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.
Judy White Symons聽鈥60,
November 12, 2021.
Myron Jackson聽鈥60,
February 1, 2022.
Laurence Larson聽鈥60,
September 30, 2021 (Phi Alpha).
Joseph Millard聽鈥59,
October 31, 2021.
Ronald Wallace聽鈥58,
February 21, 2022 (同性恋色情 Trustee Emeritus).
Joanne Huffman Ramsey聽鈥56,
December 23, 2020 (Chi Beta).
Emily Dunstan Martin聽鈥55,
September 6, 2021 (Chi Beta).
Shirley Thrasher Blair聽鈥55,
December 1, 2021.
Jimmy Frame聽鈥55,
October 26, 2021.
Alice Everette Compton聽鈥53,
December 10, 2021.
Ed Lawless聽鈥53,
December 6, 2021.
Alice Penewitt Henry聽鈥52,
November 21, 2021 (Sigma Phi Epsilon).
Marian Hills聽鈥51,
March 3, 2022 (Gamma Delta).
Wayne Ford聽鈥51,
December 2, 2021.
Robert Homann聽鈥50,
December 21, 2021 (Sigma Pi).
Paul Rust聽鈥49
February 8, 2022 (Phi Alpha).
Ray Montgomery聽鈥48
March 26, 2022 (Sigma Pi).
Harry Schnirring聽鈥48,
November 9, 2021 (Phi Alpha).
Tara Davis Augspurger聽鈥06
and her husband, Casey, welcomed a son, Knox Joseph Augspurger. He was born July 15, 2021, and was welcomed by big brother Huxley (3).
Sarah Steinhorst Manicke聽鈥08
and her husband, Matthew, welcomed a son, Matthew John Manicke Jr., on Aug. 29, 2021.
