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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Tiffany Swalls got a shoutout! Sep 11, 2025
Thank you for helping CHHS with the certification and some of the Assistant to the Dean roles associated with curriculum. We sincerely appreciate all that you are doing and the way you have stepped up in big and small ways!
Nikki Hillier got a shoutout! Sep 11, 2025
Thank you for volunteering to step up and take on extra roles with the CHHS Curriculum committee. We really appreciate your willingness and leadership!
Michael Rogers got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Sep 10, 2025
Thank you so much Shane, for always being willing to help me out in TLF when I have a question. You are a blessing and I am truly grateful for all the help you give to me and our TLF department. You are awesome!
Gabriel Rauch got a shoutout from Stacey Knight Davis! Sep 9, 2025
We appreciate you Gabe! Thank you for all you do to keep our computers and systems up and running. We see you and we thank you. From your friends in the Library.
Bradley Green got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Sep 9, 2025
Thank you, Brad, for always being someone we can depend on here in TLF to answer questions and go above and beyond every day! Thank you, you are appreciated Brad!
Melissa Schmieder got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Sep 9, 2025
Thank you, Melissa - for assisting me with my Payroll Questions & helped me recently - you Rock! You are appreciated.
Travis Trimble got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Sep 9, 2025
Thank you, Travis - for assisting me with my Payroll Questions & helped me recently - you Rock! You are appreciated.
Andrea Murphy got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Sep 9, 2025
Thank you, Andrea - for assisting me with my Payroll Questions & helped me recently - you Rock! You are appreciated.
Laura Shute got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Sep 9, 2025
Thank you, Laura, for always being willing to help and answer questions regarding the FSW program and how to get new help for our department. We appreciate you Laura, thank you very much for all you do!
Stacey Atteberry got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Sep 9, 2025
Thank you so much, Stacey for your help regarding FSW questions. You are very kind to help and always do you best to find an answer. You are very much appreciated, thank you!
Kacie Lang got a shoutout! Sep 8, 2025
Wanted to say Thank you to Kacie for always making such good food. For always showing up for work even when she dosent feel good. She works hard and is devoted to doing a great job. She is always helpful and will go out of her way to make sure that everyone is doing ok, she makes sure our events are carried out accordingly. You rock Kacie. THANK YOU.
Danita Starwalt got a shoutout! Sep 5, 2025
Thank you, Danita, for your hard work. I truly appreciate the great advice you've provided and your willingness to listen. Your support means a lot.
Michelle Morgan got a shoutout! Sep 5, 2025
Michelle consistently goes above and beyond for the College of Health and Human Services and EIU. She keeps everyone in line, has trained more colleagues in new positions than anyone I know, is always willing to help, and makes the office a fun place to work. Thank you, Michelle.
Alisa Gray got a shoutout! Sep 5, 2025
Thank you for all you do for students, the Department of Human Services, and the College of Health and Human Services. You are always precise and one step ahead of others; your work ethic, kindness, and passion for EIU does not go unnoticed.
Tiffany Swalls got a shoutout! Sep 5, 2025
Tiffany Swalls is amazing at her job and very much appreciated. She has taken on the role as a certification officer of two colleges; she is so intelligent, calm, and on top of things that most people do not notice all of the extra work she is doing. I just want her to know that someone does. Thank you, Tiffany.
Makayla McPhedran got a shoutout from Taylor Warning! Sep 5, 2025
MAKAYLA!!! Thank you SO much for all of the help you have been in getting vendors contracted and into the system for a requisition for EIU Squared! I appreciate your time and talents, we really could not have done this without you! :)
Ngozi Onuora got a shoutout! Sep 4, 2025
Dr. Ngozi Onuora is an absolutely amazing Department Chair! She truly goes above and beyond in all aspects. She is an absolute blessing to EIU. Her knowledge, positive attitude, and extreme dedication to not only her position but to all faculty, staff, and students shows constantly in all she does! We are extremely lucky to have her leadership, guidance, and infectious personality here at EIU!
Shelly Williams got a shoutout! Sep 4, 2025
Shelly continues to go above and beyond in both her amazing work ethic as well as her genuine kindness for all. She is such a positive addition to the TLF Department and is a true breath of fresh air! Thank you, Shelly, for all you do, it does not go unnoticed!!!
Brandon Kurzweg got a shoutout from Lauren Bennett! Sep 2, 2025
You're doing an awesome job leading our Homecoming efforts! I'm excited to see how much our engagement efforts grow under your leadership!
Haylee Brickey got a shoutout from Lauren Bennett! Sep 2, 2025
It's been awesome seeing you run with new ideas and try new things! I'm so proud of how hard you've worked! Your passion for EIU and its students show in everything you do!
Chad Franks got a shoutout from Lauren Bennett! Sep 2, 2025
You've done so much for Advancement, especially with the Alumni Magazine and all of our Homecoming efforts! Thanks for all of your creativity and insight! And for tolerating so many changes along the way! We're lucky to have you as a partner!
-Your friends in Advancement
Jonathan McKenzie got a shoutout! Sep 2, 2025
You've been a great help for learning the ins and outs of the Foundation, fund structures, gift agreements, and everything in-between! Thanks for loaning that expertise to others! You're very appreciated!
Amanda Repp got a shoutout from Tristum Bennett! Sep 2, 2025
Amanda was extremely helpful today when I came into her office this morning. Very pleasant person and really went out of her way to help me.Thanks Amanda!
Deborah Conrad got a shoutout from Bob Martin! Sep 2, 2025
Your commitment to the operation of the bookstore was greatly appreciated and will be missed. Good Luck on your new adventure.
Michael Wayne got a shoutout from Bob Martin! Sep 2, 2025
Your help with the network drop for the football games was a great help for our mobile bookstore sales. Thanks for the fast turn around for the cabling needed for our POS system.
Dominic Baima got a shoutout from Bob Martin! Sep 2, 2025
Your help with the network drop for the football games was a great help for our mobile bookstore sales. It is great to work with people who are always ready to improve a process.
Amanda Repp got a shoutout from Amy Davis! Aug 29, 2025
Absolutely amazing! She was so incredibly helpful. I can’t tell you how much she helped me. Thank you Amanda!
Kasondra Harrell got a shoutout from Amy Davis! Aug 29, 2025
Wow! They have some amazing employees in HR, so incredibly helpful, kind, and patient. She helped me rectify a situation with such grace. I’m so lucky to work for EIU, thank you Kasondra!
Alex Thomas got a shoutout from Amy Davis! Aug 29, 2025
What can I say? She was absolutely amazing helping me rectify a situation. She was so calm and patient and helpful, the best!
Brandon Skinner got a shoutout from Michael Zuber! Aug 28, 2025
Brandon is a great example of EIU! He keeps his staff organized and working hard to meet the needs of the students.