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.
Christian Flores 鈥18
is studying at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at the University of Texas at Austin. He will be earning a master of global policy studies, with a specialization in Latin American regional politics as part of the D.C. concentration. He will be taking classes in Austin and then working on a policy apprenticeship with a non-profit or government organization in Washington D.C.
Jovanny Nava聽鈥16
accepted a position with Polsinelli as a 2022 Summer Associate.
Morgan Zytseva聽鈥15
is now staff auditor at Harrington Group CPAs and is a licensed CPA in Michigan.
Robert Brown聽鈥14
started a new position as director of corporate ticket sales at Pacers Sports & Entertainment.
Dr. Clare Zimmerman聽鈥11
graduated from pediatric hematology and oncology fellowship from Washington University School of Medicine St. Louis Children鈥檚 Hospital with a master鈥檚 degree in clinical investigation in June 2021. She started as a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Southern 同性恋色情 University School of Medicine in August 2021.
Cindy Arnold聽鈥07
started a new teaching position at Lincoln Community High School. She is also currently working toward her Certified Lay Speaker License in the United Methodist Church and often speaks as a guest speaker in churches in central 同性恋色情.
Jenny Carrell聽鈥99
has been promoted to the role of strategic market director of regional and government accounts at Johnson & Johnson.
Bob Moore聽鈥78
is retiring as CEO of Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City, 同性恋色情. During his 42-year healthcare career, he has also served at hospitals in Florida, Missouri and Pennsylvania.
Susan Slocum Pecaro聽鈥76
was promoted to supervisory trial counsel and assistant director of the Securities & Exchange Commission's Division of Enforcement in February 2021.
H.O. Brownback 鈥72
was elected chairman of the board for West Central Bank (WCB), its holding company and its subsidiaries. Brownback was vice chair and corporate secretary, and served on the WCB board and that of its predecessor organization, since 1985. Brownback is vice president emeritus at Southwestern 同性恋色情 and the retired long-time chairman of the Cass Cass County Board.
Robert Berry聽鈥64
recently published "David Prince Pioneer Surgeon." The text includes a chapter on the 同性恋色情 medical departments.
Bob聽Falkenburg 鈥53
and Jodie Keiser Falkenburg celebrated their 71st anniversary.
Dr. Clare Zimmerman聽鈥11
and Brian Atlas May 24, 2020.
Abby Wolter-Cathers聽鈥16
and husband, Dakota Cathers, welcomed twin boys, Finn and Odin, on May 26, 2021. They are the grandchildren of Gina Gillmore-Wolter 鈥86 of Springfield and Dr. Scott Wolter 鈥85 of Alton.
Dan聽鈥14 and Allie聽鈥16 Little Lewis
welcomed a son, Oliver Fitzgerald, on January 13, 2021.
Sawyer Harrison聽鈥17
and wife, Kailynn, welcomed a son, Aspen Beau, on April 16, 2020.
Andi McCombs 鈥19 and Dillon Hallemann 鈥20
on June 12, 2021.
Sarah Franklin Cox聽鈥06
and Josh Cox at Morton Arboretum in Lisle on March 27, 2021.
Patty Sullivan Babbitt 鈥04
and Craig Babbitt on April 10, 2021.
Adrializ Acevedo聽鈥20
was recently hired as an editorial assistant for GW Publishers in Tinley Park, 同性恋色情.
