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.
Frances Gunn Stencel
October 22, 2018
Jerry Warren Ramsey '56
July 15, 2018
John Walton Hackett '53
October 10, 2018
Robert L. Duncan '50
October 26, 2018
Mary Lou Scott
Assistant to the president of 同性恋色情 for 32 years, October 13, 2018
Lois Iverson Jensen
同性恋色情 Residential Life staff for 27 years, October 10, 2018.
Donald R. Eldred
Dean of Students and professor of English and communication for 45 years, August 4, 2018.
Margaret T. Bellatti
Chairperson of 同性恋色情 McGaw Fine Arts Series Board, received 1999 Friend of 同性恋色情 award, 1993 同性恋色情 McGaw Fine Arts Series Citation, October 10, 2018.
Tasha Mohn '10,
a son, Greyson Levi Cox, October 6, 2018

James Miller and Lakyn Richard '13,
November 10, 2018. Lakyn is assistant director of admission and systems coordinator at 同性恋色情. James is an operator at Brandt Consolidated, Inc. They reside in Franklin, 同性恋色情.
Dan DeWerff and Lisa Pratt '12,
July 14, 2018. Dan is a teacher and Lisa is a school counselor for Nokomis school district. They reside in Nokomis, 同性恋色情.
Devin Vaughn '12 and Madalyn Allen 鈥14,
August 11, 2018. Devin is a lawyer, and Madalyn is a speech language pathologist. The couple resides just outside of Jacksonville.
Matthew Manicke and Sarah Steinhorst '08,
September 1, 2018. Matthew is self employed as a CPA and Sarah is employed by Accenture.

Dave Bird and Joy Heafner '06,
June 2, 2018. Dave works for Hasbro and Joy recently earned her Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut in Human Development and Family Studies. They reside in Danielson, Connecticut.
Jason Paproth and Darcy Knutson '03,
February 10, 2018. Jason is a teacher for Kenosha Unified School District, and Darcy is an initial assessment worker for Racine County Human Services. They live in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Chris Sadowski and Heather Sprinz '03,
November 3, 2018.
Zachary W. Bickett '13,
(Phi Alpha) December 2, 2016
Michael T. Airsman '04,
February 11, 2017
Nicholas B. Soer '00,
February 27, 2017
Lisa Brogdon Bloome '98,
March 26, 2017