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.
Jay Anders '79
received an award for Podcast of the Year from HITMC. His podcast is called Tell Me Where It Hurts.
Anthony Flores and Olivia Flores
were married.
Richard Bales '73
published a book, The Short Writings of Nelson Algren: A Study of His Stories, Essays, Articles, Reviews, Poems, and Other Literature, through McFarland & Company.
Dr. Richard Vuylsteke '66
was recognized by the Honolulu-Pacific Federal Executive Board as 鈥淢entor of the Year鈥 in ceremonies held at Pearl Harbor Naval Base.
Class Notes for Winter 2024
The annual Impact Report does not include class notes in the print and digital versions of the Quarterly.
Larry Fu, Professor Emeritus, March 24, 2023
Floyd Sexton, December 31, 2022
Alvin Schmidt, Professor Emeritus, November 28, 2022
Coach Debbie Kilby, October 9, 2022
Donald Polzin '51 H'80, Professor Emeritus,
September 14, 2022
William G. Shaffer, Professor Emeritus,
September 14, 2023
Irene Evans, December 28, 2022
Jean Harlow-Truesdell, November 8, 2022
Margaret Wallace, August 18, 2022
David Kozelka, March 3, 2022
James Lewark, February 11, 2021
Antione Hines '25,
September 29, 2022
Jason Kertz '94,
January 6, 2023
Ryan Fernandes '93
February 17, 2022
Vickie Cox Prill '80,
January 16, 2023