunteers like yourself help make it great!
Jennifer Stringfellow got a shoutout! Aug 15, 2019
Big shoutout to Jennifer Stringfellow for your unwavering commitment to our students and co-workers. Thanks for sharing your positive energy wherever you go!
David Melton got a shoutout from Shawn Schultz! Aug 8, 2019
Thank you for your willingness to always lend a hand in an effort to keep things running smoothly here in the SOT. Too many examples to list here, but THANK YOU!!!
Jennifer Hedges got a shoutout! Aug 6, 2019
Thank you for being such a teamplayer!!! ![]()
Keri Marti got a shoutout! Aug 1, 2019
Huge Shout Out to Keri Marti for being such a devoted and dedicated Assistant Manager in the Student Insurance Office. We certainly could not keep things running without you! You are amazing!
Janet Fopay got a shoutout! Aug 1, 2019
I want to thank Janet Fopay for bringing so much beauty to Klehm Hall. Her efforts have been a blessing to us all.
Rob Pierce got a shoutout from Paul McCann! Jul 19, 2019
I appreciate your efforts on Campus Beautification Day. Thank you!
Ronald Floyd got a shoutout from Paul McCann! Jul 19, 2019
Thank you for your help on Campus Beautification Day!
Michael Wagoner got a shoutout from Paul McCann! Jul 19, 2019
I really appreciation your help at Campus Beautification Day
Ronald Croy got a shoutout from Paul McCann! Jul 19, 2019
Thank you for your efforts at Campus Beautification Day!
Brian Shull got a shoutout from Paul McCann! Jul 19, 2019
Thanks for the great help at Campus Beautification Day!