Welcome to the 黑料社区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 黑料社区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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Shelly Williams got a shoutout from Alisa Gray! Jun 8, 2026
Big shout out to Shelly for helping create a smooth transition into my new office space!
Fantasy Sharrett got a shoutout from Amanda Repp! Jun 3, 2026
I appreciate Fantasy as our HR Director. When I was unable to be here for the Benefits Fair, she took the reins and stepped into uncharted waters. Thank you for all you do for our team!
Iris Martinez got a shoutout from Amanda Repp! Jun 3, 2026
I appreciate Iris for stepping into to uncharted waters and handling the Benefits Fair in my absence. You are a wonderful addition to our team! Thank you!
Nathan Brown got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! Jun 3, 2026
Thank you so much Nate, for your continued work to support our move in TLF, you and your team are fantastic!
Fantasy Sharrett got a shoutout from Donald Holly! Jun 2, 2026
Fantasy always seems to have time in her busy schedule to meet (and patience), and she has done a tremendous job in HR since arriving here a few years ago. We are very fortunate to have her here at EIU.
Nate Atkinson got a shoutout from Julia Awalt! Jun 1, 2026
Nate's innovation streamlined our nutrition information and dining menus, enabling us to better serve our students while saving our staff a significant amount of time on weekly uploads. Thank you, Nate, for your creativity, dedication, and the positive impact you've made on our operations and student experience.
Danita Starwalt got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! May 28, 2026
Danita, we cannot thank you enough for helping us out here in TLF this afternoon! When you answered your phone, that made all the difference. Thank you, Danita!
Holly Farley got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! May 28, 2026
Thank you so much, Holly, for helping us out with a request this afternoon, you really did a miracle for us here in TLF. Thank you a million Holly!
Bradley Green got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! May 28, 2026
Leave it to Brad Green to come in the home stretch and save the day, once again! We can never repay your kindness, knowledge and willingness to help our TLF / MAT group. Wow, you really saved the day and then some! Many thanks and well wishes to you Brad Geen. You cannot stay away from being AWESOME, thank you!
Phoenix Ayers got a shoutout! May 27, 2026
Thanks for always being cheerful and ready to engage at the MLK Union
Jedd Tolen got a shoutout! May 27, 2026
We appreciate you willingness to assist on tasks at the MLK Union
Curtis Ayers got a shoutout! May 27, 2026
Thank you for always being willing to go above and beyond at the MLK Union
Derek Graham got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! May 26, 2026
We want to thank you, Derek, for the incredible work you do every day. Your attention to detail and dedication make such a difference, and we truly appreciate you coming to Buzzard Hall this Summer! I know your job isn鈥檛 always easy, but your hard work keeps this place safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. You鈥檙e an essential part of our team already and we are so lucky to have you on board, thank you, Derek!
got a shoutout from Shelly Williams! May 21, 2026
I just want to thank you, Derek, for the incredible work you do every day. Your attention to detail and dedication make such a difference, and we truly appreciate you coming to Buzzard Hall this Summer! I know your job isn鈥檛 always easy, but your hard work keeps this place safe, clean, and welcoming for everyone. You鈥檙e an essential part of our team already and we are so lucky to have you on board, many thanks, Derek!
Mark Hunter got a shoutout from Darla Combs! May 19, 2026
Thank you Mark for so quickly responding to my call about the mud on the sidewalk. You showed up so fast after my phone call and did a great job keeping us all safe on the sidewalk!
Patty Watson got a shoutout! May 19, 2026
A huge thank you to Patty for helping me find a ten-year-old CAA document! Clutch!
Michelle Morgan got a shoutout! May 18, 2026
Many thanks to Michelle! Her unparalleled mastery of EIU鈥檚 institutional operations and her steadfast commitment to supporting her colleagues are truly exceptional. We are profoundly grateful for everything she does for us in the College of Health and Human Services.
Theresa Nelson got a shoutout! May 18, 2026
Thanks for the help locating the missing remote control for the air conditioning equipment. -HVAC shop
Nathan Brown got a shoutout from Bobbi Kingery! May 14, 2026
Nate was an amazing support before and during our office move. He made sure I knew what was going on, delivered the supplies we needed to pack up, and made certain everything was in place when promised. This process would have been much more difficult without him, and Career Services appreciates everything he has done for us. Hats off to one of the best people I know at EIU.
Anne Lewis got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! May 14, 2026
Thank you for all your assistance and support navigating contracts and communication with the sign language interpreters for commencement!
Anne Flaherty got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! May 14, 2026
Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement throughout the semester and during setup!
Brittany Floyd got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! May 14, 2026
Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement! Don't know what we would do without you!
Mackenzie Walker got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! May 14, 2026
Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement and student payroll!
Monique Mays got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! May 14, 2026
Thank you for all your assistance and support with commencement, especially with the will call ticket requests!
Nathan Brown got a shoutout from Megan Morecraft! May 14, 2026
Thank you for all your assistance with commencement! The day would not have been possible without you and your team. We truly appreciate everything you do to help the day run smoothly.
James Beech got a shoutout from David Smith! May 14, 2026
It was a pleasure working with you. Thank you for all that you have done while working at EIU, I hope you know that you will be missed! I wish you the best in your next adventure.
Md Sakib got a shoutout from Brandon Kurzweg! May 13, 2026
Md has played a tremendous role in reshaping the Academy of Lifelong Learning programming and membership model to better serve our community and strengthen the overall participant experience. Through his thoughtful leadership, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement, he has helped make the program more effective, supportive, and sustainable for the future. His work is helping ensure the Academy continues to grow as a meaningful and engaging opportunity for lifelong learners.
Jerry Rankin got a shoutout! May 13, 2026
I wanna extend a big thank you to Jerry. Always very helpful and knowledgeable!
Linh Dieu got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! May 11, 2026
I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Linh] for the time, energy, and care she poured into helping coordinate our CHE hooding ceremony. Her organization, positive attitude, and willingness to step in wherever needed helped make this event feel so special and meaningful for our students and families. We are incredibly grateful for her dedication to our program and for the heart she brings to everything she does.
Brian Douglas got a shoutout from Heidi Larson! May 11, 2026
I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to Brian for the incredible support, care, and dedication he brought to coordinating our CHE hooding ceremony. So much of what made this event meaningful and successful happened because of his hard work behind the scenes, his attention to detail, and his genuine willingness to help wherever needed. His kindness, steady presence, and commitment to our students and program truly made a difference, and we are deeply grateful for all he does.