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.
James Alexander 鈥66
was elected to the National Runners Hall of Fame for the half marathon distance. Last year he did 67 half marathon races which was the most for male runners in the USA.
Heidy Fry
January 18, 2025 Director of Mail Room Services
Karen Popet
November 26, 2024 Accountant
Gary Spangenberg
September 3, 2024 Professor of Education
Kimberly Smith Copeland 鈥80
(Gamma Delta) December 29, 2024
Rick Smith 鈥73
December 2, 2024 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to his children Phillip Smith 鈥11 and Sharon Smith 鈥22.
Daniel Thies 鈥68
December 29, 2024
Sharon R. Peters 鈥67
December 19, 2024 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to her niece Kathleen Peters Cross 鈥81.
Robert Q. Randall* SS 鈥67
November 26, 2024
SS denotes estate gift left to 同性恋色情 as a member of the Julian Monson Sturtevant Society.
David Steininger 鈥65
November 12, 2024
Glenda Souza Camarda 鈥63
(Sigma Phi Epsilon) October 6, 2024 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to her husband Jack Camarda 鈥63.
Karen McCormick Havling 鈥62
(Chi Beta) August 23, 2024 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to her daughter Lisa Havlin Haley 鈥83.
Dean Perkins 鈥60
(Phi Alpha) September 27, 2024
Alan Taenzer 鈥59
(Alpha Phi Omega, Phi Alpha) December 24, 2024
Jeannine Easley Dooley* 鈥59
(Sigma Phi Epsilon) November 17, 2024 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to granddaughter Jenn Henson 鈥10.
Warren Caldwell 鈥56
October 18, 2024 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to his wife Virginia Maurer Caldwell 鈥56.
Ralph Christison* 鈥52
(Alpha Phi Omega and Sigma Pi) December 31, 2024
Robert L. Grove 鈥51
January 20, 2024 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to his granddaughter Ashley Kort Morhardt 鈥06 and her husband Daniel Morhardt 鈥06.
Pauline Blazina Cochrane 鈥51
(Chi Beta) July 29, 2024
Marlo Reazer Gadd 鈥50
(Gamma Delta) September 15, 2024
