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.
Marilyn Day Mack 鈥69,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy on the death of her husband, Christopher Mack, on Feb. 7, 2021.
Justin Waltrip 鈥07,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy on the death of his father, James 鈥淛immy鈥 Waltrip 鈥78 on Aug. 4, 2021.
Jeffrey Scull 鈥72,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy on the death of his father, Enoch 鈥淣ick鈥 Scull Jr., on July 19, 2021. Enoch was a decorated World War II veteran who received the Order of Merit medal from the ambassador of Luxembourg in June. Gov. J.B. Pritzker declared June 11 Nick Scull Recognition Day in the state of 同性恋色情 for his service at the Battle of the Bulge during WWII.
Naomi Stuart Duvendack 鈥75,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy on the death of her daughter, Laura, on July 25, 2021. Laura leaves behind IC alumni sister Holly Duvendack Saxer 鈥06, aunt Becky Stuart Keithley 鈥76 and cousin Naomi Watkins Neal 鈥04.
Rudolf Zuiderveld,
October 29, 2021.
Peggy Ryder,
September 16, 2021.
Martyl Reinsdorf,
July 26, 2021.
Rhiannon Norris-Robinson聽鈥99,
March 2, 2022 (Gamma Delta).
Richard Penington聽鈥89,
January 26, 2022.
Eric Knowski聽鈥86,
March 14, 2022.
Mike Taylor聽鈥81,
October 15, 2021 (Phi Alpha).
Jimm Bates聽鈥79,
March 16, 2022.
Kevin Brodie聽鈥78,
January 6, 2022.
Gregory Lister聽鈥76,
March 8, 2022 (Phi Alpha).
William Schowengerdt聽鈥74,
September 26, 2021 (Sigma Pi).
Joyce Ann Billiot Borne聽鈥74,
January 28, 2022.
Patricia Givens聽鈥74,
December 22, 2021 (Chi Beta).
Carolyn Hubbard Houck聽鈥73,
December 13, 2021.
Darryl Mayhew聽鈥73,
September 27, 2021 (Phi Alpha).
Karen Barton Bucklew聽鈥72,
February 2, 2021.
