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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Jaimee Hartenstein got a shoutout! Jan 10, 2016
Shout Out to Dr. Hartenstein for planning a fantastic MS in FCS student orientation! This will be a great semester!
Echarial Gaines got a shoutout from Kevin Vicker! Jan 8, 2016
Thanks to Echarial for her outstanding work during our international student orientation! Fantastic job!
Kevin Vicker got a shoutout from Joshua Norman! Jan 8, 2016
I really appreciated Kevin's expertise on the ADIR search. Despite his greater connection to the position, he was always willing to hear other members input and opinions. Thanks for your contribution on this fun and efficient committee.
Kevin Vicker got a shoutout from Joshua Norman! Jan 8, 2016
I really appreciated Kevin's expertise on the ADIR search. Despite his greater connection to the position, he was always willing to hear other members input and opinions. Thanks for your contribution on this fun and efficient committee.
Claudia Janssen Danyi got a shoutout from Joshua Norman! Jan 8, 2016
Claudia is a great person to have on a hiring committee and I really appreciated her unique perspective and poise during the process. Thank you for contributing to a fun and efficient process for hiring the ADIR!
Catherine Polydore got a shoutout from Joshua Norman! Jan 8, 2016
Catherine is an amazing person to have on a hiring committee, she brings organization and is very funny. She is the queen of rubric creation and utilization. Really appreciate your contribution on the committee to hire the ADIR.
Austin Cheney got a shoutout from Joshua Norman! Jan 8, 2016
As the chair of the most efficient and fun hiring committee I have ever been on, I really appreciated all you brought to the committee. After I swore I would never be on another hiring committee again, I would sign up for one with our members again in a heart beat.
Dawn Zachow got a shoutout from Ann Wolters! Jan 8, 2016
Thank you Dawn for being so friendly and creating an Argos report so quickly for exactly what I needed! You made a part of my job much easier!
-Ann Wolters
Aaron Allison got a shoutout from Nathan Atkinson! Jan 8, 2016
Aaron always answers all my random questions and quickly. He's streamlined and standardized a lot of processes in ITS. He's doing a lot for EIU!
Stacia Lynch got a shoutout from Christine Edwards! Jan 8, 2016
Shout out to Stacia and her team for the latest issue of Forever EIU. This was the best booklet yet. I absolutely loved the personal connection and feel throughout the entire issue. All of the stories reflected everything that EIU stands for. Your team is the BEST!
Kevin Vicker got a shoutout from Christine Edwards! Jan 8, 2016
Shout Out to Kevin and his team in the International Students and Scholars Office. What an awesome large group of International students who arrived on campus this spring to attend EIU. Thanks for all of your hard work to ensure our enrollment goals and keeping our campus diverse.
Susan DeRousse got a shoutout from Laura Smith! Nov 18, 2015
Thanks for all you have done for EIU....good luck and best wishes![]()
Susan Liu got a shoutout from Janel Moore! Nov 12, 2015
Susan is a pleasure to work with. She has expertise across a broad range of technology and is always kind and willing to collaborate.
Nathan Atkinson got a shoutout from Janel Moore! Nov 12, 2015
Nate is awesome to work with. He has a great attitude and incredible expertise.
Susan Allen got a shoutout from David Smith! Nov 9, 2015
I would like to give a big shoutout to Susan, Amy, Christina and Bryan for thinking of ITS when they had their Halloween feast. The kind thought along with their hard work and their warm welcome was truly appreciated.
Melissa Gordon got a shoutout! Nov 6, 2015
Thanks for all you do for the faculty in the School of Business! You're so patient with us, helpful when we don't always deserve it, and work so hard to support the work we do. We don't say thank you enough, so I'll say it again: Thank you! And what you do for us also has a significant impact on our students, so on their behalf I say thank you indirectly from the students. You ARE appreciated even if it doesn't always seem so. Thank you!!!
Diana Kennedy got a shoutout from Frances Murphy! Nov 3, 2015
Who pitches in, when Shaun is hurt
Shining our floors, and sweeping away dirt
Walking Buzzard Hall, mile by mile
Working steadily, with a smile
-Diana, that's who!!
Thank you for your kind attention to the Child Development Lab!!
Nathan Wehr got a shoutout from Laurel Fuqua! Oct 19, 2015
Thank you for all your DEDICATION and HARD WORK that you have put into Homecoming 2015!! It is a pleasure working for you!! There is a Starbuck's in your future. :)
Deborah Endsley got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2015
Thank you, Debbie, for being so awesome at your job. You are a true asset to the LCBAS.
Rose Myers-Bradley got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2015
Thank you, Rosie, for being a compassionate adviser for the FCS students. They are blessed to have you on their academic team.
Lisa Dallas got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2015
Thank you for ALL of your efforts in turning LCBAS faculty and staff's computer woes into wonders!
Caroline Weber got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2015
Thank you for all of your efforts to assist EIU students in making healthier food choices!
David Glassman got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2015
Thank you for making the tough decisions to make EIU a stronger university.
Mikki Sherwood got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2015
Thank you for ALL of your continued efforts in FCS. You do make a difference.
Lori Henderson got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2015
Thank you for being so good at your job! I appreciate your efforts in the promotion of graduate education.
Mary Hennig got a shoutout! Oct 16, 2015
Thank you for being so amazingly good at your job!
Michelle Morgan got a shoutout! Oct 9, 2015
I just want you to know that you're appreciated. A lot!
Ruben Quesada got a shoutout from Lisa Moyer! Oct 9, 2015
You have made a huge difference in the lives of many - and I know you will continue to do so. Shine on, my friend!
Lisa Brooks got a shoutout! Oct 9, 2015
Your wisdom and compassion is something I seriously admire. Don't ever change.
Peggy Hickox got a shoutout from Marita Metzke! Sep 24, 2015
A huge thank you goes to Peggy Hickox who has kept her cool, adopted every project and task asked, and maintained a professional demeanor during this time of duress with low staffing due to retirements, medical issues, and layoffs. Peggy is a shining example of competence and expertise for School of Continuing Education.