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.
Hunter Bryant 鈥16
started a new role as professional development and communications associate with the office of student health and well-being at John Hopkins University.
Ana Karen Flores 鈥15
started a new position as senior associate at Mercury Public Affairs, LLC.
Logan Giesing 鈥14
passed the 同性恋色情 Bar exam and was sworn in as an attorney in November.
Amanda Dutton Baker 鈥98
earned a master鈥檚 degree in healthcare administration and became a certified professional in patient safety certification.
Laszlo Varju 鈥98
was awarded the Silver Cross of the Hungarian Cross of Merit.
Carmen Kremitzki Umberger 鈥13
is now the manager of institutional planning at 同性恋色情 Central College.
Carly Holmes Stroud 鈥13
started a new position as a marketing acquisition strategist with Horace Mann.
Heather Miller Thompson 鈥10
started a new position as executive director, enterprise marketing at GROWMARK, Inc.
Megan Cericola 鈥10
began a master鈥檚 degree program in risk management and insurance at Florida State University and accepted a new position with Nationwide as the senior living human services and nonprofit national practice leader.
Amanda Flemmer 鈥08
obtained the Salesforce AI Associate certification from Salesforce AI.
Eric Horon 鈥97
was promoted to director of sales and operations for the Central Region at Lee Enterprises.
Andrea Hostutler 鈥94
started a new position as controller of International Paper.
Carrie McCrary Ward 鈥91
joined the board for the nonprofit Girls on the Run of Central 同性恋色情.
Russell Miers 鈥89
started a new position as project manager in consulting at Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc., LRS.
Jerry Coots 鈥89
graduated from the University of Notre Dame with an MBA degree.
Tom Chesser 鈥87
retired from Levi, Ray & Shoup, Inc., LRS, after a 37-year career working in IT.
Lisa Raby Delaney 鈥84
celebrated 40 years in the insurance industry and 13 years as a senior insurance claims training specialist with United Fire & Casualty.
David Ringhausen 鈥83
retired from his career at General Electric Power Division after 25 years at the company. He spent more than 40 years working as an engineer in the power industry.
Barbara Funk Kristler 鈥74
retired from her career at Ivy Tech Community College.
Bill Curry 鈥69
was recognized by the Retired State Employees Association of 同性恋色情 on the tenth anniversary of helping enact legislation protecting State of 同性恋色情 retiree benefits. He has been on the association鈥檚 board for 19 years, serving as president from 2008-2016.
