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.
Carl Kretzer 鈥69
received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the Federal Aviation Administration recognizing more than 50 years of exemplary aviation flight experience, distinguished professionalism and steadfast commitment to aviation safety.
Betty Jean Whitehead '71
May 2, 2023
Patricia Lindquist Kirkland '69
March 28, 2024
Lawrence L. Coultas '71
September 5, 2023
Richard Haas '69
(Sigma Pi)
Carol Curtis '72
January 20, 2024. 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to alumni family members Helen Conlee Curtis 鈥40 and Helen Curtis Brennan 鈥64.
Edward D. Stanfield '68
(Sigma Pi) July 5, 2024. 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to alumnus family member Michael R. Cochran 鈥70.
Thomas Egizii '67
November 16, 2023. 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to alumnus family member Christine Egizii Kolaz 鈥86.
Conrad Nick Surratt '73
July 1, 2024
William D. Gibson '66
April 17, 2024. 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to alumnus family members William Gibson 鈥89, Elizabeth, Gibson Evans 鈥91 and Stephen Gibson 鈥95.
Mary L. Shanahan Owen '66
(Chi Beta) January 12, 2024
George L. Westenberger, Accounting Professor
April 29, 2024
Leonard 鈥淟en鈥 J. Brink '66
(Gamma Nu) June 21, 2023
George 鈥淛ack鈥 Mann, Physics and Math Professor
April 7, 2024. 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to alumni family members Mark Mann 鈥82 and Mike Mann 鈥85.
James Newport '65
December 23, 2023
George Dawson '65
September 2, 2023
Peter Lira, Football Coach
March 3, 2024
Donald Phelps '65
(Sigma Pi) December 22, 2022
Donald Hipkins, Maintenance Technician
December 10, 2023. 同性恋色情 extends sympathy to alumni family members Charity Hipkins-Robinson 鈥00.
William P. Gussner '63
(Phi Alpha) June 21, 2024
