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.
Andy Smith '86
will be installed as president of the Kiwanis Club in Jacksonville in October 2019.
Kathleen Blough Taylor '86
was promoted to vice president, accounting operations at RLI Insurance Company.
Robert Cox '84
Congratulations to Robert Cox whose son was married on June 7, 2019.
Laurie Black '84
retired from the Registrar鈥檚 Office at Western 同性恋色情 University in June 2019 after 32 years of service.
Ken Miller '80
was inducted into the 同性恋色情 Softball Coaches Association Umpire Hall of Fame in February.
Charley Phebus '79
is chief financial officer at FCC Behavioral Health in Kennett, Missouri, which has completed its second successful year as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic provider. The CCBHC initiative has been co-authored by Senator Roy Blunt, who visited the FCC offices in February 2019.
Bob Moore '78
has been named the new chief executive officer of Cottage Hospital in Galesburg, 同性恋色情.
Carolyn Hield Dunoon '74
has moved to Elgin, 同性恋色情, and is teaching Upper School French at Elgin Academy.
Dave Craske '71
sold his real estate appraisal company in Lawrenceville, 同性恋色情, and went into semi-retirement. He continues to appraise and sponsor his son-in-law who is learning the business.
Jered A. Riechmann '98
August 8, 2018
John R. Power '73
October 9, 2018
Benjamin Boyd Donath '71
May 29, 2018
Kenneth Michael 鈥淢ike鈥 Koerner '71
August 13, 2018
Ken Bradbury '71
November 18, 2018
Dianne Negus Berry '66
September 15, 2018
David Middendorf '66
August 23, 2018
Franklin M. Phillips
September 2, 2018
Sally Ann Parker Craig Ewoldt '58
August 13, 2018
John 鈥淛ack鈥 Cooper
August 15, 2018
Eleanor Harrison Stephens
February 17, 2018