As we bid farewell to winter and eagerly await spring, I want to thank each and every one of you for contributing to the resounding success of our Admitted Student Day on March 9. The warmth and enthusiasm extended by the EIU community plays an instrumental role in making our admitted students feel welcome and valued. Your dedication and support are commendable, and I am proud to witness the spirit of inclusivity and excellence that defines our institution.

As we approach spring break, I encourage everyone to take this time to unwind, recharge, and indulge in moments of fun and relaxation with loved ones. Whether you're embarking on a getaway or enjoying a staycation, I hope this break serves as a well-deserved opportunity to rejuvenate your spirits.

When we return, let's rally together to continue supporting our students as they navigate the second half of the semester. Your encouragement and guidance is invaluable in nurturing their growth and success.

Once again, thank you for your dedication, passion, and commitment to our shared mission.

With appreciation,

Debora Timmons

Thank you Debbie for your help in working with the print center to deliver the Tarble's postcards to all of the academic departments this month! We appreciate all the care you show us (and other departments, I'm sure) daily. EIU is truly lucky to have you!

Bonita Flynn

Thank you, Bonita, for being attentive and timely in all of the Tarble's print needs this year. Everything has looked incredible! Also, thank you for your help in working with campus mail this month to make sure our postcards got out to faculty mailboxes across campus. The Tarble staff is grateful for all that you and your team do!

Christopher Cougill

Ever helpful, Chris stepped in and helped resolve a tech issue at his old stomping grounds. Thanks so much for helping me out in a pinch, Chris!

Linda Holloway

Thank you for being such a good listener over the past few months and envisioning a restructuring solution that will solve so many things for us. It means a great deal that you care enough to do the extra legwork it takes to make the system work!

Makayla McPhedran

You've made generating, tracking, and updating our purchase orders so much easier during your time here. We appreciate you so much!

Jacob Page

Thanks for getting our visiting artists online and helping us troubleshoot portal issues!

Elaine Yaw

Elaine stays on the move!!! If you call her, she is there with the quickness, and does her best to assure a resolution to your question, problem, or issue. Thanks Elaine!!!

EIUPD

A big thank you to all of the University police officers that were working on February 27th during the basketball game. There was a person who required supervision that had gotten separated from his caregiver son. We always have an officer at the game and thats who we went to for help. Wow! Within minutes more were there to help. The person was located and they did an outstanding jobs of putting a search team together quickly. It was so appreciated by the family and we should be so proud they are so good at their job. We are lucky to have them!

Teri Waterman

Thank you, Teri, for helping us get a room unlocked on the third floor of the Union last Saturday. Because of your quick thinking, the room was unlocked well ahead of the start of the workshop taking place in the Martinsville Room. The TRIO staff appreciates your assistance!

Cathryn Gordon

Thank you, Cathy, for assisting us with room reservations two weeks ago. I know we had to keep rearranging days/times but you handled it like a pro! We appreciate your diligence in helping us with this endeavor!

Teresa Jones

Teresa is so knowledgeable and on top of things. She makes my job so much easier. I enjoy working with her so much!

Nathan Brown

Thank you, Nate, for helping us get organized for our National TRIO Day event last Saturday. Your efforts are never overlooked! The TRIO staff appreciates you!

Jennie Thompson

Jennie, thank you for all of your hard work! McAfee is a challenge but the building is always clean for students and staff. You have added responsibilities when events are held in the gyms, yet you are always able to have everything ready for the many classes that occur here. The TRIO staff appreciates you everyday!

Jarrod Jones

Jarrod, thank you for all of your hard work in setting up the tables and chairs for National TRIO Day! We appreciate your diligence in getting the job done. The TRIO staff appreciates you!

Kenneth Keyser

Kenny, thank you for setting up the numerous tables and chairs that we needed for our National TRIO Day event! We know there was a lot of lifting and arranging with that setup. The TRIO staff appreciates your hard work!

Dustin Henderson

Thank you, Dustin, for all of your hard work at the National TRIO Event last Saturday! We appreciate your diligence. The TRIO staff appreciates you!

Kimberly Brookins

Kim, Thank you for all of your hard work at the National TRIO Day event that was held at McAfee and the Union. We definitely benefited from your assistance! It was a challenge staying ahead of the hundreds of students/staff that attended our event. We appreciate you!

Bethni Gill

Huge thanks to Bethni for all her hard work and help with curriculum design as we work on birthing the new 3 + 2 program in Nutrition & Dietetics! Can't wait to start working on articulation agreements with community colleges, and acting on the potential you have envisioned!

Laurel Fuqua

Here is a shout for Laurel. She always has a great attitude and is always very helpful!

Angie Cawthon

For going above and beyond to make advising and administrative tasks easier and more streamlined, even when doing so is difficult and challenging.

Dennis Malak

A huge thank you to Dennis and all of the Doudna staff who helped make last weekend's performance such a success. The Chicago Tap Academy provided a master tap class to our local DanceLife tap students and then went on to put on an amazing show. The owner of the company had so many positive things to say about how well our staff represented the culture of EIU, and our local community as a whole. Bravo to everyone working behind the scenes at Doudna!

Kiersten Wascher

A huge thanks to Kiersten on running Lincoln Hall and being so easy to work with! You are truly valuable to this University!

Alexandria Thomas

Alex"is an HR officer in Old Main. She seems to love her new job, which is evident in her voice on the phone. She is SO pleasant to talk with and is very knowledgeable even though she hasn't been here long! She said she plans on staying in our HR for a long-time, and I hope it is true!! What a blessing it is, to have someone so polite to answer our questions and find answers to our questions. Thanks!!

Jill Bowers

Thank you Jill for always being the go-to person when any issues arise. Your knowledge about how to handle situations and where to find resources is an extremely valuable asset. We are lucky to have you, and thank you for all that you do!

Daniel Carter

I work with Dr. Carter and I have been impressed with his work with graduate assistants in our department. He is always kind, positive, and emulates what's always best for students. He works very closely with them to make sure their experience at EIU is a memorable one. I have seen this for some time and wanted to shout out his amazing work!

Daniel Douglas

Danny has turned SEL's Academy of Lifelong Learning program into the premier community education program of Coles County. His daily work reflects his passion for, and dedication to, learning. Danny's program greatly benefits our department, EIU, and the entire community!

Jacqueline Rainey

Joy is a highly dedicated and hardworking member of our department who consistently goes above and beyond to help us complete a multitude of tasks. She is always patient and maintains a professional demeanor when working with both professional clients and EIU faculty/staff. Joy's strong work ethic is an invaluable asset to Extended Learning!

Chelsy Cunningham

Chelsy has a genuinely bright spirit that emits positivity everywhere she goes. She gives her all and works hard in everything she does. She is truly a person we should all aspire to be like.

Lynze Greenwood

Lynze always goes above and beyond to help the students and families she interacts with at the financial aid office. We are so lucky to have her in our office. Thank you Lynze for your dedication to our students!

Colleen Peterlich

Thank you, Colleen, for your many years of service to our campus community. Your expertise and professionalism will be greatly missed upon your retirement; our office won't be the same without you! You truly made the MLK Jr. University Union work to its fullest potential. Thank you for your mentorship and, just as importantly, your friendship. I am certain you will excel in your next endeavor!

Elaine Yaw

For providing a great program on AI and Adobe for the CHHS faculty and staff. Thank you!

Michael Gillespie

For providing a great program on AI and Adobe for the CHHS faculty and staff. Thank you!

Michael Hutchinson

Thank you for going above and beyond for everyone here at EIU. Your time and dedication to your work, helping staff, and assisting others on campus is much appreciated.

Tricia Coffey

Trish is welcoming, supportive, and so kind to everyone who interacts with the School of Communication and Journalism. We are so thankful for all her efforts!

Corey Cunningham

Corey thank you for your continued work in the counseling clinic. Your leadership, drive, clinical judgement, and initiative is always appreciated. We recognize all the work you have put into our internship program in the counseling clinic, taking the time to set up interviews, create a structured learning program, and providing guidance to our interns. Additionally, thank you for all your help with IAVT social media. You always go above an beyond to help the counseling clinic team and your students. We could not do this without you.

Christine Griffith

Christine was so helpful to me this week! She does amazing work!!

Elaine Yaw

Thank you for the fantastic presentation about Adobe and for connecting it to Public Service Announcements for our students!

Matthew Warner

Great job with the International Student Health and Community Fair! It was great seeing an event focusing on our international students and their needs. You had a great variety of exhibitors representing both the campus and community. Thank you for keeping one of our growing subpopulations in mind!

Kevin Hardwick

Thanks for keep our fleet running well.

Mackenzie Walker

Huge thanks to Mackenzie for all of her behind the scenes coordination of our CSA mock interviews!

Jeremy Alexander

For helping with the CSA Mock interview process!

Brittany Floyd

For helping the CSA graduate students with their mock interview process!

Mark Kattenbraker

Per usual, you have great advice! Thanks for your no-nonsense, clear-sighted approach to everything.

Sara Wilson

Sara is the BEST radiology tech on campus! Her caring attitude, great sense of humor, and willingness to help out for overtime or extra duties is a blessing to the EIU community.

Becky Ogle

Becky has high standards of professionalism and provides quality care to the EIU community in the clinic.

Marie Taylor

Marie greets all the clients who come to the clinic with care and compassion, she's a valuable employee and is appreciated.

Janet Baker

Jan always has a positive attitude in the Health Clinic. Her knowledge, attitude, and expertise are a valuable asset to the EIU community!

Jill Bowers

Thank you so much for helping with a challenging student situation! Your support means the world to all of us in PHN!

Jose Esparza

Jose Esparza is a pro when it comes to resolving tech questions. He's super knowledgeable, but he's always incredibly nice and makes sure he answers all of your questions.

Joshua Hunt

Thank you for making the Medical Clinic sparkle again. We appreciate your hard work!

Darrin Thompson

Darrin is the BSW in Life Sciences and has our building literally sparkling. We appreciate him taking good care of our building and keeping us safe!

Olivia Amaya Lemus

Thank you, Dr. Lemus, for going above and beyond! Your assistance is greatly appreciated.

Molly Fasnacht

Thank you Molly for all your hard working making the Chicagoland events such a success! I can't imagine all the planning and organizing you put in to make sure things run so smoothly. And then to keep the rest of us on track! Thank you for all that you do!

Philip Kousma

Phil has been incredibly helpful and patient with me. I truly appreciate all his efforts and glad he is part of the team. A rock star for sure.

Cynthia Almon

Huge shout out to Cindy for her years of dedication to EIU and our athletes. She has gone above and beyond for over two decades, happily working tirelessly (very often outside of work hours) to make sure they are taken care of in the best possible way. Her retirement will have a huge impact on the Athletics staff and I'm certain she will be greatly missed! She IS EIU!

Patty Watson

Just want to say THANK YOU Patty Watson for all your years helping all of us in the School of Business. You have no idea how much you will be missed. You have done so much for us over the last eleven and a half years and we can't thank you enough. Old Main is now blessed with two of our best from the School of Business, they got Melissa Gordon several years ago and now they have our Patty Watson too. We wish you nothing but the best with your new position. Feel free to come back to us anytime!! Same for you Melissa!!

Bob Martin

He is very helpful in the bookstore. He is good to help students with their needs.

Stevie Young

Stevie was helpful, professional and funny! when I had to reach out to the purchasing office for help on several issues. Stevie readily answered the questions she could, and quickly found the answers for those she couldn't. Thanks for being such an asset to a busy office, Stevie!

Jason Jacobs

Jason recently put some nice vinyl signs up on our floor, and last summer did some fine work for our department. Thanks Jason for all you do for EIU

EIU Grounds Crew

A big shout out to the EIU grounds crew! I appreciate all your hard work (in all seasons) to make the campus look beautiful! I work in the Buzzard Building and the landscaping has needed attention for some time! I'm certain everyone in the building applauds your efforts! Thank you!