Shout Outs

Chris does a great job helping keep his residence hall cleaned and looking good for students!

Jeff (and Julie!) are academic advisors in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Foundations. We call them the "dynamic duo." They make a great team, and they offer such support to our students, faculty, and administration. The value they bring to the department is so appreciated and much deserving of this shout out!

Julie (and Jeff!) are academic advisors in the Department of Teaching, Learning and Foundations. We call them the "dynamic duo." They make a great team, and they offer such support to our students, faculty, and administration. The value they bring to the department is so appreciated and much deserving of this shout out!

Sudheer started with us a FebFest Biology Open House volunteer in 2024 and still volunteers his technological expertise to assist our department in streamlining processes. Sudheer will be an A1 asset to any program or department. Thanks for all you do, sir.

Just wanted to send a huge thank you to Cathy. She is always so helpful and cheerful when dealing with issues. Her knowledge and willingness to help is an asset to the Grad students on campus. Thanks for your patience and kindness.

A BIG KUDOS to Jeff and the Grounds Crew for their GREAT WORK in clearing the sidewalks after the big storms we've had. I had taken their efforts for granted until I stepped off campus to grab lunch and had to traverse the ice and snow on the sidewalks on the other side of 4th Street. Thank you for keeping our health and safety in mind and keeping our sidewalks clear!

Your efforts and hard work in helping facilitate and secure external funding are greatly appreciated! Grant seeking is never a simple task in a university setting, and you have helped make it a smoother process. We are greatly indebted to you for your help and assistance. Many thanks!

Thank you to you and your team for your hard work in getting all of the new computers the university receives set up. We appreciate this task, as it would cause many of us great frustration!

Cristine has been fantastic to work with. She is always ready to answer questions, research issue and provide guidance and tasks that need to be completed. He is so nice to work with people who care about the people they are helping and not just act like we are an annoyance.

We needed a photo of Greek students in the new community center for a presentation. Nathan orchestrated an effort to get a great group of students together who made creating these photos fun and easy. Plus he had a very cool blue winter jacket on! You’re the best Nathan!!!

Tommy Mac is one heckuva guy. He helped guide me through an important evaluation process and did so on his typically cheerful way. Thanks for the assist brother!

I had an absent minded professor moment and messed up my textbook assignment for a class that I'm teaching this spring! Luckily Susan was able to very quickly find a solution to this problem and helped to get the class sorted out. Thanks Susan!

Jeff has offered to meet with numerous prospective students throughout the Spring 2025 semester when they are visiting campus. He is so helpful and insightful when meeting with each of these students and their families. When each of these potential future Panthers sit down to make that final college decision, Jeff will be one that makes a big difference for those who choose EIU! We were especially grateful for his willingness to meet with Parker on Monday after asking him 15 minutes prior to her showing up at his office door. You're amazing, Jeff! Thank you!

Makayla REALLY stays on top of her workload and churns out requisition and POs so quickly! We had a sudden change in a grant with just a short time to make line item and vendor changes before the grant expired. Makayla made sure that everything went through quickly and seamlessly. Thanks Makayla!

During new hire orientation, Melissa was very informative and knowledgeable when it came to our benefits. I have never met anyone who has understood insurance more than she does. She guided me in understanding exactly what each plan has to offer, and I feel more confident in deciding which one is best for me.

Thank you so much, Melissa!

Thanks to you and all the Doudna BSW staff for keeping the building so clean (especially in my office, with all the salt residue from the snow storms)! You are all appreciated.

Thanks for always making time to help out, Austin. You and the rest of the ITS crew are always willing to lend a hand when needed, even when you're super busy with other projects. It's appreciated!

RJ is always prompt to respond and goes out of his way to help and explain processes that often are well beyond my understanding (helping me learn in the process), and is patient & understanding while doing so. Thank you for being so helpful!

Angie's hard work and attention to detail is so appreciated! Students and advisors are so lucky to have her on our side here in CLAS.

There are so many unsung heroes on this campus and Jerrod is one of them! Thanks for taking the time to investigate the locks in McAfee and make sure I have access to my new office! I appreciate you!

I appreciate Stacy being so attentive and efficient in helping us with parking for our job fairs. She is so accommodating, pleasant, and friendly it takes some of the stress out of planning for employers to visit our campus. I look forward to working with Stacy every semester. She deserves much more recognition for her contributions and for representing her department in such a stellar way.

I sure enjoy having clear sidewalks and roads on campus. That doesn’t magically happen. Big thanks to the grounds crew for working long days and nights to make campus accessible for everyone!

Your clockwork delivery of the mail is something that we take for granted! Thank you for all of your hard work and efforts to provide us with the great service that you provide.

Thank you for presenting to the Student Affairs directors a few weeks ago. Hearing about the latest developments in your area and your plans to help address our development needs was exciting and very needed. We are looking forward to working with you and your staff in the coming months!

I'd like to give a big shout out to DJ Fox for supporting me and giving me the resources that I need to keep the EIU Bowling lanes running. It is a difficult task but made easier when we work as a team!

The food court is phenomenal! You have helped lead your team in offering great food and a great environment. It is exciting to see the area buzzing with students, staff, and faculty throughout the day. Good work to you and your team members!

You are doing a great job with your sexual misconduct investigation and Title IX investigation work! Thank you for taking on such a difficult role within the institution. We appreciate all that you have done for our students in this capacity.

You are doing a great job with your sexual misconduct investigation and Title IX investigation work! Thank you for taking on such a difficult role within the institution. We appreciate all that you have done for our students in this capacity.

Koty was absolutely VITAL to me being able to walk at graduation this weekend, and I am beyond grateful for her incredible support. I had missed the deadline to submit my order to Herff Jones, and without her stepping in, I would not have been able to participate in such an important moment of my life. Koty not only took charge and made sure everything was handled, but she did so with such care and dedication. Her willingness to go above and beyond truly made all the difference. I feel so incredibly blessed by her amazing help and I can't express enough how much it meant to me. Thank you, Koty, for being such an incredible lifesaver.

Shannon saw the need for outstanding leadership in the School of Extended Learning and willingly took on the challenge as Interim Director. Shannon is doing an amazing job! Your hard work and dedication are not going unnoticed! Many thanks, Shannon for all you do!