Welcome to the º£½ÇÉçÇø 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 º£½ÇÉçÇø 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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Danny Gourley Fischer got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Apr 14, 2026
Danny, thank you for always taking the time to help me when I'm struggling with Banner or the multitude of other programs I have to interact with on a daily basis. I appreciate you!
Bridget Delorenzo got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Apr 10, 2026
Thank you for holding down the fort at the check in station during the counseling clinic suicide prevention conference. You have been so appreciated.
Kaitlyn Catalano got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Apr 10, 2026
Kaitlyn brought so many relaxing items, seats, lights and more to help support our regulation room at the suicide prevention conference today. Then she stayed all day to help support. You are awesome.
Sarah Jacobs got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Apr 10, 2026
Thanks Sarah for the food drop off for myself and all those that helped with our conference today. You really are a team player. So appreciated!
Misty Kiser got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Apr 10, 2026
Thank you misty for your help with our conference today! Everything we set up wonderfully. You are appreciated
D.J. Fox got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Apr 10, 2026
Thank you DJ for all your help getting everything set up for our conference! We appreciate you.
Kristin Brown got a shoutout! Apr 9, 2026
Thanks for all that you and Dr. Gard did to organize the Sports Industry Trip. It was an amazing experience for students. You are always working on something to support your students, and it does not go unrecognized.
Stephen Lucas got a shoutout! Apr 9, 2026
I really appreciate what a kind, wise, and hard-working colleague Stephen Lucas is. He is doing a lot for the COE, and we appreciate him!
Jay Grabiec got a shoutout from Myra Taylor! Apr 9, 2026
HUGE thanks for suggesting the new plan to get all of our Graduate School award winners’ pictures taken for this year’s Journal publication! Your solution made the process easier for everyone involved—including the students!—which is definitely appreciated at this busy time of year. And your quick editing work on the photos made them look like we totally knew what we were doing when we took them! 🙂
Anna Nelson got a shoutout from Dolan Klein! Apr 8, 2026
Shout to Anna Nelson, who joined the University Advancement team in late January and has been championing several marketing projects related to social media, publications, and events. She has been tirelessly spreading the word about Giving Day, coming up on April 22. We are thankful to have her on our team.
Bradley Green got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Apr 8, 2026
Thank you, Brad! We can never say thank you enough to Brad for his consistent, gracious and efficient help in all things we do here in TLF. It is not too small a point to say that Brad is a God Send to TLF!
Shane Rogers got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Apr 8, 2026
Thank you so much, Shane, for all you continue to do to help us in TLF. We appreciate we can count on you to lend a hand, and many hands make light work. You are terrific, thanks!
Steph Knicley got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Apr 8, 2026
Thank you so much, Steph, for all you do to help us in TLF. We are so grateful and glad you are working with us!
Lexie Coartney got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Apr 8, 2026
Thank you a million, Lexie, for always being gracious enough to help out in TLF, and to help me. You are a gem, thank you!
Julie Viertel got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Apr 8, 2026
Thank you, Julie, for always going above and beyond for our TLF Team! You are the best, and we appreciate all you do every day.
David Smith got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Apr 8, 2026
David is someone who we can count on here in TLF and he always takes care of our requests quicker than expected. Thank you for all you do for us here in TLF David!
Savannah Short got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! Apr 6, 2026
Your enthusiasm, flexibility, and willingness to jump in made a real impact in creating a welcoming and positive experience for our incoming transfer students during the Transfer Orientation. Your efforts truly reflect the spirit of our campus community, and we are grateful for your dedication as a Transfer Connection Mentor.
Thank you for representing our university so well and for going above and beyond to support our students!
Conor Baltz got a shoutout from Christiana Harkulich! Apr 6, 2026
Conor is an excellent wealth of knowledge and problem solver in the Doudna. This morning for my 9am class on Sound Design in the Doudna Lecture Hall, the computer system failed and then the sound system failed, and with Conor's help and three additional laptops we were able to run the slides and make the sound work in a brilliant work around and still got through the rest of the lecture. I couldn't have taught today without Conor's support!
Sandy Dryden got a shoutout from Tiffany Swalls! Apr 6, 2026
Sandy was incredibly helpful in coordinating access to DegreeWorks for our training with a tight turnaround time. She is always great to work with and consistently responsive and timely. Thank you, Sandy!
Kayla Morris got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! Apr 3, 2026
Thank you for your time and dedication in volunteering at the Open House Freshmen Connection Table. Your willingness to support º£½ÇÉçÇø and connect with prospective students made a meaningful impact. We truly appreciate your contribution to helping future Panthers feel welcomed and informed.
D'aydra Stenson got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! Apr 3, 2026
Thank you for volunteering at the Open House Freshmen Connection Table! Your service to EIU and support of our future Panthers is truly appreciated. Your time and effort help create a welcoming and informative experience for incoming students and their families.
Chadd Gaston got a shoutout! Apr 2, 2026
A big shout out to Chadd for coming to the rescue when, not one but two CDS faculty were having computer issues. Thank you so much for your quick response and excellent handling of both situations in a very timely manner! We appreciate you!! From the CDS Team, THANK YOU!
Austin Schaefer got a shoutout! Apr 2, 2026
A HUGE THANK YOU to Austin for taking such good care of us on the CDS camera installations. There were a couple of hiccups along the way, but you came through with flying colors!! We appreciate your work on this project for us and wanted to let everyone know how awesome you are!!
Michael Wayne got a shoutout! Apr 2, 2026
A HUGE THANK YOU to Mike for working his "magic" on the CDS camera installations. There were a couple of hiccups along the way, but you came through with flying colors!! We appreciate your work on this project for us and wanted to let everyone know how awesome you are!!
Cori More got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Apr 1, 2026
Thank you so much, Cori! You really saved the day for our TLF team and helped us get back on our "Feet" right away. Many thanks for your kindness.
Lindsay Wilson got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Mar 31, 2026
Lindsay has done incredible work taking the lead in planning the Counseling Clinic Annual Bonine Suicide Prevention Conference. There are always curveballs and Lindsay handled everything with grace. Thank you for all your hard work.
Sarah Jacobs got a shoutout from Jessica Cobert! Mar 31, 2026
Sarah helped a student navigate resources and advocate for themselves in a difficult situation. I know this was so helpful to the student helping them make these connections! Sarah also plays a huge role in the Interpersonal Violence Awareness Team and has done amazing with the planning of the upcoming Sexual Assault Awareness Month!
Mindy Hurst got a shoutout! Mar 31, 2026
Mindy is an outstanding citizen of EIU who understands fully the critical role that ITS plays in the lives of faculty, staff, and students. She also embraces the importance of providing excellent INTERNAL customer service! Thanks, Mindy. :)
Ryan Boske-Cox got a shoutout from Mallorie Fonseca! Mar 30, 2026
Ryan helped us with two new projects recently and worked magic to make our vision reality. I appreciate your willingness to work with us despite our crazy requests. Your patience and your work are amazing! I'm so excited to start sharing. Thank you, thank you!
Mikki Biggs got a shoutout from Dianne Timm! Mar 30, 2026
Thank you for all your help with our Admissions days this year! You have such a passion for Human Services and I love watching you share that with our future students and their families.