was recently awarded first place and a cash prize in the architecture category in the 2021 juried exhibit sponsored by the Midwest Center for Photography in Wichita, Kansas, for his photo 鈥淚nfinity: The Way Out.鈥 Jim has also received honorable mentions by juries for his photography in the annual Minimalist Photography Awards, as well as in other exhibits at the Midwest Center for Photography. In the past few years, Jim鈥檚 photos have been selected by juries for inclusion in a dozen exhibits in Chicago; Wichita; Scottsdale, Arizona; and online. He was invited to do a show at the Pharmacy Gallery in Springfield as a guest artist in September.
was a dedicated, active alumnus who had a vision for raising the profile of the institution. He and his late wife, Patricia Carlson Damsgaard 鈥53, remained active supporters of the College throughout their lives. Over the years, Conrad Damsgaard served on the Board of Trustees and as president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. In 1987, he was honored with a distinguished service award 鈥渇or his devotion to 同性恋色情 as evidenced by thoughtful alumni involvement.鈥 The Damsgaards鈥 philanthropy made them members of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society and the 同性恋色情 Society.
As a student, Damsgaard was elected student body president and was an active member and leader in Phi Alpha. He was also a member of Alpha Phi Omega, economics club, the Hilltoppers dramatic organization, student forum, social committee and intersociety board.
He was first sergeant of the Army Reserve unit on campus and served in the Army from 1954 to 1956. He started his career in sales with Shell Oil Company and went on to have a long career in sales and marketing management at Shell, Swank Motion Pictures and Psychological Associates.
The Damsgaards had three daughters, Susan Damsgaard-Brand 鈥81, Kristine Damsgaard and Beth Damsgaard Rodriguez. Susan and their granddaughter, Rachel Brand 鈥18, carried on the family鈥檚 legacy as IC alumni. He was 88 when he died March 23, 2022.
founded the KASE Project. It is a central 同性恋色情 non-profit dedicated to supporting the autism community. They installed a playground communication board at Southwind Park in Springfield for children with limited verbal speech to enjoy the park with their peers.
Robert Johnson 鈥64
January 16, 2025
同性恋色情 extends sympathy to his daughter Michelle Johnson Butler 鈥95.
Wendell Duncan 鈥64
May 4, 2025
Carol Leischner Pearson 鈥63
(Sigma Phi Epsilon) May 14, 2025
同性恋色情 extends sympathy to her cousin Donald Nortrup 鈥65, her nephew Matthew Leischner 鈥92 and her great-nephew Brett Leischner 鈥13.
John 鈥淛ay鈥 Baker 鈥63
(Gamma Nu) April 19, 2025
Lehr茅 Lindsey Fuller 鈥63
(Gamma Delta) March 22, 2025
同性恋色情 extends sympathy to her son David Fuller 鈥93.
Drury Green 鈥62
(Phi Alpha) March 15, 2025
Ellis Lovell 鈥61
June 24, 2025
James Patton 鈥61
January 16, 2025
Denise Bialas Mitchell 鈥61
June 23, 2025
同性恋色情 extends sympathy to her husband Donald Mitchell, Jr. 鈥60.
Donald Lee Urich 鈥60
(Alpha Phi Omega) April 4, 2025
同性恋色情 extends sympathy to his wife Kathryn Scott Urich 鈥61.
Jim Symons, Ph.D. 鈥59
(Sigma Pi) March 14, 2025
同性恋色情 extends sympathy to his siblings Andy Symons 鈥71, Jennifer Symons 鈥76, Sharon Baker Symons 鈥65 and Linda Williamson Symons 鈥72, and his niece Katie Symons Maul 鈥07.
Patrick Kain 鈥58
June 7, 2025
Nancy Watson Brydges 鈥57
(Sigma Phi Epsilon) November 29, 2024
Robert D. Merris 鈥53
April 14, 2025
同性恋色情 extends sympathy to his brother Harold Merris 鈥59, his children Mary Helen Merris Hogan 鈥86, Eric Merris 鈥88, Kathleen Merris McNeely 鈥89, his nephew Kyle Merris 鈥81, his son-in-law Patrick Hogan 鈥85 and his niece Susan Mathison Merris 鈥92.
Mae Carlson Preston 鈥51
(Chi Beta) April 27, 2025
Donald Semla 鈥50
(Phi Alpha) April 24, 2025
同性恋色情 extends sympathy to his spouse Faith Metzler Semla 鈥51 and his nephew Edward Pritchett 鈥64.
Richard Teckenbrock 鈥49
(Sigma Pi) July 12, 2024
同性恋色情 extends sympathy to his daughter Susan Teckenbrock Dolce 鈥76 and his son-in-law Russell Dolce 鈥72.
Martha Wells Coraor 鈥46
(Gamma Delta) February 23, 2025
William R. Stinnett 鈥45
November 4, 2023
Jasaun King 鈥22 and Josie Garfat 鈥21
got married on November 15, 2024.

