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.
Marjorie Casey '51,
December 21, 2016
Donald G. Longer '50,
April 1, 2017
Lucille 鈥淟ucy鈥 Parlier Ewer '50
(Gamma Delta) December 15, 2016
Allen P. Crosby '50,
August 2, 2016
Elbert E. Beasley '50,
March 13, 2017
James Cheatham '49
(Gamma Nu) January 2, 2017
Dr. Carmelo J. 鈥淛oseph鈥 Giangreco '48
(Sigma Pi) February 2, 2017
Robert A. Wickwire ' 47
(Sigma Pi) January 24, 2017
Fred R. Bailey '45,
February 27, 2017
Dr. William H. Justi '44
(Gamma Nu) March 30, 2016
Lt. Col. Ralph C. Williams '41,
February 20, 2015
Doris Broehl Hopper '41
(Gamma Delta) March 26, 2017
Joyce James Andrilenas '38
(Chi Beta) February 25, 2017
Dr. Ernst C. 鈥淐het鈥 Bone '36
(Sigma Pi) March 15, 2017
Justin and Mary Gazdziak Purcell '10,
a girl, Ruth Mae, May 2, 2016.

Cody '09 and Ashley Miller Lawson 鈥11,
a son, Nolan James, November 21, 2016. He joins big sister Caroline, 2.

Chris and Jennifer Murray Haschemeyer '08,
a daughter, Adelia Elizabeth, September 17, 2016.

Ryan and Julie Dombek Pulliam '07
a son, Henry Ryan, September 27, 2016.

Ryan and Amy Eyler Knox '06,
a daughter, Scarlett Ann, November 6, 2016. She joins big sister Ava Doris, 3.

Lawrence and Adriana Spasojevich '05,
a son, Maximilian Danger, January 3, 2016.