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.
Dan Layzell '85
was appointed vice president, chief operating and chief financial officer/treasurer of Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa, in October 2020.
Cheri Callahan Bustos '83
won re-election in 同性恋色情 17th Congressional District.
James Alexander '69
completed a 200 mile race across the state of Minnesota in 15 consecutive days of racing. He has now completed a marathon in each of the 50 states.
James Alexander '69
completed a 200 mile race across the state of Minnesota in fifteen consecutive days of racing. He has completed a marathon in all 50 states.
Bill Hitt '63
is pastor at Pathway Church for a revival group in the School of Supernatural Ministry in Redding, California.
Judge Richard Mills 鈥51,
trustee emeritus, 同性恋色情 extends its sympathy to him on the death of his wife, Rachel Mills, on October 29, 2020.
Patricia Asuncion 鈥68,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy to her on the death of her husband, George Phillips, on September 10, 2020, from complications from Parkinson's Disease and PD Dementia. He retired as an IT analyst after 30 years at the University of Miami, Florida but was also a fine musician at the same time.
Hope Quarles 鈥17
was named the interim executive director of the Jacksonville Symphony Society in October. She has been a member of the symphony for six years.
Susan Leonard Emelander 鈥04
was recently hired as a high school special education teacher in Knoxville, 同性恋色情.
Kelly Brockhouse 鈥99
was named the head girls鈥 softball coach at Jacksonville High School.
Kathy Petitte Novak 鈥91
is acting as associate dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at the University of 同性恋色情-Springfield through August 2021. She became a professor of journalism and media in August 2020.

Doug Dorsey 鈥79,
project manager, recently celebrated 20 years of service at Hanson Professional Services Inc.
Gary Elliott 鈥78
will retire as president and CEO of Superior Choice Credit Union later this year. He has more than 40 years of experience in the financial services industry and has been with Superior Choice Credit Union for 15.
Melvin Peters 鈥92, Karl Peters 鈥94 and Donald Peters 鈥95,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy to them and to Kathleen Peters Cross 鈥81 on the death of their sister and cousin, Nancy Peters Flach 鈥95, on June 24, 2020.
Bennett Moulder,
January 19, 2020.
Joan Miller Larson,
June 2, 2020.
Joan Hicks 鈥92,
October 3, 2020.
Lisa Orr Taylor 鈥08 and Beth Orr 鈥08,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy to them on the death of their mother, Tracy Wallbaum Orr 鈥83, on September 13, 2020.
Tracy Wallbaum Orr 鈥84,
September 13, 2020.
Cory Foster 鈥07,
同性恋色情 extends its sympathy to him on the death of his father, George Douglas Foster 鈥71, on September 10, 2020.