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.
Dave Miller '72
Dave Miller has retired from IBM after 25 years as a user research consultant.
Christofer Jon 鈥淐hris鈥 '92,
November 15, 2017
Randal A. Peebles '78,
July 1, 2017
Denise Laughary Hoon '72,
October 15, 2017
Robin C. Manker '71,
October 31, 2017
Albert W. Scott III '70
(Pi Pi Rho), October 1, 2017
Robert M. 鈥淢ike鈥 Herter '69
(Gamma Nu), September 29, 2017
Judy Smith Rains '68
(Sigma Phi Epsilon), March 18, 2016
Paul J. Puckel '68,
August 14, 2017
William C. Baker '64
(Phi Alpha), August 16, 2017
James F. 鈥淛im鈥 Harry '63
(Gamma Nu), December 18, 2017
Michael P. Townsend '61,
August 18, 2017
Zoe Kilver Staats '58
(Sigma Phi Epsilon), October 14, 2017
John W. Schmidt '56
(Phi Alpha), July 31, 2017
Thomas A. Koontz '56
(Gamma Nu), November 14, 2017
Charlotte Bennett McDowell '55
(Sigma Phi Epsilon) December 20, 2017
George P. Aderton '53
(Gamma Nu) August 10, 2017
Prof. George W. 鈥淏ill鈥 Horton Jr. '52,
September 27, 2017
Mary Funk Miller '51
(Sigma Phi Epsilon), April 2016
Rev. Walter B. Martin '51,
April 12, 2017