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.
Bettina Brim Morris 鈥46
(Gamma Delta) December 25, 2024 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to alumni family members Amy Morris VanVleet 鈥86, Wendy Morris Hawickhorst 鈥7, Jennifer Morris Beal 鈥73, Carol Morris Blackfelner 鈥70, Bruce Beal 鈥73 and Suzanne Hammond Holthaus 鈥92.
Josh Cox 鈥14 and Casi Strode Cox 鈥16
welcomed a son in March 2024.
Patty Sullivan Babbitt 鈥04 and Craig Babbitt
welcomed a daughter, Jillian Sarah Babbitt, on October 22, 2024.
Lauren Caster Wegner 鈥03 and Tim Wegner
welcomed a daughter, Isadora May, on July 12, 2024
Ace Robinson 鈥22 and Kayla Brown 鈥23
were married on October 21, 2023.
Hannah Turner 鈥19 and Hayden Coats 鈥20
were married on November 9, 2024.
Brittany Fanella Ryan 鈥15 and Dylan Ryan 鈥15
were married on November 9, 2023.
Josh Cox 鈥14 and Casi Strode Cox 鈥16
were married in June 2023.
Elise Griffin 鈥24
started a new role as manager of the Jacksonville Area Museum and Coordinator of the MacMurray Archives and Collection.
Carlos Limon 鈥24
started a new position as a math tutor at the Chicago Military Academy.
Annie Schimpf 鈥23
started a new role as audit and assurance associate at Anders CPAs + Advisors in St. Louis, Missouri.
Fidel Chilchoa Merino 鈥22
started a new position as real estate analyst at Berkadia.
Delani Dillard 鈥22
started a new position as account manager at MetLife.
Dominic Caldieraro 鈥20
started a new position as accountant- FP&A at Caterpillar Inc.
Anjali Patel Amin 鈥19
started a new position as accommodation specialist at Emory University.
Noah Yantis 鈥18
was named chief of staff for U.S. Congressman Dan Newhouse.
Kirsten Henderson 鈥18
started a new role as office manager in sales and marketing at Hydromat, Inc.
Braedon Sheppard 鈥17
appeared on BeastGames, a reality TV game show where he competed against 999 other contestants.
Shafer Soars 鈥16
started a new position as R&D manager for emulsions at Arkema Global.
Brianna Klein 鈥16
started a new position as director of deal strategy at Cencora.
