Welcome to the 海角社区 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 海角社区 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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Dawn VanGunten got a shoutout! Feb 13, 2023
Thanks, Dawn, for your hard work over the past couple of years on the Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading initiative. You have brought a wealth of knowledge, passion, and excellent organization to the College of Education's initial efforts on this important work. Thanks for taking on this extra work on behalf of all the faculty--and thanks for recruiting such an able team from across campus to put on the numerous development and teamwork activities this year. This initiative would not succeed without the leadership and skill you have devoted to it!!!
Elizabeth Kastl got a shoutout from Donald Holly! Feb 13, 2023
Beth has been so helpful and generous with her time in assisting me with all-things advising-related in the absence of an office manager in our department. Thank you beth
Donald Holly got a shoutout from Mark Hudson! Feb 10, 2023
For anyone who thinks that COVID is over - just ask the COVID transit team for the reality. Dr. Don Holly is doing his 3rd move today (two returning to their hall and one going out to Univ Apts. Hopefully his last of the day! In spite of his busy schedule, he responds quickly and shows great care when transporting our residents. Thanks Don - You ROCK!
Mark Hudson
Tiffany Swalls got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Feb 10, 2023
Thank you, Tiffany, for finding undergraduate degree audits for two of our Graduate Assistants. They were thankful for you assistance!!
Bonita Flynn got a shoutout from Kaen Henry! Feb 10, 2023
The Tarble Arts Center would like to send a huge thank you to Bonita and her team in the print center for making sure the Tarble was ready to go with artist list brochures for our K12 art exhibition with a three day turnaround time! We appreciate your continued kindness and flexibility when any last minute needs come through.
Chad Elliott got a shoutout from Melissa Gordon! Feb 9, 2023
Thank you for always going above and beyond to help our office with whatever we need. It's appreciated.
Lacey Spence got a shoutout from Ke'an Armstrong! Feb 8, 2023
Staff Senate would like to recognize Lacey Spence at WEIU TV for producing the monthly "Shout Out" video that extends the recognition of EIU staff. This video is viewable on the WEIU TV Public Broadcasting Facebook Page, the University Newsletter, and now is requested to be linked on the EIU Staff Senate webpage as well. Great Job Lacey! Thank you for taking the time to produce this video giving "Shout Outs" to those being recognized by others on campus.
Chris Carter got a shoutout from Kristin Routt! Feb 8, 2023
¡Muchas gracias! To Chris from carpentry/painting for installing the beautiful art mural in Coleman 1150, the Rincón Latino (Latinx and Spanish Language Academic Hub). We appreciate his patience through all the "hiccups" along the way as we worked to get it installed. Thank you for your skillful and friendly professionalism, Chris!
Thomas Blair got a shoutout from Kristin Routt! Feb 8, 2023
¡Muchas gracias! To Tom in carpentry/painting for installing the beautiful mural in our Rincón Latino (Latinx and Spanish Language Academic Hub) Coleman 1150. It is a full wall of complicated vinyl "wallpaper," and it took skilled professionals to install it and make it look good. Thank you!
Jose Esparza got a shoutout from Mallorie Fonseca! Feb 8, 2023
Thanks to Jose for his help with some technical difficulties I was having at our Admitted Student event! He went above and beyond to help me AND our new students! Thanks, Jose!
Jody Stone got a shoutout! Feb 8, 2023
Jody has been doing a fantastic job taking on his new roles on campus. He wears many different hats, yet he always maintains a positive attitude. He is a great advocate for his staff and most importantly -- the students. Thank you, Jody!!
Kim Pope got a shoutout! Feb 6, 2023
Kim has been tremendously helpful and generous at a time when our department does not have an office manager. Thank you so much Kim!
Lynn Griesemer got a shoutout from ! Feb 3, 2023
Shout out to Lynn for being the most diligent office manager on EIU's campus and for serving EIU's students with passion and selflessness. Lynn is a comrade to all and embodies the spirit of EIU in everything she does!
Maggie Burkhead got a shoutout from ! Feb 3, 2023
Shoutout to Ms. Maggie for being the most dedicated and caring supervisor and service provider on EIU's campus! Thank you for serving your students and staff with grace, humor, and heart.
Lee Dial got a shoutout! Feb 3, 2023
Lee Ann is a great addition to the Counseling Clinic and is doing a wonderful job! Keep it up :)
Jessica Cobert got a shoutout! Feb 3, 2023
Jessica is doing an amazing job overseeing the Counseling Clinic and helping students!
Patrick Duzan got a shoutout! Feb 3, 2023
Thank you for fixing our banging pipes in pemberton hall.
April Jackson got a shoutout! Feb 2, 2023
Shout out to April Jackson for being so responsive and resourceful in helping our students AND helping faculty support those students. You are so understanding. EIU is lucky to have you!!
Nicholas Fonseca got a shoutout from Donald Holly! Jan 30, 2023
Nick has been tremendously helpful in reserving rooms for our department at a time when we are without an office manager. thanks!
Tara Upton got a shoutout from Emma Noble! Jan 26, 2023
Tara and her team have been SO helpful with our upgrade for our online educational courses and for dealing with stuff on the back side. Your assistance has made it smooth and manageable! Thanks a lot! :)
Dawn Zachow got a shoutout from Emma Noble! Jan 26, 2023
Dawn and her team have been SO helpful with our upgrade for our online educational courses. I couldn't have tackled the task with out the expertise and guidance! Thank you sooooo much!
Lynn Griesemer got a shoutout! Jan 26, 2023
A big thank you to Lynn Griesemer for organizing campus tutoring information for our students passing through Advising and TRIO! Thank you for keeping your colleagues and students in the know!
Jason Jacobs got a shoutout from Donald Holly! Jan 23, 2023
Thank you Jason (and facilities) for your prompt (same day!) attention to a work order, and for making a small adjustment to the order on the spot.
Vaughn Plunkett got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Jan 18, 2023
We appreciate your hard work on December 26th, Vaughn! Thank you for contributing to the team effort to get everything under control and cleaned up!
Mike Goble got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Jan 18, 2023
Thank you, Mike, for your all of your efforts on December 26th. We know it was a challenging situation! Other than some missing ceiling tiles, everything seems to be back to normal. We appreciate your hard work!
Michael Coventry got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Jan 18, 2023
Mike, thank you for your hard work on December 26th at McAfee. You all came into a challenging situation and did a great job getting the flooding under control. We all appreciate your efforts!
Cody Ethington got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Jan 18, 2023
Cody, thank you for your efforts to get the flooding under control at McAfee the day after Christmas! We appreciate your hard work!
Kimberly Brookins got a shoutout from Lynn Griesemer! Jan 18, 2023
Thank you, Kim, for your hard work to get the flood waters in McAfee under control and cleaned up! We appreciate your hard work!
Diane Highland got a shoutout from Myra Taylor! Jan 17, 2023
THANK YOU for ensuring the meeting set up was perfect! It's like having a Fairy Godmother who specializes in meetings! I wish I could hold ALL my events at the library!
Arlene Brown got a shoutout from Myra Taylor! Jan 13, 2023
Thank you, Arlene, for facilitating the running of the "Success in Graduate School" event--and the laughs while doing so! Your calm demeanor and can-do attitude is such a terrific gift to me and EIU.