Joy RaineyAs we prepare to bid farewell to Joy Rainey at the end of this week, we want to express our heartfelt appreciation for everything she has brought to our department. Joy's exceptional support, willingness to go above and beyond, and eagerness to give her time and energy whenever it was needed have been truly invaluable. We simply couldn't have managed without her steadfast commitment and the positive spirit she brought to the office each day. Though her absence will be felt deeply, the impact of her work will carry on. We wish Joy nothing but success and happiness in the future -she will be greatly missed. Aaron WhiteAs we bid farewell to Dr. Aaron White at the end of this week, it's hard to put into words how much he will be missed. His exceptional organization, leadership, and unwavering dedication have left an indelible mark on the College of Education, the School of Extended Learning, and EIU as a whole. Dr. White has not only been a great boss but also a true friend who has inspired us with his professionalism, compassion, and vision. Though his absence will certainly be felt, his impact will continue to shape our programs for years to come. We wish him all the best in his future endeavors and look forward to seeing where his next adventure leads him! Emma NobleThank you for your creative spirit, amazing smile, and commitment to our students! We are so lucky to have you in PHN! Aimee Janssen-RobinsonThank you for your creative spark, and your willingness to help out! Paula ParkerThank you for our awesome Homecoming Display on the Klehm 4th floor! It looks amazing! Megan WiseThanks for coordinating our Homecoming Activities! Bradley PearsonHuge shout out to Brad. Over the last year been valuable member of the team brings needed skills, experience, and perspective to the job. Over week of the 9/16 stepped up big time. He continued operations and assist on stream lining information. Thank you. Freddie HallFreddie makes executing major events an easy, seamless process. She is always there to answer questions, solve last minute problems and ensure that the event host, and EIU, provide an excellent experience for individuals and organizations visiting our campus. She never seems annoyed or stressed when I run to her at the last minute to fix something I missed. Hats off to Freddie for making us all look better than we are! Mya HarbisonLess than three months into her role and less than a week into the Tarble's open season, Mya has become an invaluable member of Team Tarble and the reason we've been able to extend our open hours, all while effortlessly having the most incredible earring game on campus. Mya, thanks for all your hard work, especially having guided ELEVEN class visits in only the last few days. Cheers! Christopher CoffeyHuge shout out to Chris Coffey for saving the day and assisting with last minute much needed supplies for beautification day!!! Thank you Chris from all the departments. Madi HemkerA big shout-out to Madi! She is fun to work with, has great ideas, and organizes all the details! We appreciate her in the scheduling office! Amy Tresner
I can't say enough about Amy and the amazing job she is doing in her position at Tower Dining! Amy has understood the assignment and then some! Amber WebbHuge shout out to Amber Webb in the Academic Support Center! As Director of the Center, Amber manages all aspects of the department daily with a cheerful attitude and grace. She is an asset to EIU! Thank you, Amber, for all you do for the students and staff. Arlene BrownArlene did a fabulous job of scheduling all the necessary rooms of the library for our upcoming 2-day Higher Learning Commission accreditation site visit. I know she had to do some rearranging of previously scheduled events so I'm really thankful she was so accommodating! Matt GillThank you for your flexibility and finding availability to meet with prospective students who visit campus! Wendy LaneWendy is such an amazing office manager. She is so kind and always quick to motivate CHE students when they need it. Thank you Wendy for being such a light in the department! Amy Davis"It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge" - thank you Dr. Davis for your joyful leadership and inspiration! Alexis JonesI want to shout out Dr. Alexis Jones from the Department of Teaching, Learning & Foundations in the College of Education. She is helpful, caring, and deeply engaged in the work of the department. She is dependable, demonstrates a strong work ethic, and is vested in collaborating with students, colleagues, and the department to be successful. She is a true blessing! Melanee BatesIt has truly been a pleasure to work with Melanee. She is willing to teach me and work with me through problem solving several situations. I appreciate you so much and your willingness to walk me through any situation. You are a great asset to EIU and international programs. Tara HuntMake the best homemade cookies for all the staff Tower Dining. Thank you!! Ryan Boske-CoxRyan provided our Lumpkin College study abroad summer program to Italy with an outstanding flyer and poster that we will be able to use for promotions all around campus. The design turned out great of course, but Ryan went above and beyond in accommodating MANY MANY changes and tweaks so that we could get this final version right where we want it to be. She was quick on the changes and never once complained about us being a nuisance. Grazie mille Ryan!!! D.J. FoxThank you for making the Union a great place to work. Knowing that we have your support is how a great leader builds a team, if those care to see that and appreciate that will stay for the long haul, others will go on their way. Deborah ConradThank You for not running away when things get busy or special tasks come up. Your work and attitude gives the Bookstore the ability to provide quality service to our customers. R.J. VanderwerfThank you for assisting with the D2L John MarrFor always being ready to lend an ear, Thanks. Michael WayneFor your quality work and alternate ideas to facilitate the server upgrade at the Bookstore! Dominic BaimaAlways being there when we need you and even before we do, Thanks! Gretchen NealHUGE shoutout and many many thanks to Gretchen for all of the work she does every day and her very welcoming, calming, and caring personality. I cannot imagine how backlogged the OAA would be at this point without her help throughout the summer and especially in August. Thank you so much Gretchen, we are so lucky to have you in our department. Kyle CodyThank you - and tremendous appreciation - for Kyle Cody! You are an exemplar of service and mission, and everything that you do to make the Center for Student Innovation the hub for digital discovery, pedagogy, and scholarship is invaluable. Thank you, Kyle, for everything that you do. A true unsung hero of Booth Library and EIU. Brittany PhillipsBrittany you are doing an amazing job!! keep it up. I love working with you. Kevin HardwickI know his days here at EIU are nearing their end, I just wanted to give a final shout out & "atta boy" to the mechanic who has always cared & gave it his all. Kevin Hardwick, you will be missed & you will be a hard one to replace! Not everyone that works here BLEEDS BLUE, but you did. We grew up on this campus, this was our second home. I THANK YOU for ALWAYS taking the time to maintain & care for our vehicles. I wish you the best of luck! Cynthia FosterCindi is an invaluable resource to the Teaching, Learning, and Foundations Department. Her institutional knowledge and ability to think logically through problems has helped everyone from students to the Chair have a smooth opening to the fall 2024 semester. Catrina StanleyThank you for going above and beyond to help me complete a task. Catrina is always willing to help out her colleagues. Financial aid is lucky to have her! Kari DaileyDuring the week prior to the start of the semester, Kari identified a possible gap in service outside of our area for a population of students and elevated the concern to me. We were able to work with the relevant office(s) to ensure the students would receive the help they needed. Kari's focus on treating students holistically revealed a possible problem, and she took the proper steps to remove that potential barrier. It was a case of being willing to think beyond her duties without exceeding the scope of her role, and it led to positive changes that will make the EIU experience better for the affected students. Christobal Dominguez
Thank you for stepping up and helping with different projects that come your way with little notice! Ngozi OnuoraWe're so fortunate to have Dr. Onuora as our new Department Chair in Teaching, Learning, and Foundations--she is already reenergizing and refocusing our efforts as a faculty. Thanks for coming to EIU, Dr. Onuora! Will Padgett
Thank you Will for going above and beyond this week with covering visits and the DACC College Fair! Brianna DominguezThank you Bri for going above and beyond this week with covering visits and the DACC College Fair! Mike GobleMike goes above and beyond to help the WEIU Staff anytime we have a special request. We appreciate your efforts Mike and your willingness to always offer a helping hand! Cristine ShickCristine in HR, you have been so helpful this week. Thank you! David FlowersThanks for going above and beyond in helping a coworker. Jarrod Jones
Thanks for going above and beyond in helping a coworker. Alyssa OsterdaySince joining EIU, Alyssa has done an amazing job developing creative and engaging content on all of EIU's social media platforms. Her trendy, thoughtful, and often hilarious content has grown EIU's following on social media and has advanced EIU's brand recognition with crucial audiences. I also appreciate her making time to be at campus events during weekend hours, such as the recent EIU Squared event. She is an outstanding team member in the Enrollment Management division. Connor WawrzynekThank you for helping us in the Financial Aid Office! We appreciate you! Amanda ReppAmanda has been so helpful with the change from monthly pay to bi-weekly for so many of us. I appreciate her kindness and patience while everyone is navigating this issue. Thank you Amanda! Stacey Knight DavisThank you for spearheading the launch of on-demand 3D printing at Booth Library. Your hard work has made it possible for EIU students and personnel to access free 3D printing, fostering creativity, enhancing learning, and supporting innovation and practical problem-solving across all disciplines! Jerrod HardenThank you, Jerrod for always being kind and prompt. Your professionalism is noticed and appreciated!
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Chloe Harnetiaux, a graduate of Hamilton County Senior High in McLeansboro, Illinois, is a student worker in EIU’s Office of Leadership & Engagement, and a sophomore Public Relations major (Communications Studies minor). She also is a member of Sigma Kappa sorority, and Vice President of Finance and Records for the Panhellenic Council. 
