Shout Outs

Thanks for all you do, Jim! I especially appreciate your help getting the BIO Teacher Licensure students listed as my advisees. This was a problem I had to deal with for months. It wasn't your problem and you took time out of your day to help. I appreciate you.

Kembra helped me fix a problem I had been dealing with for months. She is a huge asset to GEO! Thanks for all you do.

Thank you for all you do for our residence in Taylor Hall. You always have a smile on your face and greet the students and the staff. Its evident that you care about your job and love to have fun while doing it. Thank you!

Thank you so very much, Cat for all your help and kindness since we met last spring. You have been a lovely person to work with here at Buzzard Hall, and we will miss you. Wherever you go, they are very lucky to have you on board. Take care and kindest regards!

You are a wonderful representative of all that is good at EIU! Thank you for everything, best wishes for your new place in EIU and kindest regards wherever you go. You are awesome Shannon, and your new home at EIU is truly lucky to have you!

Thank you for all you have done since we met last spring in Buzzard Hall. Best regards and kind wishes, for your new position at EIU. They are so lucky to have you! Thank you, Md!

Thank you, Brad for getting all that terrific swag ready for our Practicum Meeting Friday - these are fantastic prizes / giveaways! Thank you so much for making us look awesome for Friday You rock, Brad!

Thank you, Laura - for always working hard to get us aligned with our Student Workers here in TLF. You are a blessing, thank you for all you do!

Dr. Israr has really stepped up in his position as the new Assistant Chair in the School of Technology. His guidance in helping all the individual Program Coordinators to understand their duties and responsibilities has been greatly appreciated. The training sessions have been seen as a way for all of us to get on the same page and move the School of Technology towards the future (website, program sheets, working with new students, etc.). 

Ngozi has such a lovely way about her - she has provided some order to the TLF department at the same time she has made collegiality a priority! I feel so very lucky we have her as our department chair!

Wes is such a great addition to the COE and Buzzard Hall, we are very lucky that he is working with us this Fall! Thank you for helping us procure good supplies for our TLF Department, (So that we can win the Department Decoration contest for Homecoming), Wes. The competition is brutal in Buzzard Hall!

Thank you for working for TLF and being a great role model for other students in Buzzard Hall and showing a good work ethic. Many thanks for all your help, Kennedi!

I could not be more grateful and lucky to work with and for Ngozi! She is a positive, inspirational, and excellent role model for Students, Faculty and staff alike. We are so blessed to have her working at EIU and helping to inspire new teachers to go out into the world with the same core values that she demonstrates every day. A Big Thank you to, Ngozi! It has been long overdue.

Thank you, Catherine, for always working hard and being an inspiration to others. So grateful; to know and work with you here at EIU. You are a positive role model for students and students of life like me! Thank you!

Thank you a million, Kassidy for filling in for me today! It was greatly appreciated, and I certainly thank you for taking the time to help me out.

Many thanks for all you do for me and our TLF Department. I am so grateful for you, Nick! Thank you!

Thank you so much, Michelle, for always making the time to help me learn new things. You are so kind and helpful to me, and I certainly appreciate all you do for our TLF department. You are a dependable and quiet hero for us up here in TLF. Thank you a million!

Thank you, Josh, for all that you do for the Freshman/Transfer Connection program. Your leadership has made a meaningful and lasting impact—not only on the mentoring team but on the students whose lives are shaped by your vision and dedication.

You lead with a rare combination of compassion, drive, and clarity of purpose. Your ability to inspire others while staying grounded in student success is something we deeply admire and respect. Under your guidance, the program has grown stronger, more inclusive, and more responsive to the real needs of our students.

The mentoring team is incredibly fortunate to have you at the helm. Your steady support and thoughtful leadership have created a space where mentors feel valued, students feel seen, and everyone is encouraged to grow.

Because of your commitment, both the students and the broader EIU community are better, stronger, and more connected. Your work doesn’t go unnoticed, and your impact extends far beyond what words can fully capture.

We truly appreciate you—and all the energy, heart, and wisdom you bring to this important work.

Sincerely,

Heidi

Thank you, Nikhil, for your hard work and valuable contributions to the School of Extended Learning. I greatly appreciated your technical expertise and will miss working with you. Wishing you continued success in all that you do!

Thank you, Robin, for your dedication and meaningful contributions to the School of Extended Learning and Alpha Sigma Lambda. I truly appreciate the knowledge and expertise you’ve brought to SCE/SEL over the years. Wishing you all the best in your continued success!

Thank you, Cat, for all your hard work and valuable contributions to the School of Extended Learning. I truly appreciated your strong organizational skills and eagerness to learn. I’ll miss collaborating with you and wish you all the best in your continued success!

Thank you, MD, for all your hard work and contributions to the School of Extended Learning. I truly appreciated your technical expertise and will miss collaborating with you. Wishing you all the best in your continued success!

Thank you, Koty, for your continued support of EIU Lanes in these sometimes difficult times. I appreciate all you do for me!

Thank your Sonya for your help with getting some new much needed bowling balls for EIU Lanes. It is very much appreciated! We love having your classes here.

Thank you for keeping our floor cleaner than ever!

Kevin works hard to keep the lanes in the bowling alley running for classes, leagues, and the community. This week he brought back to life a lane that has been down for awhile -- a big win EIU Lanes! :)

Kim is an invaluable member of the FDIC team. She works tirelessly behind the scenes on things like OCDI, HyFlex, and faculty consultations. And she does so with such an upbeat, positive attitude. Thanks Kim!

Ashleigh, thank you so much for your help in fixing a situation. You remained kind and patient throughout the process, even though it meant extra work for you. Your support made a big difference, and I truly appreciate it!

Vicki is an unsung hero on this campus. Thank you for all you do to bring our data needs to life! Your patience and grace are invaluable to so many at EIU.

Denise, Thank you so much for all of your support with Freshman/Transfer Connection. Your time and effort in tracking monthly meal card swipes and managing all the details that come with the process do not go unnoticed.

This program’s success is truly a team effort, and we couldn’t do it without your dedication. We are grateful to have you as part of our team and deeply appreciate all that you do.

Warmly,

Heidi and the Graduate Assistants